Remote Vehicle Start Inoperative

Remote Vehicle Start Inoperative

Diagnostic Aids

The remote vehicle start (RVS) will not operate under the following conditions:

* A keyless entry transmitter is in the vehicle.
* Vehicle is in valet mode
* More than 2 remote start have been attempted
* The hazard switch is in the ON position.
* A current hazard switch DTC is set.
* The vehicle hood is ajar.
* A current hood ajar switch DTC is set.
* The content theft deterrent system detects an alarm trigger
* Excessive engine RPM
* Excessive coolant temperature
* Low engine oil pressure
* Excessive engine crank time
* Accelerator pedal position great than 0 percent
* Vehicle not in park
* Vehicle theft deterrent malfunction
* A current automatic transmission shift lock control system DTC is set.
* A vehicle speed signal is detected by the engine control module (ECM).
* A current vehicle DTC that illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)

Test Description

Step 1 - Step 5:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. The remote start enable procedure is contained in the Keyless Entry Description and Operation.
4. The RVS Disable History parameters display the causes of up to eight failed or aborted remote start attempts.