remote start question
11-26-2006, 10:41 AM
#1
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Location: Kentucky
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remote start question
Hi all, newbie here. I just bought an 06 HHR LS yesterday! 
I did a search and didn't see this addressed anywhere, so forgive me if I overlooked a sticky or something.
I only got one key fob with my HHR, and it doesn't have a button for remote start. However, I'm reading that most of the automatics are equipped for it. Is this just a matter of getting new fobs and having them programmed, or will I have to have something else done? This is a feature that I definitely want to use if it's available!
(Disclaimer: I am a girl, so please talk to me like I'm four. Thank you.
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I did a search and didn't see this addressed anywhere, so forgive me if I overlooked a sticky or something. I only got one key fob with my HHR, and it doesn't have a button for remote start. However, I'm reading that most of the automatics are equipped for it. Is this just a matter of getting new fobs and having them programmed, or will I have to have something else done? This is a feature that I definitely want to use if it's available!
(Disclaimer: I am a girl, so please talk to me like I'm four. Thank you.
)
11-26-2006, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: 11-07-2006
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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First of all you should have been given two fobs. Secondly, I believe that all the automatics come with remote start. Your sales person should be able to get the correct fobs for you ( they may need to be programmed, and they will do it for you).
11-26-2006, 10:51 AM
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I was wondering about that also. I have the button on my remote but it took me a while to figure out what it was for. Do you think maybe my HHR came with it and then it was turned off or something by the last owner. I have had remote start on my past 2 vehicles due to the fact that I was stationed in North Dakota and it was a nice asset to have. Just wondering if its possible to just flip a switch and have it turned on. I am guessing that if the button is on the remote then it is prob hooked up somewhere within the vehicle.
11-26-2006, 10:52 AM
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If your ride is a manual, I don`t think you can remote start...
If it`s an automatic, You have the wrong fob. Go back and get the right ones (2). (Brainless Twit), john a basilio got in while I hunted and pecked.
PS. That was the best username you could come up with???
If it`s an automatic, You have the wrong fob. Go back and get the right ones (2). (Brainless Twit), john a basilio got in while I hunted and pecked.
PS. That was the best username you could come up with???
11-26-2006, 10:53 AM
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Hey Twit
to this site, I am glad that you purchased an HHr you will love this vehicle. I would take it back to the Dealership and tell the Saleman that you would like to have that item , They just might suprise you on what they can do for you.
:twothumbs 
to this site, I am glad that you purchased an HHr you will love this vehicle. I would take it back to the Dealership and tell the Saleman that you would like to have that item , They just might suprise you on what they can do for you. :twothumbs
11-26-2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by john_a_basilio
Sorry to join in on the same question you had Twit but I was curious also. So what I am getting is I just have to take it back to the dealership and have then turn it on through the DIC.
