On 1/8/2018 10:24 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 9:57:20 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 8:16 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:36:33 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:
Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So, the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.
"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.
Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.
10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
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Regarding # 4 in your list:
For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10 min.
cycles). A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles. However, John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds. That's not normal.
Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition. I can also remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone. If I try doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".
How does your smart app on your phone talk to your track? Does your truck have a SIM card with service, or does it link via bluetooth or WiFi?
It's via WiFi and the OnStar service. They have an app for your
cellphone. I just got an email from OnStar giving me my mileage,
remaining oil life and a reminder it's time for a oil change and tire
rotation. It's like having a Nanny watching you.
Ah, pretty cool. I had OnStar on the 'vette, but didn't renew when the trial was up. The A6 has a SIM card and it provides satellite and street views for navigation and a WiFi hotspot in the car, but I didn't renew it either. With a modern smart phone it doesn't make much sense, especially with the limited distance I drive.
When I bought the truck last July it came with 3 months of free, full
OnStar service and the WiFi hotspot. After three months they renewed it
for another 3 months of free service. Don't know why. But when that
was up I opted out of all the paid OnStar stuff but kept unlimited Wifi.
Only costs $20 a month and works well. I still get the free, basic
OnStar stuff like remote diagnostics, service reminders and the OnStar
app thing. I really don't need crash detection, breakdown assistance
or navigation help to program the GPS. I can do that myself. The total
package (not including the WiFi) was almost $40 a month. Don't need it.