Remote start?

[ADVAW8S]

It doesn't take much in Washington to defrost the windows. In New England where I grew up, we would fire up the engine and use the window scrapper to get the job done faster.

 

[DaveB]

I guess I've never fully understood the rationale of starting a vehicle remotely ... to me it's fraught with risk. One needs to be in full control of the vehicle at all times...

Most modern cars won't start unless the brake pedal is pressed.
A lot of people don't realise this because they just put their foot on the brake out of habit.
My brother in law couldn't get his new car to start and called roadside assistance.
The guy couldn't find anything wrong and it started every time for him

 

[bemax]

Right here is man that grew up driving a stick. I was with you until recently when my car had a remote start. Now we use it as way to defrost the windows as we get the kids ready to head to school. I know I am developing soft kids!

No feature for Germany. Here it’s forbidden to warm up the car with running engine while it is parked.
That might be the reason why I didn’t understand the need for a remote start at all.

 

[Shaky]

It’s actually illegal in the UK as well on a public highway…..look up quitting a motor vehicle

 

[Eric]

No feature for Germany. Here it’s forbidden to warm up the car with running engine while it is parked.
That might be the reason why I didn’t understand the need for a remote start at all.

In Switzerland they would probably lock you up for that.

 

[ECrider]

In Switzerland they would probably lock you up for that.

your neighbours would definitely report you in the land of no flushing after 9pm!

 

[Guardian]

We will absolutely install both a remote start and engine block heater and winter weight synthetic oil. It is often colder than -20C up here and further north where we often travel.

 

[Guardian]

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Not with the engine. Webasto is a solution for heating up your car before driving since many years.
I have one in my Defender, very comfortable again right now in Austria.

Had one in my diesel truck. It killed my battery.

 

[killramos]

We will absolutely install both a remote start and engine block heater and winter weight synthetic oil. It is often colder than -20C up here and further north where we often travel.

Big +1 and a first post here for me.

People who don't understand remote start have probably never experienced real cold. Heck people around here who work in the field often never even turn off their diesels overnight. Not something you use every day, but sure is nice when you need it if only to take the edge off a very frozen vehicle.

My wrangler Sahara, which was a keyed ignition vehicle, had an OE starter which was just button combination to press on the fob. Hoping something similarly slick is doable.

Heck my German X5 has key and cellular remote start from factory, so the Germans definitely know how to do it with the same hardware/engine inside the grenadier.

 

[Krabby]

Big +1 and a first post here for me.

People who don't understand remote start have probably never experienced real cold. Heck people around here who work in the field often never even turn off their diesels overnight. Not something you use every day, but sure is nice when you need it if only to take the edge off a very frozen vehicle.

My wrangler Sahara, which was a keyed ignition vehicle, had an OE starter which was just button combination to press on the fob. Hoping something similarly slick is doable.

Heck my German X5 has key and cellular remote start from factory, so the Germans definitely know how to do it with the same hardware/engine inside the grenadier.

I'm ok with a good old fashioned button on the fob so no one can charge me a "subscription" to use it!

 

[killramos]

I'm ok with a good old fashioned button on the fob so no one can charge me a "subscription" to use it!

preach

 

[bemax]

Big +1 and a first post here for me.

People who don't understand remote start have probably never experienced real cold. Heck people around here who work in the field often never even turn off their diesels overnight. Not something you use every day, but sure is nice when you need it if only to take the edge off a very frozen vehicle.

My wrangler Sahara, which was a keyed ignition vehicle, had an OE starter which was just button combination to press on the fob. Hoping something similarly slick is doable.

Heck my German X5 has key and cellular remote start from factory, so the Germans definitely know how to do it with the same hardware/engine inside the grenadier.

People from Europe do not understand it as it is forbidden here.
If you want to warm up the car here you have to install a heater. Letting the engine run all night is not the solution (and normally not necessary neither)

 

[grnamin]

Anyone know of a solution to circumvent the "step on the brake" requirement in order to start the Grenadier? My local alarm installer is currently unable to get around that for remote start.

 

[FieldMonster]

I suppose leaving a brick on the brake pedal isn’t an option?

Anyone know of a solution to circumvent the "step on the brake" requirement in order to start the Grenadier? My local alarm installer is currently unable to get around that for remote start.

 

[grnamin]

I suppose leaving a brick on the brake pedal isn’t an option?

I was thinking maybe a wooden dowel wedged between brake pedal and seat.

 

[Krabby]

I suppose leaving a brick on the brake pedal isn’t an option?

You beat me to it - my brain instantly had that same thought whilst still reading his question!

 

[Thunderbird]

I was just wondering if there was a way to get a regular key without the cumbersome fob. I miss having a “normal” key.

 

[grnamin]

I was just wondering if there was a way to get a regular key without the cumbersome fob. I miss having a “normal” key.

Unfortunately, none right now.
https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/making-a-spare-key.12414366/page-2#post-1333269939

 

[SQF1]

The Compustar model I installed on my 2013 LR4 (which everyone said was impossible) has a takeoff feed that sends 12v out upon system wakeup (pressing the remote start button). I programmed that output to be "ON" for 5 seconds after wakeup. I then used that output feed to trick the car into sensing the brake applied (brake switch closed circuit) and also to trick the car into sensing the RF fob ( this required actually placing a fob in the car which had no battery, rather it is hardwired to the Compustar output line. The fob is only powered during those 5 seconds otherwise anyone could just get in and start the car at anytime). I did this 10 years ago and it still works today.

 

[MW.DCO]

Anyone know of a solution to circumvent the "step on the brake" requirement in order to start the Grenadier? My local alarm installer is currently unable to get around that for remote start.

Did you ever make any progress on getting a remote start figured out?