Key Fob Remote Start will not Work
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Key Fob Remote Start will not Work
Started my 2019 Grand Sport today to move out of garage since the weather was ok and to sweep out garage, tried to start car with remote start and it did not respond, grab my 2nd key fob and same result. Also Compass needs recalibrating, is this normal after the car has sat for the winter?
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You may not meet the conditions for an additional remote start:
FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL:
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a
remote start with an extension,
have already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park)
How long has the car sat in the garage? Was it on a battery maintainer? Don't expect to lose settings or compass cal unless the battery got really low. Even disconnecting the battery will only cause loss of window indexing.
Ron
FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL:
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. The RKE transmitter is in the
vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. Two remote vehicle starts, or a
remote start with an extension,
have already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park)
How long has the car sat in the garage? Was it on a battery maintainer? Don't expect to lose settings or compass cal unless the battery got really low. Even disconnecting the battery will only cause loss of window indexing.
Ron
Last edited by RonC7; Feb 26, 2021 at 06:48 PM.
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Does the engine turn over?
Any messages on the DIC?
Will the car start with the FOB in the slot on the steering wheel column?
More info needed? I can't read minds and I flunked clairvoyance 101 in college!
Elmer
Any messages on the DIC?
Will the car start with the FOB in the slot on the steering wheel column?
More info needed? I can't read minds and I flunked clairvoyance 101 in college!
Elmer
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Car starts fine with fob in pocket, and in sterling wheel slot. No messages on the DIC, just normal operations. Hoping the rain this morning washes away enough road salt so I can take a short drive to see if the DIC will show any codes.
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Between the Pandemic, and the snow, I am losing my mind, It just dawned on me that the fuel is under 1/4 of a tank and if it like the other vehicles of mine they will not start by FOB with low fuel.
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Started my 2019 Grand Sport today to move out of garage since the weather was ok and to sweep out garage, tried to start car with remote start and it did not respond, grab my 2nd key fob and same result. Also Compass needs recalibrating, is this normal after the car has sat for the winter?
Bill
Lock the car then try remote start.
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I have banished myself to the Corvette Hall of Shame for a month, I have gotten so use to remote starting my other vehicle during the winter which takes two button presses to start that I was trying to start the Vette the same way completely forgot that I had to hit lock then start. This winter has really taken a toll on my mind.
Thanks guys for the responses, I tell everyone that if you have a corvette you need to join the forum, plenty of knowledgeable members.
Thanks guys for the responses, I tell everyone that if you have a corvette you need to join the forum, plenty of knowledgeable members.
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Don't beat yourself up too much. 
I just got my 2016 a week ago. Can't tell you how many times I tried the remote start before I read the manual.
Still working my way through all the choices for the displays.
I just got my 2016 a week ago. Can't tell you how many times I tried the remote start before I read the manual.
Still working my way through all the choices for the displays.
