Remote start in cold weather

[Rebel_driver]

Throwing an idea out there, not sure if I’m correct in my thinking.

The vehicle checks certain parameters when executing a remote start… low fuel, CEL, battery voltage etc. If any of these parameters don’t meet a certain threshold it cancels the request. Has anyone been able to disable the battery voltage condition so the truck actually remote starts in cold weather when the voltage is below the required parameter?

 

[Dewey]

I’ve never had one fail to remote start even in -30 F.

 

[Dewey]

Unless this is an Ecodiesel thing

 

[HSKR R/T]

Throwing an idea out there, not sure if I’m correct in my thinking.

The vehicle checks certain parameters when executing a remote start… low fuel, CEL, battery voltage etc. If any of these parameters don’t meet a certain threshold it cancels the request. Has anyone been able to disable the battery voltage condition so the truck actually remote starts in cold weather when the voltage is below the required parameter?

If your battery can't maintain proper voltage in cold weather you need a new battery

 

[n8zcc]

The vehicle checks certain parameters when executing a remote start… low fuel, CEL, battery voltage etc. If any of these parameters don’t meet a certain threshold it cancels the request. Has anyone been able to disable the battery voltage condition so the truck actually remote starts in cold weather when the voltage is below the required parameter?

I'm wondering what the low voltage parameter is to cancel a remote start request. The parameter is likely set at a value that is about as low as it could go while still supporting an engine start. I think the low voltage cut-off for most of the electronics on board is around 9.6 volts. Eliminating the battery parameter allowing a weak battery to start or attempt a start could result in a handful of set DTCs and warning lights on the DIC.

 

[PM-Performance]

I’ve never had one fail to remote start even in -30 F.

Sounds like you have never met the conditions above then.
I have experienced the fuel level thing many times as well as the cel once.
It’s a thing, life isn’t always full of perfect scenarios.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Sounds like you have never met the conditions above then.
I have experienced the fuel level thing many times as well as the cel once.
It’s a thing, life isn’t always full of perfect scenarios.

I think he was just speaking to the cold temp being the issue

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

I mean it's there for a reason, so why would you, especially something electrical?

I've only had the issue with a battery going bad or CEL. Replaced and no more issues.

 

[PM-Performance]

I think he was just speaking to the cold temp being the issue

No one suggested it wouldn’t remote start when cold. There were plenty other parameters mentioned though.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Throwing an idea out there, not sure if I’m correct in my thinking.

The vehicle checks certain parameters when executing a remote start… low fuel, CEL, battery voltage etc. If any of these parameters don’t meet a certain threshold it cancels the request. Has anyone been able to disable the battery voltage condition so the truck actually remote starts in cold weather when the voltage is below the required parameter?

No one suggested it wouldn’t remote start when cold. There were plenty other parameters mentioned though.

The person we started responding to said his truck doesn't remote start when cold. I already commented about the reason that might be happening, due to the cold.

 

[PM-Performance]

The person we started responding to said his truck doesn't remote start when cold. I already commented about the reason that might be happening, due to the cold.

I see now. My bad. Cold weather is not his issue, it’s his battery. He is just confusing the cause and trying to work around it instead of fixing his battery issues.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

I see now. My bad. Cold weather is not his issue, it’s his battery. He is just confusing the cause and trying to work around it instead of fixing his battery issues.

People seem to do that more now days, never understood why. Fix the issue instead of wasting more time around it

 

[PM-Performance]

People seem to do that more now days, never understood why. Fix the issue instead of wasting more time around it

I do not get it either. Not sure why you would want to remote start with your voltage low anyway.
Simple fix is replace the battery. Lol

 

[Biga]

yea, their was another guy that wanted to be able to remote start with low fuel. Just don't let the tank get that low in the first place, not great in cold weather to have an empty tank anyway.

 

[Scram1500]

Move closer to the equator?

 

[PM-Performance]

yea, their was another guy that wanted to be able to remote start with low fuel. Just don't let the tank get that low in the first place, not great in cold weather to have an empty tank anyway.

I can’t say I do not run my tank low. Bad habit, but I have never had the desire to work around my laziness. Hahaha

 

[PM-Performance]

Move closer to the equator?

I think I see the problem!
OP is from Canada. Celsius is lower than Fahrenheit. So if he switches his displays to Fahrenheit, his truck will probably start as it will think it’s warmer

 

[Chris3058]

There was an update for the battery voltage / remote start issue. Believe they lowered the low limit threshold to compensate for cold weather and drop in battery voltage when it’s winter up north. Had big issues remote starting (30-40% success in winter) until the update. Now works fine.

 

[MarPar]

People seem to do that more now days, never understood why. Fix the issue instead of wasting more time around it

Reminds me of a quote...

Instead of swatting the flies, get rid of the **** pile

 

[loc8or]

I have had this several times to me. If truck sits outside when real cold, like -25deg or colder, it will happen. Start it by pushing button, starts right up. No hesitation from battery at all. I totally agree that the parameters are set too low. Not always just put a new battery in and viola. If I could, I would bypass it too!