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Why does my car turn off when I remote start it?

Why does my car turn off when I remote start it?

The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking. Compustar and Arctic Start systems monitor voltage or tachometer signals from your vehicle to know exactly when the vehicle has started.

Does remote start shut off?

After remotely starting the engine, how long will the engine run before it shuts off? Any vehicle started with the remote engine starter can idle for a total of 20 minutes. Automatic engine shutdown occurs after 10 minutes, but the vehicle may be remotely started as many times as you wish for an additional 10 minutes.

Why does my Car start then immediately shut off?

Answer The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking. Compustar and Arctic Start systems monitor voltage or tachometer signals from your vehicle to know exactly when the vehicle has started.

How do I Turn Off the remote start on my car?

Press and hold the foot brake down. While keeping your foot on the brake, press the remote start button on your remote control for 3 seconds like you are remote starting the vehicle. Your parking lights will flash once. (If they flash more than once, you may have to visit the dealer/installer) Turn the vehicle OFF.

How often do auto stop start systems shut down?

If the system shuts down and re-starts (I dunno) 50 times a day, six days a week, that’s 300 cycles a week. That’s 15,000 cycles a year, or 300,000 cycles in a 20-year service life for the vehicle.

Can a car shut off when you open the door?

There is no Secure Takeover for your vehicle. For select vehicles, such as certain (not all) Toyota and Lexus models, there is no Secure Takeover procedure available for those vehicles. Thus, 100% of the time that a vehicle is remote started, the engine will shut off as soon as a door is opened.

Answer The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking. Compustar and Arctic Start systems monitor voltage or tachometer signals from your vehicle to know exactly when the vehicle has started.

Can a remote start system shut off the engine?

No, while the remote start system is running your steering wheel lock, transmission lock and key transponder system (if equipped) all remain active. If a valid key is not inserted into your vehicles ignition and turned to on or run position, the remote start system will shut the engine down as soon as the brake pedal is touched.

There is no Secure Takeover for your vehicle. For select vehicles, such as certain (not all) Toyota and Lexus models, there is no Secure Takeover procedure available for those vehicles. Thus, 100% of the time that a vehicle is remote started, the engine will shut off as soon as a door is opened.

How long does it take for car engine to shut off?

One or more doors has to be unlocked prior to entry (if a door is forced open, then the engine will shut off) One or more doors must be opened within 10-30 seconds of being unlocked

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