2011. Started itself today
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2011. Started itself today
Was standing outside by my truck when i had the only key and it started up by itself. Waited the 15minutes for shutdown and it never shut itself off..
I wonder if this can explain my 7mpg that i somehow averaged a few weeks ago...
Just being random here, first time ive noticed it and it gets parked about 300yds away from my apartment so i couldnt notice it at night if i wanted too.
I wonder if this can explain my 7mpg that i somehow averaged a few weeks ago...
Just being random here, first time ive noticed it and it gets parked about 300yds away from my apartment so i couldnt notice it at night if i wanted too.
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Dang that would scare the heebie geebies out of me, it's a good thing you hadn't just climbed under the hood for something, I guess that's another good reminder to always disconnect the battery before servicing the vehicle.
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I would think the hood safety switch to override that. If the truck is running it will kill it. I dont know exactly how its designed if its ecu controled on that safety or if its a manual override
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Does the truck have a keyless remote start system?
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not that this will fix the problem.... but you can supposedly disable the remote start feature through the Message Center.
I saw the option when I was fliping through the message center tonight but I have not tried it.
I saw the option when I was fliping through the message center tonight but I have not tried it.
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Perhaps the truck's computer has gained self awareness. Since you were nearby with the key, it thought you were ready to go somewhere and was getting ready 
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I agree, great option but was just thinking you could shut it off at night until you get it fixed. Obviously it has a problem and disabling the feature will not fix it but might save you some fuel when it is parked for extended periods.
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