Hey All,

I have a 15 F-350 with the factory remote start. Is there a way to get the truck to switch to remote start after it's been running so you can use the remote start as a cool down?

Thanks!

 

Not that I am aware. I have not seen anyone that has accomplished this. Many have asked and desire that function.

There is an Engine Idle Shutdown that may have come on some trucks. I would assume this might be the commercial XL and XLT trucks or narrow frame cab/chassis or other style of commercial vehicles using the 6.7L. They might also have the OCR enabled. I have never seen anyone talk about this.

ENGINE IDLE SHUTDOWN

Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine idle shutdown system. This system automatically shuts down your engine when it has been idling in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for five minutes (parking brake set) or 15 minutes (parking brake not set).

When the engine idle shutdown process has started:

• A chime sounds and the information display will show ENGINE TURNS OFF IN 30 (seconds) and start counting down

• You can restart the five or 15-minute timer by changing the position of the accelerator pedal, brake pedal or the park brake within the final 30 seconds

• When the timer reaches zero, the engine shuts down and this message will appear in your information display

ENGINE TURNED OFF

• One minute after the engine has shut down, the electrical system simulates key off, even though the ignition is still in the on position, initiating normal accessory delay period

• You must move the ignition to the off position to reset the system before restarting your vehicle.

The engine idle shutdown idle timer does not start if:

• The engine is operating in power take-off mode.
• The engine coolant temperature is below 60°F (16°C).
• The exhaust emission control device is regenerating.

 

Can't ya do it manually? Shut the truck off - then 'remote start' it which would start the countdown? Another thought would be ForScan - maybe something that can be enabled

 

It would be a great feature to have, but it doesn't meet with NHTSA guidelines about cars fitted with factory remote start. They are only to start the car, and then shut it down within a determined time if not engaged.

I'm sure you could do this in ForScan, but it would take a huge amount of knowledge of the system, and a lot of new code to allow the removal of the key.

I have an aftermarket remote start (different car) that will do this, they call it "pit-stop mode." While the engine is running, you can press the start button and then take the keys out. If you do not put them back in within 5 minutes the car will turn off.

 

Why not put an aftermarket alarm/remote start system on your truck? If you have the standard remote start from the factory, you are missing the VSS (vehicle security system). This might solve two issues you want to address.

The other option is what you say is not "NHTSA" approved. Change the run time of the stock remote start to 5 minutes. restart the truck and walk away. It will shut down in 5 minutes and not need the key in the ignition.

 

I too think the shut down/restart option is probably a good work around. You can leave your truck locked and it takes care of the rest.

Questions about the VSS add-on module, I know it's something you can just plug into the existing system is you already have remote start, but doesn't it require an annual fee also? Or is that just for the feature have it call you, and remote start via a phone app?

 

Sounds like everyone here confirmed what I was finding when I was researching this. I agree I can shut down and restart, but I like being able to just pull the key like the aftermarket remote start units. I guess this is just a wish list item. For now, I'll just leave the key in and let it run until I'm ready to shut it down.

I might have to look into Forscan, but I am not the super knowledgeable guy that could figure that our. Might know someone who could though.