Can You remote start with check engine light on?
Can You remote start with check engine light on?
Yes it will not work with engine light on. My 2015 Chevy Camaro sat there for about a week without being used went to start it my check engine light came on drove it around running fine when home shut it off and try to remote start will not work Installed a one way viper yesterday on 2005 dodge Dakota v8 magnum.
Why does my remote start light come on?
It’s possible that the issue is with your remote starter itself, with a battery being worn out, or perhaps a security code has been triggered. Regardless, the check engine light / hard to start inspection is the best way to diagnose this problem at your location.
Why does my remote starter not come on?
Everyone keeps saying its the check engine light thats causing the remote starter to not work but how can this be the case when the light only comes on AFTER a remote start failure. I believe its actually the remote start failure that is the cause of the check engine light in many cases.
What happens if the Check Engine Light is on?
If the check engine light is on, it will disable the remote start system. I have a 2010 Chevy Equinox that had the same problem the remote starter would not work and the check engine light came on. My mechanic found out that I did not have the right amount of voltage going to my vent valve. Which is located down by the gas tank.
Why is the Check Engine light on my remote start?
Thanks. The last mention about the Check Engine Light being on is the key. You should have the computer scanned and tested to see why the Check Engine Light is on. The codes can be the reason the remote start is not working. The remote start will not work if another system is causing the lock out for the remote start to be active.
Everyone keeps saying its the check engine light thats causing the remote starter to not work but how can this be the case when the light only comes on AFTER a remote start failure. I believe its actually the remote start failure that is the cause of the check engine light in many cases.
If the check engine light is on, it will disable the remote start system. I have a 2010 Chevy Equinox that had the same problem the remote starter would not work and the check engine light came on. My mechanic found out that I did not have the right amount of voltage going to my vent valve. Which is located down by the gas tank.
Why did the remote start on my chevrole stop working?
Remote start quit working, check engine light on chevrole… My car has gone 80,000 miles. The remote start stopped working. It worked the day before. It might or might not have something to do with my checking the air filter. In order to get better access to the screws, I took the tube off, the one connecting to the air box.
What’s the best way to reset a check engine light?
In such a case, it is highly recommended to check the codes with a scanner instead. Switching the ignition on and off is also one method of hard reset without disconnecting batteries. Put the keys in your ignition and turn your ignition on and off consecutively after a second in each step.
Why does remote start not work on 2016 Chevy Equinox?
My 2016 Chevy equinox remote start stop working yesterday engine light is on and car wants and has died when stopping what could be pro 85000 miles I’ve only had car for 5 mos So many people work in shops that comment and want to promote business instead of offering shortcuts. There are ways to override any command start with engine light active.
Yes it will not work with engine light on. My 2015 Chevy Camaro sat there for about a week without being used went to start it my check engine light came on drove it around running fine when home shut it off and try to remote start will not work Installed a one way viper yesterday on 2005 dodge Dakota v8 magnum.
My 2016 Chevy equinox remote start stop working yesterday engine light is on and car wants and has died when stopping what could be pro 85000 miles I’ve only had car for 5 mos So many people work in shops that comment and want to promote business instead of offering shortcuts. There are ways to override any command start with engine light active.
In such a case, it is highly recommended to check the codes with a scanner instead. Switching the ignition on and off is also one method of hard reset without disconnecting batteries. Put the keys in your ignition and turn your ignition on and off consecutively after a second in each step.
What to do if your car remote start is not working?
Double check your engine coolant and oil temperatures: If the engine coolant temperature is too high or the oil pressure is too low, remote start is disabled! After you have let the car cool down for 5-10 minutes and rechecked the levels, retry the start procedure.
