Loading...
Remove Text Formatting

Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Remote starter issue

  1. #1
    Member 90LXCoupe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    280

    Exclamation Remote starter issue

    I am having an issue with my 2010 Grand Caravan. Factory remote starter. When I hit the button the van starts but only runs for about 10 seconds. It won't start again with the remote starter. Tried googling info to no avail. Anyone have any insight? Don't really want to take it to the wallet sucking dealer....

    Thanks

  2. #2
    Club Supporter Uncle Buck's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Willow Beach
    Posts
    2,442
    Worst case you might consider replacing with an aftermarket unit.

    I had one installed in a 2014 in Dec. $320 + tax. Thought that was decent given the Dodge quote of almost $1000

  3. #3
    Admin ZR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Toronto, On
    Posts
    36,736
    Check underhood switch is being pushed far enough when the hood shuts, think I remember reading about that somewhere.
    Open hood, manually push n hold down, cycle auto start.

  4. #4
    Mustang Occasionally
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    At my home.
    Posts
    2,843
    Some different suggestions here... RS won't work with a Check Engine light or Low Fuel Level light illuminated. RM start can't get RPM verification - possibly loose wire.

    http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375345

  5. #5
    Monera3v
    Guest
    This is Correct.

    CEL and Low fluid will cause a remote start to fail.

    I can only imagine a car who is experiencing mechanical failure or fluid lost being remote started and not looked after.

  6. #6
    Member 90LXCoupe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    280
    Ok, thanks for all the suggestions. I will check out the hood latch scenario. I did have an engine misfire last summer which was a defective coil. Had it replaced. Maybe another one is going south.

    I'll keep you guys informed.

  7. #7
    Member 90LXCoupe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Canada
    Posts
    280
    Looks like I've got an intermittent issue with one of my coil packs. And when it acts up....I guess on cold starts check engine is on. I tried it this morning sitting in the van to confirm. Armen had it right. Having the coil pack replaced tomorrow. Getting plugs replaced at the same time. Thanks for the suggestions and help everyone.

  8. #8
    Admin ZR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Toronto, On
    Posts
    36,736
    Cool it's just that easy.

  9. #9
    Monera3v
    Guest
    I wish I had a coil pack issue XD.

    Glad it got fixed.

  10. #10
    Member JonsMustang's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Location
    Toronto / North York
    Posts
    260
    This happened with my 2013 GT when I replaced my map lights with LED's. Car starts for few seconds and stops. Replaced back halogen bulbs, fixed.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

SiteUptime Web Site Monitoring Service