Tuesday with a dusting of snow

fordman84 said:
Oddly enough just changed it sunday because it was getting low. I've had this happen before, seems to only be when it is really cold outside. But I manned up and went out to make sure my kid and dog had a toasty truck to ride in.
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I had that problem on my old Dodge 1500 about 10 years ago, but I'll be damned if I remember what the problem was.
It wasn't just because it was cold.
When I'd hit the remote button the lights would flash, it would crank a couple times, then stop. I'd then have to go out and manually start it with the key.

Could have been a weak truck battery (low cranking amps) and the remote start system wouldn't let it start. Cold reduces the cranking amps of a car/truck battery.
 
Red_Alert said:
I had that problem on my old Dodge 1500 about 10 years ago, but I'll be damned if I remember what the problem was.
It wasn't just because it was cold.
When I'd hit the remote button the lights would flash, it would crank a couple times, then stop. I'd then have to go out and manually start it with the key.

Could have been a weak truck battery (low cranking amps) and the remote start system wouldn't let it start. Cold reduces the cranking amps of a car/truck battery.
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oh yeah, had that happen with a weak battery where it sits and cranks for 5 seconds. That might have been the issue here, but seemed to crank fine when I pushed the button.

In all reality there is a certain sequence I have to do (or avoid) for remote start to work and I'm pretty sure it is I have to turn off the truck before I open the drivers door. Something to do with the key sensor. It was cold last night so I was probably bailing out of the truck before I had fully turned it off.
 
fordman84 said:
oh yeah, had that happen with a weak battery where it sits and cranks for 5 seconds. That might have been the issue here, but seemed to crank fine when I pushed the button.

In all reality there is a certain sequence I have to do (or avoid) for remote start to work and I'm pretty sure it is I have to turn off the truck before I open the drivers door. Something to do with the key sensor. It was cold last night so I was probably bailing out of the truck before I had fully turned it off.
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iirc once I manually started it, let it run for a few minutes, shut it off, then the remote start would work again.

That is until I'd let it sit in the cold overnight, then same issue.
 
My 2009 Dodge Ram only had one button on the fob for remote start. Press it and hold it.

My 2022 Chevy pick-up I have to hit the lock button, hit the (x2) remote start button twice, then hold down the (x2) button.

I guess that's to prevent someone from starting their vehicle remotely when they don't intend to.
 
I considered installing an aftermarket remote start on my 2011 Tacoma...but I can walk out and start my truck. It's really no big deal.
 
ill said:
I considered installing an aftermarket remote start on my 2011 Tacoma...but I can walk out and start my truck. It's really no big deal.
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I can stand up and walk across the room to change the channel, but a remote is sure nice.
 
ill said:
I considered installing an aftermarket remote start on my 2011 Tacoma...but I can walk out and start my truck. It's really no big deal.
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I only use mine in winter when it's below freezing, but I actually have a buddy that also uses his in the summer for A/C. :facepalm:
 
Red_Alert said:
I only use mine in winter when it's below freezing, but I actually have a buddy that also uses his in the summer for A/C. :facepalm:
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I use mine for sure in the summer, much more than winter.
 
I'm used to just having my truck in the garage but the wife has kind of taken that spot. (#getadivorce)

but really, it's not cold enough here for me to even really care.
 
I saw flurries yesterday, in Mississippi!
 
well, gonna finish the 2 day process of shoveling my driveway.
 
Bender said:
well, gonna finish the 2 day process of shoveling my driveway.
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the sun melted anything that was left on mine. I just cleared off the area of my back deck that needed to be cleared...all good here
 
My youngest kid turned 4 today. Opened some gifts this morning and took him to get his bday donut.

Tonight I’ll be assembling a camper he wanted that is really just one big IKEA project in the shape of a camper.

Took me 45 minutes just to separate all the different sized screws. :headscratch:
 
RobBase said:
My youngest kid turned 4 today. Opened some gifts this morning and took him to get his bday donut.

Tonight I’ll be assembling a camper he wanted that is really just one big IKEA project in the shape of a camper.

Took me 45 minutes just to separate all the different sized screws. :headscratch:
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We are celebrating my mom's 83rd b-day today. Just cake and cards type stuff though. She doesn't want 'gifts'.
 
ill said:
the sun melted anything that was left on mine. I just cleared off the area of my back deck that needed to be cleared...all good here
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the down slop is all clear and the flat part up top is enough clearance for me to get through for now. Shoulder is hurting too much. maybe clear the rest up tomorrow, but good enough for now.
 
Made it to Orlando, a balmy 52 degrees.

Beats all the fucking snow i guess.
 
fordman84 said:
Oddly enough just changed it sunday because it was getting low. I've had this happen before, seems to only be when it is really cold outside. But I manned up and went out to make sure my kid and dog had a toasty truck to ride in.
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Yeah my key fob remote start works when it wants as well and I have changed batteries
 
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