Do I have remote start??

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06-30-2018, 01:11 PM

#51

muggsy96

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2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by donbrew

IF, the remote start is activated in the DIC AND the purple wire is somehow grounded (either with a factory installed hood switch or DIY)
Or, you have code AP3 listed in your glove box and you have activated remote start in the DIC a 3 button remote will work

1) press lock
2) press lock + panic
on the inside the "start" button connects the lock & the panic. the guts of the fobs are the same BTW.
New cars came with 1 4-button remote and 1 3-button remote, used cars come with whatever they come with. The fleet/rentals came with just the 3-button, or none.

This applies to pre 2009 anyway. If you do not have remote start option in the DIC, SORRY, requires a new BCM software flash.

I have accessed the DIC and remote start is on. I have a AP3 code. I tried remote start pressing the lock and panic buttons at the same and it did not work. Any suggestions?

06-30-2018, 02:36 PM

#52

Bofornado

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Originally Posted by mongo

The reason the rental cars remote does not work is they often disable it in the user options. It can be turned back on by following the directions in the owners manual.

I have a 2007 HHR with the 4 button remote. When I follow the procedures to start it: lock and then 4 seconds on the remote start button the lights flash after 4 seconds, but the car does not start. Makes it look like everything is there so I was wondering if it is deactivate. I do have the manual, but I can't find anything about activating the remote starter.

06-30-2018, 03:42 PM

#53

Oldblue

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Bofornado....Try pressing the lock button twice, then the remote start button.
Check for a CEL or the hood latch switch , both will disable the remote start.

06-30-2018, 05:22 PM

#54

donbrew

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From your Owner Manual pg 200-201

06-30-2018, 05:56 PM

#55

Bofornado

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Quote:

Originally Posted by donbrew

From your Owner Manual pg 200-201

Thanks, I couldn't find that. I assumed it would be near page 102 somewhere. Think the issue is probably the canister code that I ordered the part for. Unfortunately it was 100 miles away in Des Moines and then got shipped to Louisville. Not a huge deal, but I was planning of flipping the car, and wanted as much working as possible.