2016 Silverado - Keep engine runing after I remove the key?

[Kenny782]

I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 High Country

 

My old '05 could do this but that was with an aftermarket alarm/autostart so not a GM thing.

I looked around and didn't find anything but thought I'd ask anyway.

 

Does anyone know if there's a way to keep the truck running when I take the key out?

Basically I'd be using the autostart functionality but not having to turn off the truck and then autostart it.

On my old truck there was a function that would let me hit a button on the dongle just before I turn off and remove the key but securely keep the truck running

 

If I have the dog with me and just need to run in somewhere for 3 minutes I'll auto-start the truck to keep the AC going for the dog.

 

My guess is GM didn't bother with this but thought maybe somebody knew.

 

Thanks,

 

Kenny

[catpartsman]

I know it’s possible because most of not all police cruisers have this function. It’s like a button on the dash that activates it.


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[kickass audio]

from the factory it doesn't work with OEM remote start. Aftermarket remote start will still work as you described with keyless take over.

 

I am not sure if it's a special programming for police/fire vehicles to keep them running without the key being inserted or if it is just a matter of wiring up a trigger switch somehow though as catpartsman had mentioned.

[Gregory Krisa]

With old hot wiring basically your taking the starter wire ignition wire and a constant hot.
So basically all you need to do is wire the ignition wire possibly two to a hot wire that is connected thru a switch.
Since you used the key to start the vehicle it should stay running.

Using a wire diagram from directed might give you best results but another place is bulldog auto start not the bullydog programmer.

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[Donstar]

When I've needed the ability to lock my truck running on a frequent basis, I carried an extra key(fob).  For occasional use, the remote feature works fine.   This practice was useful for me  when doing meal deliveries in very cold or hot weather but not for keeping pets/children locked in a running vehicle.  I've  done such in the distant past as life altering tragedies only happen to other people!  I was scared out of this behavior many years ago.   I  still usually travel with my dog and have found that all non-food places will let her in with me once I say, "It's too hot to leave her in the car".  On grocery day she doesn't get to come for the ride!