Remote start

Asked by Floridamatty May 23, 2019 at 03:21 PM about the 2013 RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Having trouble using my remote start with the
fob. Nothing is happening yet the lock/unlock
and panic alarm all work. I also changed the
battery in it but still. Any suggestions or other
things to look at would be a great help.
Thanks

4 Answers

500

Is your check engine light on? Some car models will disable remote start if it has codes in the PCM or if the engine light is on. It's a safety feature that newer models have incorporated. In case something serious is happening. This is to protect the engine and also to protect the companies from lawsuits.

500

I would have it checked with an expensive diagnostic tool. Sometimes the engine light will not be on, but there's codes in the system. You can also try disconnecting the battery and touch both positive and negative for 5 minutes. BE VERY CAREFUL THEY DON'T TOUCH METAL! Have someone go inside the car as you're doing this and just press all the buttons and stomp on the brake pedal. This will discharge any juice left in the car. Then connect everything again and see if the remote start works. If not, go to any autozone and see if the remote start button is sending signal. Could be the fob? Good luck!

Your Answer:

1500

Looking for a Used 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 88,622 nationwide 1500 listings starting at $3,500.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2013 RAM 1500

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,380
  • #2
    Bobbie Burns
    Reputation
    2,300
  • #3
    GuruZD4Z6
    Reputation
    1,590
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,192 Great Deals out of 133,581 listings starting at $1,100
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,277 Great Deals out of 131,637 listings starting at $1,000
Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,920 Great Deals out of 66,487 listings starting at $875
Used RAM 2500
1,052 Great Deals out of 47,070 listings starting at $2,999
Used Toyota Tundra
1,125 Great Deals out of 33,010 listings starting at $3,000
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,022 Great Deals out of 32,990 listings starting at $2,990
Used Dodge Charger
804 Great Deals out of 28,594 listings starting at $2,500
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,655 Great Deals out of 50,806 listings starting at $900
Used Dodge Challenger
670 Great Deals out of 22,186 listings starting at $4,800
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,313 Great Deals out of 59,568 listings starting at $3,000
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
1,083 Great Deals out of 30,885 listings starting at $1,350
Used Dodge Durango
845 Great Deals out of 21,672 listings starting at $550
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
1,388 Great Deals out of 42,644 listings starting at $2,000
Used Chevrolet Colorado
936 Great Deals out of 23,199 listings starting at $900

Used Cars For Sale

2022 RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab 4WD For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 65 listings starting at $35,585
2021 RAM 1500 Sport Crew Cab 4WD For Sale
26 listings starting at $30,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.