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Solved Challenger, Charger Remote Start Issues

TrickMasterPC 32,057 2 years ago
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If remote start doesn't work at all or only works for 10 seconds then stops check these 16 items: 1) Fuel level must be above 1/2 tank 2) Battery should read 12.5v, and more than 10v under load (test, and trickle charge) 3) Check engine light cannot be on 4) Hood, Doors, & Trunk must be closed entirely 5) Check hood latch & hood open sensors 6) Doors must be locked 7) Ensure there is no other key present inside the vehicle 8) Car must be in "Park" 9) Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) 10) Hazard lights not on 11) Panic button not pushed 12) System not disabled from previous remote start event 13) Vehicle security alarm not active 14) Ignition in OFF position 15) Sometimes the Body Control Module (BCM) can lose connection with the ECU. A dealer can validate and re-establish the connection. This is a software connection, not physical. 16) Faulty or Failing Body Control Module (BCM). Sometimes these have bad solder joints which causes intermittent issues, once the joint fails entirely you'll know it for sure. Cheap solder is the number one cause. Error code U0140 is common, ECU connection to BCM lost. You may also see parasitic battery drain associated. This was the case with my brand new 2023 hellcat. For diagnosing any/all issues, I recommend ThinkCar Bi-directional Active/Scanners $160 model https://amzn.to/3PDJ6X5 $500 model https://amzn.to/4jdsTFX You will drive for the rest of your life, so it will pay for itself 100x over in diagnostic and repair cost savings.. These scanners can do everything, you can control, actuate, test any system in the car, make the doors lock/unlock, make the seat belt chime come on, etc, just as examples. Remote start will not work if you have any DTC codes, so check that first, then you need to look at the BCM body control module system, the driver/passenger door control modules. Run the tests, look at the logs, and try to find where the issue lies. Dodge Challenger Best Upgrades Hellcat Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame - https://amzn.to/3yUfTio Carbon Fiber License Plate Screw Caps - https://amzn.to/3FILRBU No Damage Removeable Front License Plate Holder - https://amzn.to/3FGkfxo Hellcat Key Fob Leather Chain - https://amzn.to/3yULr7J Key Fob Covers Red/Black (solid back) - https://amzn.to/40bslpZ Key Fob Covers Red/Black (windowed back) - https://amzn.to/40bsslp Hellcat Tire Valve Stem Caps - https://amzn.to/3lzYJni Dodge Challenger Jacket (good quality) - https://amzn.to/42uAQxW Faraday Key Box + 2 Pouches - https://amzn.to/3lvpzwC SRT Hellcat Zip Hoody - https://amzn.to/3TyLM9K Colored Radio Knobs - https://amzn.to/3TB1hOp RokBlokz Widebody Rally-style Splash Guards - https://amzn.to/3Txq2uM RokBlokz Widebody Splash Guards - https://amzn.to/3LD8QSH Factory Splash Guards (not for widebody) - https://amzn.to/3lqrqTD SRT Hellcat Door Sill Guards - https://amzn.to/3Jxtr8t Challenger Sill Guards - https://amzn.to/3FFlUTX SRT + Hellcat Logo Puddle Light - https://amzn.to/404W2cj Hellcat Logo Puddle Light - https://amzn.to/40oRmxB ScatPack Puddle Light - https://amzn.to/3JXakpA Challenger Icon Side View Puddle Light - https://amzn.to/3FEWV2U Challenger Icon Front View Puddle Light - https://amzn.to/40sXpBt Cup, Change, Door Pocket Guards - https://amzn.to/3Z2JCjL

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