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12-17-2008 | 11:07 PM

#11

halfpanel08

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Joined: 06-01-2008

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From: arlington texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8CH8CHR

I don't think I ever said I used the remote start everyday? I used it for the first time just the other day when it snowed/iced on it. Walked out of my dept at work, up the stairs and to the doors so the car would pick up the signal. Came out not even 15min later to a car no longer running and ice still on the windows. This is why I want it to stay running for a longer period of time. I don't use it to just break the chill, only when it's covered in snow/ice.

ah, i just assumed u used it regularly..

my bad
but ya, try the 10 min thing twice.. that ought to help
make sure the its set to heat, air flow up high, and on
the window defrost setting

12-18-2008 | 09:35 PM

#12

DARK AGE 53

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Joined: 06-20-2006

Posts: 289

From: MI.

I kinda wonder if you have a problem with the thermostat or coolant?

12-19-2008 | 12:18 AM

#13

BigMOCats

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Joined: 08-19-2007

Posts: 778

From: St. Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfpanel08

make sure the its set to heat, air flow up high, and on the window defrost setting

This should do the trick! I use mine every morning and it's all toasty warm and windows melted before the 10 minutes is up............who needs a scraper!

12-19-2008 | 11:01 AM

#14

calgaryhhr

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Joined: 06-21-2006

Posts: 939

From: Calgary

The one thing I would really like to see is the seat heaters come on with remote start when it is cold. The rear window defroster is programmed to turn on with remote start in cold weather so why not the seats?? That would really make for a nice warm entry.

12-19-2008 | 11:38 AM

#15

twistrman

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Joined: 06-19-2008

Posts: 1,454

From: Indiana

don't have the seat heaters, but along with the rear defrost i would love it could override the system and turn the front on high heat... since i often forget to set that before i leave

12-19-2008 | 12:31 PM

#16

hyperv6

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Joined: 07-05-2008

Posts: 5,464

From: Akron Ohio

Just wait Al Gore will try to talk Obama into stopping the automakers from putting remote start on because it adds to Global Warming.

I am gloabal warming in a Ice storm today and my Remote start is going to have me ready to drive away as soon as work is over. The defrost is on high!

12-19-2008 | 12:35 PM

#17

Jeff®

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Joined: 06-02-2008

Posts: 2,358

From: Fairport Harbor, OH

Several weeks of remote starting and I haven't once remebered to turn up the dials when I park it.

Maybe by the middle of April I'll form a habit.

12-19-2008 | 12:59 PM

#18

twistrman

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From: Indiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff®

Several weeks of remote starting and I haven't once remebered to turn up the dials when I park it.

Maybe by the middle of April I'll form a habit.

heck i can't even remember that the car is already started when i get in it and try and crank the engine, let alone remember to put the dials in the right spot.

12-19-2008 | 03:42 PM

#19

Marzipan

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Joined: 10-15-2007

Posts: 199

From: Yukon

Automatic Heated Seat

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgaryhhr

Exactly my wish too. Even if the heater was on the low setting. I suspect there is a safety reason for not heating the seats when no-one is at the controls.