Auto Start Not Working – Any Ideas?

Questions and Support
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I’ve been having some issues with my car’s auto start feature lately, and I’m hoping to get some advice from you all.

Recently, I attempted to use the remote start feature, but nothing happened. I checked the battery in my remote, and that’s not the problem. Here are some details about my situation:

  • Car Model: Chevrolet Equinox (though I’m curious about other makes too)
  • What I’ve Tried:
    • Replacing the remote battery
    • Checking the vehicle’s battery (it seems fine)
    • Ensuring the doors are properly closed

I’ve read some forums, and a lot of people seem to have similar issues, particularly with various brands like Ford and others. Is there something specific that might be affecting the auto start functionality?

If anyone has experienced this or has tips on troubleshooting, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your help!

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I’ve had issues with auto start before! It often comes down to software bugs or incorrect settings. Have you checked your software updates?

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I agree! Also, make sure that the auto start feature is enabled in your settings. Sometimes it gets disabled after an update.

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Sometimes the issue can be hardware-related. If you’ve been using a different model of the device, it might not fully support the auto start feature.

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Good point! I’ve also seen problems crop up when apps aren’t compatible with the latest OS version. Have you verified that?

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You could try clearing the app cache. Sometimes leftover data from previous configurations can interfere with features like auto start.

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What a hassle! But it does help. Also, be sure to check your battery optimization settings; those can also block auto start.

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Isn’t it just the worst when a feature doesn’t work? You could also check for any special permissions needed for the app to allow auto start.

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Exactly! If you’ve recently changed any system settings or installed new applications, they might have altered permissions.

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It’s often one little setting that causes so much frustration. Let’s hope the solution is as simple as checking a box somewhere!

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Agreed! But wouldn’t it be hilarious if it was just unplugged or something simple like that?

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I’ve had this issue too! It turned out to be a dead battery in my key fob. Replaced it and everything worked fine. Have you checked yours?

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That’s a good tip! I never thought about the key fob battery. I usually check my car battery first. I’ll check that next time.

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Make sure your vehicle is in ‘Park’ mode! I once had a panic until I realized I was trying to start it in ‘Drive’.

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That’s classic! I’ve done that more times than I’d like to admit. It’s the little things that can trip you up.

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Check your fuse box! A blown fuse can prevent auto start too. It’s always worth a look. Plus, it’s easy to fix!

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Has anyone tried resetting the car’s computer? There might be a glitch that just needs a restart. A mechanic told me to try this once.

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I tried resetting the computer but it didn’t help. I’m starting to think it’s a wiring issue. Any advice on that?

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Wiring issues can be tricky! A friend of mine had a similar problem, and it turned out to be a loose connection. You might want to check that first.

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Don’t forget to laugh a little about it. I once spent an hour troubleshooting, only to realize I left the parking brake engaged! Total facepalm moment!

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