Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
If the vehicle has a current vehicle DTC that illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), the cause of the DTC must be diagnosed before proceeding with the Remote Vehicle Start Inoperative diagnostic.
The RVS system will not operate if any of the following conditions are present:
- A current vehicle DTC that illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- The vehicle is in valet mode.
- More than 2 remote starts have been attempted.
- The hazard switch is in the ON position.
- A current hazard switch DTC is set.
- The vehicle hood is ajar.
- A current hood ajar DTC is set.
- The CTD system detects an alarm trigger.
- Excessive engine RPM
- Excessive coolant temperature
- Accelerator pedal position greater than 0 percent
- Vehicle not in park
- Vehicle theft deterrent malfunction
- A current automatic transmission shift lock control system DRC is set.
- A vehicle speed sensor signal is detected by the ECM.
Poor performance or intermittent failed remote vehicle start attempts may be due to one of the following:
- Insufficient connection of the external RF antenna to the RCDLR
- Low transmitter battery
- Low vehicle battery
- Radio Frequency (RF) interference from aftermarket devices such as 2-way radios, power inverters, cellular phone chargers, computers, etc...
- High RF traffic areas, such as gas stations which use pay-at-the-pump RF transponders