Remote Start Finding
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Central, IL (Peoria Area)
Remote Start Finding
I thought I had an issue with my remote start on my 2012. I would try to start it and the lights and horn would only flash and beep once and it would not start.
I remembered that just before pulling into my driveway the night before my fuel light came on. I wondered if the issue with my remote start was linked
to my fuel light. I went and filled up and tried the remote start again. It worked just like it should have. I guess its engineered into the computer that if the fuel is low to deactivate
the remote start. I would think for the jeep would sit out and fuel as its warming up. I just wanted to share this just in case anyone else might come across this issue.
I remembered that just before pulling into my driveway the night before my fuel light came on. I wondered if the issue with my remote start was linked
to my fuel light. I went and filled up and tried the remote start again. It worked just like it should have. I guess its engineered into the computer that if the fuel is low to deactivate
the remote start. I would think for the jeep would sit out and fuel as its warming up. I just wanted to share this just in case anyone else might come across this issue.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Maine
I thought I had an issue with my remote start on my 2012. I would try to start it and the lights and horn would only flash and beep once and it would not start.
I remembered that just before pulling into my driveway the night before my fuel light came on. I wondered if the issue with my remote start was linked
to my fuel light. I went and filled up and tried the remote start again. It worked just like it should have. I guess its engineered into the computer that if the fuel is low to deactivate
the remote start. I would think for the jeep would sit out and fuel as its warming up. I just wanted to share this just in case anyone else might come across this issue.
I remembered that just before pulling into my driveway the night before my fuel light came on. I wondered if the issue with my remote start was linked
to my fuel light. I went and filled up and tried the remote start again. It worked just like it should have. I guess its engineered into the computer that if the fuel is low to deactivate
the remote start. I would think for the jeep would sit out and fuel as its warming up. I just wanted to share this just in case anyone else might come across this issue.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Hot Springs, AR
X2. My 2010 won't remote start when low fuel light is on either. This is as described in the owner manual printed version. I ordered the paper manual as the original owner can but thin Jeep should make a full electronic version available online if they arent going to put a book in the glove box. The second owner doesn't get a chance to order the free manual if the original owner doesn't do it when new.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Virginia Beach
I ordered the paper manual as the original owner can but thin Jeep should make a full electronic version available online if they arent going to put a book in the glove box. The second owner doesn't get a chance to order the free manual if the original owner doesn't do it when new.
http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/
Here's what my 2010 full manual says. I'm guessing the low fuel light is treated as an engine warning light?
NOTE:
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window operation is disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
• Any engine warning lamps come on
• The hood is opened
• The hazard switch is pressed
• The transmission is moved out of PARK
• The brake pedal is pressed
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window operation is disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
• Any engine warning lamps come on
• The hood is opened
• The hazard switch is pressed
• The transmission is moved out of PARK
• The brake pedal is pressed
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JK Jedi
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Also, when we were throwing codes for our evap it didn't work either...so the remote start is sort of like a diagnostics tool!
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JK Enthusiast
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My finding might be in error. I went to start the jeep this morning with the remote, the same thing happened, the horn honked once but didn't start. I have a full tank this time. Backed it out of the garage, shut it off, and tried the remote again. It started right up. So I'm back to scratching my head.
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I know mine will do the same if I am low on fuel enough to trigger the light. I also know that if you freshly fill it up after a failed attempt to remotely start it WITHOUT driving for a mile it will also lockout.
With all the sensors and CanBUS system you would think the JK would see that it truly does have a full tank and isn't simply parked uphill but would rather see a full tank AND distance to prove it 
With all the sensors and CanBUS system you would think the JK would see that it truly does have a full tank and isn't simply parked uphill
but would rather see a full tank AND distance to prove it