Better Remote Start Software In The Future
#1
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Better Remote Start Software In The Future
This weekend I rented a brand new 2019 Nissan Altima SL with remote start on the key FOB. I suspect there is software available to start from a phone too, but I do not know that for sure. I noticed that when the car is started, it "knows" to heat up the rear defroster, the heated seats and the heated steering wheel. Furthermore, when getting into the previously remotely started car, it does not shut off or require to be shut off. You just hit the start button and it shifts from "remote start" mode (with no lights on) to full drive mode. THIS is how remote start should work. Has Toyota gotten up to speed like this on any of their vehicles and will it soon migrate to Lexus?
#2
Lexus Fanatic
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^^ yup, that's exactly how it worked on my jeep and now on my genesis.
#3
Lexus Fanatic
This weekend I rented a brand new 2019 Nissan Altima SL with remote start on the key FOB. I suspect there is software available to start from a phone too, but I do not know that for sure. I noticed that when the car is started, it "knows" to heat up the rear defroster, the heated seats and the heated steering wheel. Furthermore, when getting into the previously remotely started car, it does not shut off or require to be shut off. You just hit the start button and it shifts from "remote start" mode (with no lights on) to full drive mode. THIS is how remote start should work. Has Toyota gotten up to speed like this on any of their vehicles and will it soon migrate to Lexus?
#4
Lexus Champion
Yes. In current Lexus remote start, the car turns back off when you open the door, so you have to restart it when you get in.
#5
Lexus Fanatic
This weekend I rented a brand new 2019 Nissan Altima SL with remote start on the key FOB. I suspect there is software available to start from a phone too, but I do not know that for sure. I noticed that when the car is started, it "knows" to heat up the rear defroster, the heated seats and the heated steering wheel. Furthermore, when getting into the previously remotely started car, it does not shut off or require to be shut off. You just hit the start button and it shifts from "remote start" mode (with no lights on) to full drive mode. THIS is how remote start should work. Has Toyota gotten up to speed like this on any of their vehicles and will it soon migrate to Lexus?
#6
Super Moderator
This is the stupidest thing ever. I was aware of this before (a sales rep told me at some point), but being reminded of it makes my eyebrows twitch.
#7
Racer
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I'm pretty sure Mazdas do it too (don't use remote start so I can't be 100% sure). It's a safety feature, it prevents someone from hopping into the car and driving off with it while it's idling away in the driveway.
I believe Fortin offers a system that either disables or bypasses that feature for Mazdas. I'm sure the same thing exists for Lexus. Now, turning on the defroster, heated seats and heated steering wheel, that's a nice feature to have.
I believe Fortin offers a system that either disables or bypasses that feature for Mazdas. I'm sure the same thing exists for Lexus. Now, turning on the defroster, heated seats and heated steering wheel, that's a nice feature to have.
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#9
Lexus Fanatic
They think its a safety feature, but its totally outdated as proven by competitors that offer the same safety without the vehicle shutting off.
#11
Lexus Champion
That's terrible! I use mine on my GS almost daily without issue. I just get annoyed with the shutoff thing, but it's a total first world problem.
#13
Super Moderator
It's still completely stupid because there are other ways to accomplish the same goal. Every remote start I've ever used shuts the car off if you step on the brake pedal or try to shift into gear without putting in the key (or having it inside the car for modern keyless models).
#14
Lexus Fanatic
It's still completely stupid because there are other ways to accomplish the same goal. Every remote start I've ever used shuts the car off if you step on the brake pedal or try to shift into gear without putting in the key (or having it inside the car for modern keyless models).
#15
Lexus Champion