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pennor · 10-04-2010, 03:37 PM

I know I have remote start on my Camaro. It's a 2011 2LR/RS that should have all those goodies. After reading the manual it appears that the proceedure should go like this:

Press the remote's lock button once.
Press and hold the remote start button on the remote for two seconds and the car should start.

But, here's what happens... After step #2, pressing the remote start button and holding it for two seconds, the parking lights flash and that's all that happens. Am I missing something? Am I doing something worng?

I can live without the remote start feature actually because the Camaro is always in a garage and you don't want to start it in an enclosed space. But I bought it and it should work. I'd like to know how to make it work should the unforseen ever happen and I want/need to use sometime in the future.

zirotti · 10-04-2010, 03:38 PM

You have to press the lock button twice for the car to beep, then you can remote start.

Tallboy · 10-04-2010, 03:39 PM

Sounds like it may be "disabled" in your preferences/personalization menu.?

ketel0ne · 10-04-2010, 03:39 PM

Is the hood, trunk and doors closed? I know if the hood is open it doesn't start.

Tallboy · 10-04-2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zirotti

You have to press the lock button twice for the car to beep, then you can remote start.

Not on mine...

pennor · 10-04-2010, 03:43 PM

I didn't know about the 2-push on the lock button, so I just went out in the garage and tried pressing lock twice then start. I got the horn beep, pushed the start button but after 2 seconds the lights flashed and I could hear a selenoid or something under the hood click and that was it. The car didn't attempt to start.

Oh yea, and all the doors, hood and truck are securely closed.

Meltdownaverted · 10-04-2010, 03:43 PM

is your check engine light on? Remote start won't work if it's on

pennor · 10-04-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meltdownaverted

is your check engine light on? Remote start won't work if it's on

Well yes as a matter of fact it is. Since the car had only 80 miles on it the dealer and I have been fighting a bogus "tighten gas cap" message that then sets the check engine light on. This is something I've posted on in one of the other forum subjects. It goes back in Wednesday for another round of testing, but they can't seem to find it.

ron10 · 10-04-2010, 04:15 PM

i start mine everyday with the remote.
push the lock button one time,then hold down on the remote start until it starts.i know i hold the start button for more than two seconds.

rydahog · 10-04-2010, 04:43 PM

if the alarm is on..(beep) the remote start is disabled....only one click is required

GUNIT · 10-04-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meltdownaverted

is your check engine light on? Remote start won't work if it's on

This is true. It happen with mine. As soon as you clear that code, it will start.

mcotton · 10-04-2010, 04:51 PM

Mine works the same as Ron10. Make sure you have the setup the remote start on your radio in the preferences/personalization menu. I use mine almost daily. Good luck.

JAB · 10-04-2010, 05:02 PM

Happened to my Tahoe ( same basic set up ) Basically in your car on the Miles/Trip menu thingy I cant thin of what to call it right now. Tap through the menu and in options one should be remote start make sure its selected on. ( my tahoe did the exact same thing your describeing ) If thats not it go to the dealer because one of your leads may not be connected right. Also make sure the Parking brake is up idk if that matters but it might just like in the manuals

aet08 · 10-04-2010, 05:03 PM

is your check engine engine light on?
if it is, remote start will not work.

10-04-2010, 03:37 PM	#1
pennor Drives: 2011 2LT - 73 Corvette 454 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 240	Remote Start doesn't seem to work I know I have remote start on my Camaro. It's a 2011 2LR/RS that should have all those goodies. After reading the manual it appears that the proceedure should go like this: Press the remote's lock button once. Press and hold the remote start button on the remote for two seconds and the car should start. But, here's what happens... After step #2, pressing the remote start button and holding it for two seconds, the parking lights flash and that's all that happens. Am I missing something? Am I doing something worng? I can live without the remote start feature actually because the Camaro is always in a garage and you don't want to start it in an enclosed space. But I bought it and it should work. I'd like to know how to make it work should the unforseen ever happen and I want/need to use sometime in the future.

10-04-2010, 04:51 PM	#12
mcotton Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 913 View My Garage	Mine works the same as Ron10. Make sure you have the setup the remote start on your radio in the preferences/personalization menu. I use mine almost daily. Good luck. __________________

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10-04-2010, 03:38 PM	#2
zirotti Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 402	You have to press the lock button twice for the car to beep, then you can remote start.

10-04-2010, 03:39 PM	#3
Tallboy Say "when"... Drives: 11 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 431	Sounds like it may be "disabled" in your preferences/personalization menu.?

10-04-2010, 03:39 PM	#4
ketel0ne Drives: Used to have 2010 SGM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 1,314 View My Garage	Is the hood, trunk and doors closed? I know if the hood is open it doesn't start.

10-04-2010, 03:43 PM	#6
pennor Drives: 2011 2LT - 73 Corvette 454 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 240	I didn't know about the 2-push on the lock button, so I just went out in the garage and tried pressing lock twice then start. I got the horn beep, pushed the start button but after 2 seconds the lights flashed and I could hear a selenoid or something under the hood click and that was it. The car didn't attempt to start. Oh yea, and all the doors, hood and truck are securely closed.

10-04-2010, 03:43 PM	#7
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	is your check engine light on? Remote start won't work if it's on

10-04-2010, 04:15 PM	#9
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i start mine everyday with the remote. push the lock button one time,then hold down on the remote start until it starts.i know i hold the start button for more than two seconds.

10-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#10
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	if the alarm is on..(beep) the remote start is disabled....only one click is required

10-04-2010, 05:02 PM	#13
JAB C_H_E_V_Y Drives: Velocity Yellow C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sugar land/Houston TX Posts: 704	Happened to my Tahoe ( same basic set up ) Basically in your car on the Miles/Trip menu thingy I cant thin of what to call it right now. Tap through the menu and in options one should be remote start make sure its selected on. ( my tahoe did the exact same thing your describeing ) If thats not it go to the dealer because one of your leads may not be connected right. Also make sure the Parking brake is up idk if that matters but it might just like in the manuals

10-04-2010, 05:03 PM	#14
aet08 Drives: c Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: c Posts: 627	is your check engine engine light on? if it is, remote start will not work.