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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  The remote start enable procedure is contained in the Starting System Description and Operation.
Remote Start Does Not Work

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: 
Connector End View Reference: 
DEFINITION: The remote vehicle start function does not operate.
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Press the driver information center (DIC) Options button until Personal Programming appears on the display.
  3. Press the Set/Reset button.
  4. Press the Options button until Remote Start appears on the display.
  5. Is the Remote Start option is enabled?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 3 
3 Enable the remote vehicle start by pressing the Set/Reset button until On is displayed.
Was the remote vehicle start option able to be enabled?
Go to Step 4  Go to Driver Information Center (DIC) Inoperative in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console
4 Observe the DIC for remote start related messages.
Is there any remote related message displayed?
Go to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console Go to Step 5 
5 Momentarily turn the ignition key to the start position.
Does the engine crank?
Go to Step 6  Go to Starter Solenoid Does Not Click 
6 Does the engine start? Go to Step 7  Go to Engine Cranks but Does Not Run in Engine Controls - 3.8L or Engine Cranks but Does Not Run in Engine Controls - 5.3L
7 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2