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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Verify that remote vehicle start is enabled through vehicle personalization.
    • If remote vehicle start is not enabled through vehicle personalization 

      Use vehicle personalization to turn on remote vehicle start functionality. Refer to the vehicle owners manual.

    • If remote vehicle start is enabled 
  2. Verify that the keyless entry functions operate with all available keyless entry transmitters.
    • If the keyless entry functions operate properly 
  3. Verify none of the following conditions exist on the vehicle:
    • A current vehicle DTC that illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
    • The vehicle is in valet mode.
    • More than two remote starts have been attempted.
    • The hazard switch is in the ON position.
    • A current hazard switch DTC is set.
    • The vehicle hood is ajar.
    • A current hood ajar DTC is set.
    • The content theft deterrent system detects an alarm trigger.
    • Excessive engine RPM
    • Excessive coolant temperature
    • Accelerator pedal position greater than 0 percent
    • Vehicle not in park
    • Vehicle theft deterrent malfunction
    • A current automatic transmission shift lock control system DTC is set.
    • A vehicle speed sensor signal is detected by the ECM.
    • If any of the conditions are present 

      Refer to the appropriate subsection in which the failure occurred.

    • If none of the conditions are present 
  4. All OK.