![]() ![]() ![]() With almost all of my driving being highway, the minor fuel efficiency of this feature does not apply to me.Īs a driver you get in the wrong lane at a light for an upcoming turn. And maybe because I am just an old sour-puss that despises new technology unless it solves a problem for me. The 2017 F150 sport with the v6 ecoboost we have at work has a button to disable it right next to the blinkers.īecause the feature is annoying, time wasting, causes excessive wear of the starter motor, and may shorten the battery life. I read that Ford trucks can be fooled by inserting a "Trailer Wiring Tester" into the trailer light connector, or into a new connector hidden out of sight, and the system is just as easily defeated and resettable for later sale. Open one wiring harness connection adjacent to the hood latch, insert the small plastic bodied device between the connector halves, and no more Stop-Start feature - until you decide to just as easily remove the small component. This device is effectively a switch and timer that fools the car into thinking the hood is open at each start, then automatically sends the "hood latched" signal to the computer a second or so later. They did this to prevent surprise engine starts when Service Dept Techs are working under the hood. If other troubleshooting fails, have a look at the manual for the ‘Remote Start Procedure’.I did some internet sleuthing and discovered the device you identified in your reply.Īpparently GM included a bit of safety logic in their Stop-Start feature which disables the feature when the hood is raised. Your vehicle may include additional features that are preventing the remote start function from working. It might be time to dust off the old, trusty manual. The battery is commonly found and can be easily swapped using the diagram on the right. The keyfob uses a CR2032 lithium cell watch-type battery. If none of the other solutions have fixed your remote start problem, try replacing the battery in the fob. Don’t panic, one of the reasons the MIL can illuminate is due to a loose gas cap! Reseal the cap, restart the car, and retry step #1! If the ‘Check Engine Light’ or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated, the remote start system will not work. Take it out of the vehicle and retry step #1. The vehicle cannot be started with the fob in the car. Simply insert the key in the ignition and turn it ‘on’ and ‘off’. Exit the vehicle with the fob and retry step #1.įollow the above instructions to quickly swap the keyfob battery!Ī simple fix may be the location of the key. If you have used the remote starter twice in quick succession, it will not work. Disengage and re-engage ‘P’ before you retry the starting procedure. Keep holding and the vehicle should start.Īs a safety precaution, the remote start system will only work if the car is in ‘Park’. Hit the lock button once, then hold the remote start button (Usually shaped like an arrow ) for at least 2 seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Reasons Your Remote Start is Not Working: Has the remote start button on your GM keyfob stopped working? We have found 10 things that will cause your remote start system to not work. Remote Start Not Working: 10 Things to Check Remote Start Jan 24th, 2014 ![]()
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