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Question posted by dstewartster on June 14th, 2012

Check Engine Light On And Remote Start Won't Start The Engine.

We tried to start the car with the remote and it won't start and the check engine light is now on. what emission problem could cause this?

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Owner's Manual - Page 83

... from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. If your vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Your RKE transmitter, with the remote start the engine from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m) away with the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-8 for additional information. 2-5 However, the range may...
Owner's Manual - Page 86

... parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is turned to your vehicle is occupied for instructions on how to start button, at least four seconds if the vehicle's lights are not visible. Your RKE transmitter, with the remote start button. If your vehicle has heated seats, they may turn it off...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

... on. • There is an emission control system malfunction. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is low. • Two remote vehicle starts have already been used again. After entering the vehicle during a remote start buttons are pressed again after a remote start, do any of two remote starts or remote start attempts are added, allowing the...
Owner's Manual - Page 88

... are not locked. See your dealer/retailer if you to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start ready feature. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can suffer permanent... out of a moving vehicle. Locking your RKE transmitter will have the remote start feature. If your vehicle has the remote start ready feature, your doors can easily open it . • Outsiders can...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

... the currently programmed keys are to check the fuse, see your dealer/retailer for the vehicle. The security light will not start , the first key may be programmed for service. 3. If the engine still does not start the engine. Up to nine additional keys may also want to be undamaged, try another ignition key. To program...
Owner's Manual - Page 147

... defog modes that it cannot be used with all modes, but it is pressed, an indicator light in this section. H (Vent): This mode directs air to increase or decrease the temperature inside... this button to turn the fan to the windshield and side windows. This mode directs most of the remote start feature. To turn off , the fan runs continuously with some air directed to 0 and select the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 150

...vehicle. Do not use anything similar to the defogger grid. Remote Start Climate Control Operation If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it is routed through a passenger compartment air fi... Adjustment Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change the direction of the remote start mode, the rear defogger will shut off . Reductions in dusty areas, indicate that could...
Owner's Manual - Page 152

... of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when you start the engine just to let you are working. Waiting to do about it becomes serious enough to your vehicle. When one of the gages shows there may be or is a problem with your vehicle's functions. Paying attention to cause an expensive...
Owner's Manual - Page 155

... problem. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, will come on and stay on page 1-56. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will...Light When the engine is started , a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on . The system check...
Owner's Manual - Page 156

... engine. Have your vehicle, it fixed immediately. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle. Then, after several seconds as a system check. If the light...
Owner's Manual - Page 161

... happens you should pull over and turn off the road, stop your warranty. Your vehicle could cause your vehicle under normal driving conditions, and the temperature indicator light comes on . Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light The engine coolant temperature warning light will turn on. If you have been operating your vehicle to overheat. If the indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 162

... in flate to the proper pressure. Stop and check your service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. The check engine light comes on page 5-62 for more serious damage to produce a cleaner environment. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on to indicate that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 164

...electrical problems that might have made the light ...emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to turn off, your vehicle with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . See Filling the Tank on page 5-5. Did you recently changed brands of water? If so, your vehicle? Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start...
Owner's Manual - Page 165

...: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is not flowing through your engine properly. This can prepare the vehicle for lack of ...engine oil. When the light comes on and stays on -board diagnostic) system determines that oil is on oil and you might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on briefly when you start your engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

... information. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is displayed on . To select a setting, press the set /reset button to turn the remote start the engine from outside of the personalization features back to their factory default settings. Press the vehicle information button until FACTORY SETTNGS (Settings) appears on the DIC...
Owner's Manual - Page 291

... Cleaner/Filter on page 5-33. See Brakes on page 5-19. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-36. See Jump Starting on page 5-100. H. B. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-22. Brake Fluid Reservoir. E. A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. D. G. See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-15...
Owner's Manual - Page 293

... order to drain back into the oil pan. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15. See "When to check the engine oil every time you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-19. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. Engine Oil Dipstick.
Owner's Manual - Page 424

... Safety Belts ...5-93 Cargo Lamp ...3-16 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-49 CD, MP3 ...3-87, 3-92 Center Console Storage Area ...2-42 Chains, Tire ...5-74 Charging System Light ...3-30 Check Engine Light ...3-34 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-97 B Battery ...5-35 Electric Power Management ...3-17 Run-Down Protection ...3-17 Brake Emergencies ...4-6 Brakes ...5-33 System...
Owner's Manual - Page 432

...37 Rearview Mirrors ...2-37 Reclining Seatbacks, Manual ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-39 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-79 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-77...
Owner's Manual - Page 435

... ...7-16 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-99 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-99 Vehicle Personalization DIC ...3-58 Vehicle, Remote Start ...2-8 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-22 Visors ...2-17 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-24 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Safety and Symbols ...iii...

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