Mopar Remote Start RUN TIME?!?!?

[06LibertySSE]

Does anyone know how to adjust the RUN TIME of the MOPAR Remote start. I have read that the dealer has to do it? #-o Is this true? or is there someway to do it yourself? Its cold here in Maine and it doesnt seem to run long enough to warm up the car in the mornings ](*,) The max 15 minute run time would be great! Any helps is greatly appreciated!

 

[Bennett]

The module can be programmed (by the dealer) to run longer with their diagnostic tool. I read this from another forum.

Bennett

 

[wingnuts]

this is really easy to do, this is right from the installation manual, just installed this in my 07 KJ on Saturday

2. Option Programming.
The remote start system has several installer programmable options which
can be changed to accomodate different circumstances. In most cases, there
will be no need to change any default settings. There will be cases (such as
diesel vehicles), where the delay before crank option must be set.
Note:
This system has 2 option banks. Bank 1 has 7 options, and Bank 2 has 2
options. Refer to the Option Bank Chart on page 16 for details.
A. Follow the steps above to enter Transmitter Learn Mode.
B. Press and release the programming button. The horn will chirp and the
lights will flash 4 times indicating the system has entered Option Bank 1.
C. Press and release the brake pedal. The horn will chirp and the lights will
flash 1 time indicating the system is at option 1. Additional press and
releases of the brake pedal will advance to the next option. The horn will
chirp and the lights will flash according to which option is selected (i.e.
Two chirps and flashes indicates option 2).
D. Pressing the transmitter button changes the setting of the option. The
status LED (located in the main harness approximately 4” from the
module) indicates the setting of the option. LED “on” indicates the option
is on, LED “off” indicates the option is off.
System Programming
11
Option Programming - continued.
E. Pressing and releasing the programming button again will put the system
into Option Bank 2. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash 5 times
indicating the system has entered Option Bank 2.
F. Press and release the brake pedal to cycle through the options in Bank 2.
Notes:
1. Once the system has reached the last option in a bank, pressing and
releasing the brake pedal will return back to option 1 in that bank.
2. Once the system has reached Option Bank 2, pressing and releasing the
programming button will return back to Option Bank 1.
3. To reset options back to their default setting, while in option learn mode,
push and hold the transmitter button until the horn chirps and lights flash
5 times.

 

[wingnuts]

Here is the chart that shows all the options

Option Bank Chart
Option Bank #1 (4 chirps) Factory Setting
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1. Not used
Reserved for future upgrade feature......................................... .On
2. Not used
Reserved for future upgrade feature......................................... .On
3. Tach diagnostic mode
This feature should only be used for troubleshooting
purposes only!.......................................................................Off
4. Car start run time
LED “on” - 15 minutes, LED “off” - 10 minutes..........................Off
5. Not used
Reserved for future upgrade feature.........................................Off
6. Diesel timer
Delays crank attempt 30 seconds after ignition on....................Off
7. Horn pulse short/long
LED “on” - Short output, LED “off” - Long output.........................On
Option Bank #2 (5 chirps) Factory Setting
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Key-in-sense polarity
LED “on” - Positive, LED “off” - Negative.................................Off
2. Learn tachometer
Horn will chirp every 3 seconds, press brake to set idle speed.

 

[wingnuts]

OOps forgot you needed this part too. Do this as the first step then proceed to my second post. Very simple to do, just make sure all the horn honking isn't going to disrupt someone

C. Turn the ignition to the “on” position.
D. Press and hold the programming button. After 10 seconds the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash 3 times indicating the system is now in
transmitter learn mode.

 

[Bashgod]

best way to warm up your car is to just get in and drive easy, ideling wastes gas and revving a cold engine isnt good for the valve train

 

[wingnuts]

off roading wastes gas too, but we all like to do it

revving a cold engine is all the more reason to let if run for a few minutes in cold weather anyway, I guess you haven't had that trip that when it is so cold, like it is now the thermostat doesn't open enough to get any real heat going in the car.

If a remote start system was really a problem for an engine there wouldn't be factory products, just aftermarket