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11-14-2013, 04:57 PM
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Remote Start
I have a 2012 Chevy 2500 with factory remote start that I have a question about and thought before talking to the dealer would ask here first.
I've had other cars with remote start that I was able to set the heater to run while the car was warming up, but on this truck the heater doesn't run until I get in the truck and put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position, kinda defeating the purpose of the remote start to begin with.
I'm thinking it's a programming issue and will have to go to the dealer for a fix or is this just how it is?
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11-14-2013, 05:06 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by latner
I have a 2012 Chevy 2500 with factory remote start that I have a question about and thought before talking to the dealer would ask here first.
I've had other cars with remote start that I was able to set the heater to run while the car was warming up, but on this truck the heater doesn't run until I get in the truck and put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position, kinda defeating the purpose of the remote start to begin with.
I'm thinking it's a programming issue and will have to go to the dealer for a fix or is this just how it is?
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If I remember correctly they didn't start the heater coming on till around 2005.
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11-14-2013, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
If I remember correctly they didn't start the heater coming on till around 2005.
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So... his truck is a 2012. Does that mean it should be starting the heater up?
I know on my Ram it doesn't automatically turn the heater on until it's 40-degrees out. Same with the A/C at 80 or something like that.
I don't seem to be able to control the temperatures or anything like that.
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11-14-2013, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ependydad
So... his truck is a 2012. Does that mean it should be starting the heater up?
I know on my Ram it doesn't automatically turn the heater on until it's 40-degrees out. Same with the A/C at 80 or something like that.
I don't seem to be able to control the temperatures or anything like that.
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Acually I think it said 2001 at first ?
Op did you correct the year?
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11-14-2013, 05:43 PM
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Also since he didn't say .....
The diesels only stay running for 8 minutes x2 starts and in cold weather it wouldn't even be warm enough to throw heat anyway.
Hmmmm are the gassers that way ?
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11-14-2013, 05:47 PM
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When the remote start is activated, the defroster will come on regardless of what setting the heater was set to (panel/floor/mix). I always have my temp set to 73 during the winter, which works well. Also, the seat heaters, if installed, will turn on to highest setting.  Warm buns!
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11-14-2013, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Also since he didn't say .....
The diesels only stay running for 8 minutes x2 starts and in cold weather it wouldn't even be warm enough to throw heat anyway.
Hmmmm are the gassers that way ?
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The gassers time out also. Mine is throwing heat at end of first start when plugged in, but usually takes 2 starts to clear windows completely.
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11-14-2013, 06:59 PM
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this feature only works with auto hvac, not manual.
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11-14-2013, 07:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EXGMTech
this feature only works with auto hvac, not manual.
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And there u have it!
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11-16-2013, 09:03 AM
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After reading the owners manual  , if the truck has auto climate control it will turn on depending on outside temps. If it's manual (which it is) it's suppose to turn on at the setting that it was set at when the truck was turned off. I'm pretty sure I have set the heat before turning it off only to find that it did not turn on. Going to test it again and see what happens.
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11-16-2013, 09:25 AM
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Well, apparently I never set the heat when shutting the truck off, because it's working now. Thanks
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