Remote start in cold question
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Remote start in cold question
Just wanted to ask has anyone noticed starting your truck with remote start in the cold takes a couple seconds to start. I’m assuming it’s cuz of the cold. It’s 11 degrees here. Had some wiring issues fixed on my truck and just debating if it’s cuz of the cold or something else. Never had this issue before when it’s been this cold.
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Just wanted to ask has anyone noticed starting your truck with remote start in the cold takes a couple seconds to start. I’m assuming it’s cuz of the cold. It’s 11 degrees here. Had some wiring issues fixed on my truck and just debating if it’s cuz of the cold or something else. Never had this issue before when it’s been this cold.
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I have a remote start system on an Expedition that I've had to adjust the starter crank time on for colder weather starts. Sometimes my truck cranks slower in the cold which can cause it to take longer for the engine to finally start. If the remote start system is not cranking long enough it can cause them not to start on the first try and then they'll usually wait a preset amount of time and then crank the starter a second time. It's also possible the battery is getting older which can cause them to crank slower / take longer to fire up. Higher cold crank amp batteries can help to reduce how long it takes to start in those situations. And also on some remote start systems you can also go in and adjust the amount of time it cranks the starter as well. Other than those couple ideas vehicles that need to be tuned up can also take longer to start. Clogged fuel filters / injectors and need of spark plugs can also play a role in how well the vehicle's start.
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Normal in colder weather for it to take a bit longer. Also note now that we are in March, gasoline is already being switched towards summer blends with less volatility. When we get cold (it was -11F last night where I am) with March fuel, starting can be a bit tougher.
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I have a remote start system on an Expedition that I've had to adjust the starter crank time on for colder weather starts. Sometimes my truck cranks slower in the cold which can cause it to take longer for the engine to finally start. If the remote start system is not cranking long enough it can cause them not to start on the first try and then they'll usually wait a preset amount of time and then crank the starter a second time. It's also possible the battery is getting older which can cause them to crank slower / take longer to fire up. Higher cold crank amp batteries can help to reduce how long it takes to start in those situations. And also on some remote start systems you can also go in and adjust the amount of time it cranks the starter as well. Other than those couple ideas vehicles that need to be tuned up can also take longer to start. Clogged fuel filters / injectors and need of spark plugs can also play a role in how well the vehicle's start.
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You could. If you got fuel right after a delivery at the station the sediment in the tanks would be all stirred up and get pumped into your truck.
Does it start normally when using the key? If so it's not anything in your filter.
Does it start normally when using the key? If so it's not anything in your filter.
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im going to try that tomorrow morning. Could be remote start trying to crank from cold.
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My truck sometimes fails to start remotely on the first try in the colder weather. It is usually if the truck has sat without running for a few days like over the weekend. I think its a combination of the starter not giving the fuel pump enough time to build up pressure properly and the cold taking extra cranks to get it to fire.
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Just wanted to ask has anyone noticed starting your truck with remote start in the cold takes a couple seconds to start. I’m assuming it’s cuz of the cold. It’s 11 degrees here. Had some wiring issues fixed on my truck and just debating if it’s cuz of the cold or something else. Never had this issue before when it’s been this cold.