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Why does my Subaru remote start shut off when I open the door?
Thus, 100% of the time that a vehicle is remote started, the engine will shut off as soon as a door is opened. This is to ensure the complete safety of your vehicle. Check back with your Compustar or Arctic Start installer in the future to see if your vehicle can get an update/upgrade to add Secure Takeover.
How do you keep your car running after remote start?
Once in the vehicle, insert your key fob into the wireless ignition node (WINR), and turn to the ON/RUN setting (you don’t need to turn all the way to START, since your vehicle is already started). Your car will now operate as it normally would.
How do I turn off my Subaru remote start?
Press and hold the start button on your remote for about three seconds until the lights on the car respond again, signifying that the remote car starter has been turned off and the car is no longer running.
Why does my remote start disable?
Double check your engine coolant and oil temperatures: If the engine coolant temperature is too high or the oil pressure is too low, remote start is disabled! After you have let the car cool down for 5-10 minutes and rechecked the levels, retry the start procedure.
What is valet mode?
Valet mode is a safety convenience feature standard on all Arctic Start remote start and security systems. Valet mode disables all system features other than lock or unlock; such as, remote start, alarm triggers, and trunk release.
Does remote start turn off automatically?
The remote start system locks your vehicle’s doors once the vehicle starts so no one can enter. Remote systems automatically shut off your vehicle if you don’t insert the key within a certain amount of time. That can vary by the system, but it’s usually 10 to 20 minutes.
How long will the engine run when activated by remote engine start?
After remotely starting the engine, how long will the engine run before it shuts off? Any vehicle started with the remote engine starter can idle for a total of 20 minutes. Automatic engine shutdown occurs after 10 minutes, but the vehicle may be remotely started as many times as you wish for an additional 10 minutes.
Why does my remote start turn off after 10 minutes?
The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking. Compustar systems monitor voltage or tachometer signals from your vehicle to know exactly when the vehicle has started. Turn the vehicle OFF. Retry starting your car with your remote control.
Can you drive after remote start?
Yes, even after the car remote starts, you will need to put the key to drive the car off (and also to unlock the ignition lock on the steering column, as well as to put the gear into drive for an automatic transmission car).
Can you turn off Subaru auto start stop?
The Auto Stop-Start can be disabled on 2020-2021 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, and Crosstrek. When you are on the home screen, push the car icon button to change the settings and then click on “Others,” allowing you to turn off the Auto Stop-Start system.
Why does my remote start turn off after a few seconds?
The most common reason for a vehicle to start, then immediately shut off is engine checking. If there is something wrong with one of these signals, or they’ve changed; you may need to re-learn your vehicle’s tachometer signal to our unit.
Do remote starters go bad?
Are Remote Starters Bad for a Vehicle’s Battery? The other knock on remote car starters is that they can damage a vehicle’s battery. If your car did not come with a remote starter and you want to install an aftermarket model, improper installation could lead to issues with your battery and electrical systems.
Can remote starter drain battery?
All remote starters, whether from Compustar, Arctic Start, or another brand, draw power from your battery. However, it is still possible for a remote car starter to consume too much power from your battery.
How do you get a remote start out of valet mode?
To get the system out of valet mode, try pressing the lock and trunk buttons at the same time for 1/2 a second. Problem solved! Many remote starter systems will use a switch to put the system in valet mode.
Where is the valet switch located?
Typical locations for valet switch: Under the driver’s side dash (mounted in the under-dash covering trim panel or wire-tied to a harness) Mounted in the driver’s side kick panel. Mounted in the steering column plastic housing.
What is the valet button on a remote start?
Valet mode is a setting/feature your remote starter has, that allows you to disable the ability to remote start the vehicle. It is designed to be used when you take your vehicle in for service or if you are lending the vehicle out and wish to prohibit (ie turn off) the ability to remote start the vehicle.
Why does my car start and then shut off?
The most common and obvious reason your car may start then die is the fuel shortage in your engine. This happens because there’s not enough fuel in the fuel rail, and there’s no fuel pressure to keep the engine alive. Fuel pump. Fuel pump relay.
Does Subaru offer remote start?
Our remote starts come in various configurations, ranging from keychain remote controls to turn start models. You can also purchase starter system kits if you’re planning to install a remote starter module in your car. These items will work on more recent releases of Subaru vehicles, from the WRX to the Ascent.
