Remote Start not working
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
Remote Start not working
I’m sure I have a Factory Remote Start on my 2015 RX 350 according to my Build Sheet. I purchased this vehicle as a Certified Lexus last year. The dealer told me that my vehicle had the remote start but never showed me how to use it. I’ve done the YouTube videos and still no luck. Any ideas what could be wrong?
#2
Click the remote LOCK button 3 times. Hold it down on the 3rd click for several seconds. Lights should flash and car starts. Unfortunately these remotes are short distance only.
#3
Moderator
If you followed the instructions and the vehicle does not start, visit the dealership as you paid a premium when you purchased CPO.
When you call the service dept for appointment, ask then if they can walk you through the process of remote starting to avoid a trip to the dealership.
incidentally your sales person is responsible to get you educated on the vehicle features. These days they have a specialist group in the dealership who does that.
Salim
When you call the service dept for appointment, ask then if they can walk you through the process of remote starting to avoid a trip to the dealership.
incidentally your sales person is responsible to get you educated on the vehicle features. These days they have a specialist group in the dealership who does that.
Salim
#7
Driver
Thread Starter
Now that didn’t work, but if click the unlock button threes and hold it for three seconds all the windows roll down and the sunroof opens.
Something is programmed wrong.
Something is programmed wrong.
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#10
The timing of the fob Lock button presses is critical.
Must be quick, press/release/press/release/press and hold till you see the marker lights flash.
Too slow or not holding the last press... not going to remote start.
Might the second key be inside the car? Will not lock from the fob and thus...not going to start
Is the low fuel level light on? Is the hood ajar? Is a door ajar? All conditions that cancel the start sequence.
Must be quick, press/release/press/release/press and hold till you see the marker lights flash.
Too slow or not holding the last press... not going to remote start.
Might the second key be inside the car? Will not lock from the fob and thus...not going to start
Is the low fuel level light on? Is the hood ajar? Is a door ajar? All conditions that cancel the start sequence.
#13
Glad the remote is working for you. Three (3) ways to shut it down, 1) wait 10 minutes - if you get distracted it will not
run forever. 2) Press and hold the fob Lock button 3) reach through Driver's or Passenger's door handle - will not
asphyxiate your family while they are loading. Can be remote started twice totaling 20 minutes, then you must start from inside.
The dealers stated thought regarding paying for the Enform subscription is likely because Every 2016 and newer RX has
the subscription based fob and phone system but only a Few 2010 - 2015 RX's have the installed (but free!) Remote Engine Start RES.
Have you found the hidden compartment within the center console, room enough for the owner's manual?
Did you try slipping the mechanical key out of the fob and turning it counter clockwise in the driver's lock cylinder?
Closes up all the windows and sunroof!
Try pressing and holding the steering wheel "Mode" button...mutes the radio or pauses any playback source.
run forever. 2) Press and hold the fob Lock button 3) reach through Driver's or Passenger's door handle - will not
asphyxiate your family while they are loading. Can be remote started twice totaling 20 minutes, then you must start from inside.
The dealers stated thought regarding paying for the Enform subscription is likely because Every 2016 and newer RX has
the subscription based fob and phone system but only a Few 2010 - 2015 RX's have the installed (but free!) Remote Engine Start RES.
Have you found the hidden compartment within the center console, room enough for the owner's manual?
Did you try slipping the mechanical key out of the fob and turning it counter clockwise in the driver's lock cylinder?
Closes up all the windows and sunroof!
Try pressing and holding the steering wheel "Mode" button...mutes the radio or pauses any playback source.
#14
Driver
Thread Starter
Glad the remote is working for you. Three (3) ways to shut it down, 1) wait 10 minutes - if you get distracted it will not
run forever. 2) Press and hold the fob Lock button 3) reach through Driver's or Passenger's door handle - will not
asphyxiate your family while they are loading. Can be remote started twice totaling 20 minutes, then you must start from inside.
The dealers stated thought regarding paying for the Enform subscription is likely because Every 2016 and newer RX has
the subscription based fob and phone system but only a Few 2010 - 2015 RX's have the installed (but free!) Remote Engine Start RES.
Have you found the hidden compartment within the center console, room enough for the owner's manual?
Did you try slipping the mechanical key out of the fob and turning it counter clockwise in the driver's lock cylinder?
Closes up all the windows and sunroof!
Try pressing and holding the steering wheel "Mode" button...mutes the radio or pauses any playback source.
run forever. 2) Press and hold the fob Lock button 3) reach through Driver's or Passenger's door handle - will not
asphyxiate your family while they are loading. Can be remote started twice totaling 20 minutes, then you must start from inside.
The dealers stated thought regarding paying for the Enform subscription is likely because Every 2016 and newer RX has
the subscription based fob and phone system but only a Few 2010 - 2015 RX's have the installed (but free!) Remote Engine Start RES.
Have you found the hidden compartment within the center console, room enough for the owner's manual?
Did you try slipping the mechanical key out of the fob and turning it counter clockwise in the driver's lock cylinder?
Closes up all the windows and sunroof!
Try pressing and holding the steering wheel "Mode" button...mutes the radio or pauses any playback source.
Thank you for your help.
#15
Remote Starter Stopped Working
Hi-I have a 2010 RX350 with a remote starter.
- It has worked in years past. Now, I press the lock key 3 times, the lights flicker but it does not start.
- I have replaced the batteries in the remotes.
- Per the post below, I have replaced the car batter (Due anyway) and the lights flicker but the car still does not start.
Last edited by Chop123; 12-11-20 at 04:21 PM. Reason: Updated situation