Intermittent Remote Start Issue
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JK Super Freak
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Intermittent Remote Start Issue
Usually my remote start works fine. Occasionally, the lights flash rapidly and the Jeep does not proceed to start. Also, it occasionally shuts itself off once started before the 10-minute usual shut down. These issues only seem to occur in the cold. My JK is a 2008. Thanks.
Last edited by AirJordan613; Mar 13, 2014 at 06:36 AM.
JK Junkie
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From: Boston, MA
Usually my remote start works fine. Occasionally, the lights flash rapidly and the Jeep does not proceed to start. Also, it occasionally shuts itself off once started before the 10-minute usual shut down. These issues only seem to occur in the cold. My JK is a 2008. Thanks.
CEL active
Low fuel
Battery under or over charged
Several more.
Is your battery stock? It might be too weak in the cold. Have it load tested.
JK Junkie
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(Copied from another thread)
Here's some basic info from the Factory Service Manual (FSM):
08 - Electrical/8F - Engine Systems/Starting/Diagnosis and Testing
REMOTE START SYSTEM
Before attempting to diagnose a problem with the remote starting system, first be sure the starter motor and starter solenoid are working properly. The starter should operate with the use of the standard ignition key in the ignition switch. Any starter or solenoid problems must be repaired first.
Also be sure the engine will easily start and run with the use of the standard ignition key in the ignition switch. Any engine running, idling or driveability problems must be repaired first.
Also note that the remote start system will automatically be cancelled if any of the following occur:
IF THE ENGINE STALLS OR RPM EXCEEDS 2500
NORMAL TIME OUT RUN MODE (15 MINUTES)
CUSTOMER MOVES IGNITION INTO RUN/START
ANY VEHICLE DOOR AJAR
TRUNK/LIFTGATE AJAR
HOOD AJAR
START COUNTER REACHED
LOW RPM SHUTDOWN
KEY IN IGNITION
BRAKE PRESSED
THE HAZARD SWITCH IS PRESSED
NOT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL
VEHICLE SPEED HIGH
VTA ALARM TRIGGERED
PANIC MODE ACTIVATED
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
LOSS OF BATTERY VOLTAGE
MIL ON
LOW OIL PRESSURE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH
CRANK NO START
RKE OFF MESSAGE
VEHICLE NOT CONFIGURED
HOOD SWITCH NOT INSTALLED OR INOPERATIVE
NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INVALID KEY
IGNITION SNA
IGNITION NOT IN LOCK
VEHICLE IN SHIPPING MODE
VEHICLE NOT PROGRAMMED
Here's some basic info from the Factory Service Manual (FSM):
08 - Electrical/8F - Engine Systems/Starting/Diagnosis and Testing
REMOTE START SYSTEM
Before attempting to diagnose a problem with the remote starting system, first be sure the starter motor and starter solenoid are working properly. The starter should operate with the use of the standard ignition key in the ignition switch. Any starter or solenoid problems must be repaired first.
Also be sure the engine will easily start and run with the use of the standard ignition key in the ignition switch. Any engine running, idling or driveability problems must be repaired first.
Also note that the remote start system will automatically be cancelled if any of the following occur:
IF THE ENGINE STALLS OR RPM EXCEEDS 2500
NORMAL TIME OUT RUN MODE (15 MINUTES)
CUSTOMER MOVES IGNITION INTO RUN/START
ANY VEHICLE DOOR AJAR
TRUNK/LIFTGATE AJAR
HOOD AJAR
START COUNTER REACHED
LOW RPM SHUTDOWN
KEY IN IGNITION
BRAKE PRESSED
THE HAZARD SWITCH IS PRESSED
NOT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL
VEHICLE SPEED HIGH
VTA ALARM TRIGGERED
PANIC MODE ACTIVATED
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
LOSS OF BATTERY VOLTAGE
MIL ON
LOW OIL PRESSURE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH
CRANK NO START
RKE OFF MESSAGE
VEHICLE NOT CONFIGURED
HOOD SWITCH NOT INSTALLED OR INOPERATIVE
NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INVALID KEY
IGNITION SNA
IGNITION NOT IN LOCK
VEHICLE IN SHIPPING MODE
VEHICLE NOT PROGRAMMED