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REMOTE START BROKEN?

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7.7K views 17 replies 11 participants last post by  MONSTER29  
#1 ·
Just got a 2016 350 with 6.7 and the remote start doesn't work. any ideas? it is deleted too, only threads I found were for older trucks. any suggestions why or what to do to fix it. since she's deleted idk,- what dealer will say if they can blame or weasel their way outta the warranty claim , THANKS
 
#2 ·
check the wires, if it can't monitor the RPM's, for instance, it won't even try and start. There could be several other things, but an unconnected or shorted out RPM wire is most likely the culprit.
 
#8 ·
If there is a CEL or DTC stored, remote start will not work. It will beep. Clear any codes and then try the remote start. Also, After 3 attempts, a key turn is required.
 
#10 ·
Have you had the hood open anytime recently? Maybe check and see if the hood switch sensor is not messed up or unplugged. Hopefully it's something as simple as that.
 
#11 ·
On all my Ford's, if a check engine light is on, it will not remote start. Just gives a single honk instead of starting. My 2011 Mustang did it after I changed the exhaust and before I got the tuner to turn off the rear O2 sensors. As soon as I got the tuner, I installed the intake, cleared the codes and remote start worked again. My 2015 Explorer Sport this happen three different times and each time, the CEL was on.

Back a few months ago, my new 2017 F250 had one of the batteries crack due to a manufacturers defect. It lost charge and only the passenger side battery was working. Remote start still worked although the push button start wouldn't work most of the time until I got it to Ford.

Hopefully, it's something easy. Even being tuned and deleted, the issue would technically have to be caused by the tune or the deletes for them not to fix it. They could, if they're jerks, void your power train warranty though.