Remote Starter Problems - Fan Blower

[ClassicCars]

I have a 2010 Fusion SEL. The dealership installed a "Ford" (one button) remote starter. Everything works fine except when you start the car with the remote starter, the interior fan blower doesn't work. This is the main reason I got the remote start. To cool the car down or to heat the car up. Without the fan blower working, it doesn't do that. My dealership has been giving me the run around saying that "Some models work that way". Has anyone had this problem? Can it be fixed? and if so, how and what should I tell my dealer to do or check? It just doesn't sound correct to me that the blower will no work or can not work.

 

Thanks Ken

Edited June 11, 2010 by ClassicCars

[theoneck]

I have a 2010 Fusion SEL. The dealership installed a "Ford" (one button) remote starter. Everything works fine except when you start the car with the remote starter, the interior fan blower doesn't work. This is the main reason I got the remote start. To cool the car down or to heat the car up. Without the fan blower working, it doesn't do that. My dealership has been giving me the run around saying that "Some models work that way". Has anyone had this problem? Can it be fixed? and if so, how and what should I tell my dealer to do or check? It just doesn't sound correct to me that the blower will no work or can not work.

 

Thanks Ken

[theoneck]

I have not had that problem but I'm not happy that when I start my car it will shut off when I insert the key. I have to start the car again. Doesn't make sense.

[timwil56]

I have not had that problem but I'm not happy that when I start my car it will shut off when I insert the key. I have to start the car again. Doesn't make sense.

Are you following the correct procedure? If you have the factory installed remote start: insert the key in the ignition, turn the key to the ON position, tap the brake and then put the car in gear. If it still shuts off the engine, there may be an issue with the installation. Take the car to your dealer's service department and have the problem fixed.

Edited June 14, 2010 by 2010 Sport Blue SEL

[DaveM]

I have not had that problem but I'm not happy that when I start my car it will shut off when I insert the key. I have to start the car again. Doesn't make sense.

You need to turn the key full on WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE until after the key is full on.

[ClassicCars]

Are there other 2010 Fusion owners having any problems with the remote start and the "Fan Blower"? What about owners that have the Ford add on remote start (One Button type) and everything is working fine? I want to make sure my unit should and could work in my vehicle before I go off on the service manager at the dealership.

Thanks

[Sithil]

Are there other 2010 Fusion owners having any problems with the remote start and the "Fan Blower"? What about owners that have the Ford add on remote start (One Button type) and everything is working fine? I want to make sure my unit should and could work in my vehicle before I go off on the service manager at the dealership.

Thanks

 

My fan/AC works with my remote start. I do have to preset it before I shut the car off though. Meaning is I turn off the AC before I get out then it will still be off when I get in from the remote start. Same thing with the fan speed. What I tend to do is put it on Max AC then shut it down that way when I'm leaving work and start it from the building the air is going.

 

Sounds like your fan may not be working at all with the remote start which is definitely a problem, don't let them tell you otherwise. If you leave the fan on when leaving the car but it is not on when you unlock after remote starting they messed up something.

 

And for the others, Don't touch the Brake till you have the key in the on position.

 

One thing I wish wouldn't come on with remote start is the radio. I forget to turn down the volume often then bother the neighbors if I choose to remote start in the morning.

Edited June 14, 2010 by Sithil

[pcsgrp35se]

My fan/AC works with my remote start. I do have to preset it before I shut the car off though. Meaning is I turn off the AC before I get out then it will still be off when I get in from the remote start. Same thing with the fan speed. What I tend to do is put it on Max AC then shut it down that way when I'm leaving work and start it from the building the air is going.

 

Sounds like your fan may not be working at all with the remote start which is definitely a problem, don't let them tell you otherwise. If you leave the fan on when leaving the car but it is not on when you unlock after remote starting they messed up something.

 

And for the others, Don't touch the Brake till you have the key in the on position.

 

One thing I wish wouldn't come on with remote start is the radio. I forget to turn down the volume often then bother the neighbors if I choose to remote start in the morning.

 

You must have the radio on high if you neighbors can hear it with the windows closed?

[Sithil]

You must have the radio on high if you neighbors can hear it with the windows closed?

 

Not really, one is just a B**** so any little noise she wants to complain. I won't have to hear it after this month anyway. She's being evicted for all the noise complaints me and the rest of the neighbors have filed over the past 4-6 months against her. When you stand outside, with your car doors open, speakers blaring, the entire hood dancing and drinking around your vehicle its time to go. Landlord finally got the message when the building across the street kept calling the cops and then called her and left a msg on her vmail about the problems with this 1 hood b****