Jump to content

Remote Start time

Joe_K
 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 59
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

MotoMedic
MotoMedic

It amazes me how counterproductive this forum can be sometimes. The guy made a legitimate inquiry and justified his reasoning. He's looking for answers, not opinions on his lifestyle. Everyone's entit

ShotgunZ71
ShotgunZ71

You can always go out there and start it by hand and it will run until the fuel tank is dry if you want.   Imagine how warm the seats will be, too!   Don't complain about "only 10 minutes", it

rocnrol
rocnrol

You have two, 10 min remote starts before you have to go and start it with your keys, and then it resets the cycle. So if you wait until it shuts off on the first remote start, you can do one more aft

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

Spurshot

Posted
Posted

I believe this whole 10 min run limit thing is about liability. I think it's a concern about carbon monoxide poisoning, etc.. Even Chris is pretty conservative about doing much with this.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

Posted
Posted

Your starter isn't going to fail prematurely. You never hear about starters failing anymore. As far as I know it never would run 20 minutes unless you timed it just so- it always added 10 minutes from where you did the command. My 2011 manual says as much too.

DanL Enthusiast

DanL

Posted
Posted

Anyone had an issue when using remote start where seats do not heat up/cool. The settings for both are set to "on" but neither works with remote start in my '15 Sierra Denali.

michaelbarrie Enthusiast

michaelbarrie

Posted
Posted

Anyone had an issue when using remote start where seats do not heat up/cool. The settings for both are set to "on" but neither works with remote start in my '15 Sierra Denali.

 

I have only had my vehicle since September, so here (in Edmonton, AB, Canada) I haven't really had a chance to test the auto cooled seats. I can say for sure that my heated seats come on with the remote start, although the lights for the heated seats do not. You can only tell from the temperature of the seat itself.

 

Everything I've read says that when those settings are on, the truck cools the seats on "hot days" and warms them on "cold days", but I can't seem to find what temperature defines "warm" and "cold".

DanL Enthusiast

DanL

Posted
Posted

Mike-I'll check closer. The indicator lights not coming on as they have in the past several trucks I've owned concerned me. With only a 10 minute window, they don't have time to warm up a lot but I'll check closer.

Dunc Enthusiast

Dunc

Posted
Posted

Anyone had an issue when using remote start where seats do not heat up/cool. The settings for both are set to "on" but neither works with remote start in my '15 Sierra Denali.

I've noticed the same thing and we have the same vehicle. Would love to know what defines warm/cold. The heat comes right now, but I'm thinking that the seats are not coming on as well.

Skeeter McSkeet Senior Enthusiast

Skeeter McSkeet

Posted
Posted

I have noticed my seats heat up on remote start, they aren't as hot as they would be after having them on high and driving around for a bit; but noticeably warm compared to the other surfaces in the truck in the morning. Once I turn the key I still have to turn the heated seats on. I think that's how they are supposed to work though, correct me if I'm wrong.

 

 

-Skeet

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

redwngr

Posted
Posted

It's only 39 here currently. I double checked and the HVAC heat comes on, but the heated seats definitely are not warming up even though I have the setting turned on.

Do they work when you turn them on after a key start?

Dunc Enthusiast

Dunc

Posted
Posted

Do they work when you turn them on after a key start?

Yep, everything functions normally once I put the key in and start driving.

michaelbarrie Enthusiast

michaelbarrie

Posted
Posted

Different model, but I think this applies.

 

http://sandyblogs.com/techlink/?p=3033

 

"The system uses the information obtained from the Outside Ambient Temperature sensor on the vehicle. When it reads 80°F (27°C) or higher, it will allow the operation of the ventilated seats during a remote start. When it reads 50°F (10°C) or lower, the system will allow operation of the heated seat during a remote start. If the sensor reads anything in between these temperatures, neither the heated nor ventilated seats will turn on regardless if they are enabled in the personalization menu."

 

Thanks! Admittedly, I have never looked too hard, but that's the first time I've seen numbers around when they cool or heat. Like you said, different model, but could be accurate.

  • 6 years later...
Whyarepeoplestupid New Member

Whyarepeoplestupid

Posted
Posted

Canadian igloo is a complete moron. I don’t think you actually live in Canada. At minus 35 C it’s bloody cold and 29 mins is not enough. “Get in and drive” guy, you really are an idiot. Nothing wrecks an engine faster than not warming it up. God, some people on here should just shut up. 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • KARNUT
      Towing In Loose Gravel

      By KARNUT · Posted

      First off use it in the way you’re more comfortable. In working in off road situations most of my life I used 4WD low range very little. In most cases when equipped I used auto 4WD. If I wanted maximum control going up and down very steep terrain  I used low range. Especially if I was driving a diesel. Same with very rutted terrain. In very muddy or snowy conditions I wanted momentum so high range worked well for that. With gravel ramps with limited traction I would try high range first. I would want smooth even increasing speed if I was fighting traction. Low range could give you too much to the wheels breaking traction trying to move. 
    • Z45
      Towing In Loose Gravel

      By Z45 · Posted

      Having owned 4wd vehicle since the 1970s I find there are varying opinions on how to use 4wd, every owner is an expert in their minds.  IMO, 4LO is the appropriate gear and what I would use,  You have to feather the gas to avoid spinning tires and the lower the gear the better chance.  But like I said you will find those that think their method is best.  I live near a boat launch.  Yesterday there was a new Ford Maverick pulling out a pontoon boat almost 2x its size, they had no problems and they don't have a LO range.   True story. One winter day not long ago I was coming out of small town post office and there was a F150 4wd parked in front and was stuck foot deep snow ruts. I knew the lady so I asked her to put it in 4wd (wondering why in the middle of a 2-day snow storm she wasn't).  Her reply surprised me, "my husband" (the expert) told me not use that because it uses too much gas. She finally got unstuck spinning in 2wd which likely used more gas than not.  
    • dna9656
      New to Me 2010 SLE (Quirks, Issues)

      By dna9656 · Posted

      Your tire pressure issue may just be batteries, you can reset them using tge Ing switch (I think) and the owner's  manual. ChatGTP will b e a faster, better help than Google.
    • Another JR
      Towing In Loose Gravel

      By Another JR · Posted

      The thinking is that starting out in a higher gear makes it easier to avoid applying excessive torque when pressing the gas pedal. In a modern 4wd truck with 4 low and a limited slip or locking rear end, I would use 4 low and try to crawl up the ramp. Sometimes if they are too slippery, you have to back up to let the boat have some bouyancy, and then accelerate briskly to get some momentum to help you pull the through the slippery parts. 
    • XY74
      Roll up bed cover experiences

      By XY74 · Posted

      I have a Retrax pro that I first had on my 2020 chevy and transferred it to my current GMC.  It stays in the garage most of the time, so hard for me to judge it's long term weather resistance.  It still works perfectly, been very durable.  It doesn't see oil patch usage, but it's not a mall queen.  It keeps most things mostly dry (small leaks) and the security of it is enough to slow someone down but not keep them out for long.  I would buy one again, it works for me.     

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...