•  
    Results 1 to 2 of 2

    Thread: Car starts with remote start, but not key

    1. #1
      What's wrong with my car?
      Join Date
      Jan 2016
      Location
      Canada
      Posts
      2
      Thanks
      0
      Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

      Question Car starts with remote start, but not key

      Hi all. I have a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo that I'm having an odd issue with. My car will start with the remote starter, but not the key. When I turn the key no lights come on and no sounds are made...nothing. The car doesn't respond at all. (Not sure if it's worth noting that my key has a chip in it for the lock/unlock/trunk buttons). However, my car will power up fine when I use my remote starter. Once my car has powered up, I put the key in the ignition, turn it to on, and my car stays running fine.

      I've asked around and no one I know has heard of this issue before. Anyone else have this problem before? TIA.



    2. #2
      Administrator MetroMPG's Avatar
      Join Date
      Jan 2007
      Location
      1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
      Posts
      4,071
      Thanks
      270
      Thanked 121 Times in 102 Posts
      A general Google search shows it's not an uncommon problem:

      https://www.google.ca/search?q=Car+s...t,+but+not+key

      Looks like the issue may be related to either (A) a problem with the security chip in the ignition key (if your Aveo has one -- not all do), or (B) a problem in the factory ignition circuit which is bypassed by the car starter (sometimes the problem is caused by the remote start installation itself, eg. a wire connection coming loose).

      Do you have a spare ignition key? I'd try that first.



    Similar Threads

    1. questions with remote start install
      By magni08 in forum General Discussion
      Replies: 0
      Last Post: 11-30-2015, 02:03 PM
    2. 2011 Remote start
      By 2011Aveo in forum General Discussion
      Replies: 6
      Last Post: 03-08-2013, 04:52 AM
    3. Engine start remote
      By Troy in forum General Discussion
      Replies: 15
      Last Post: 10-26-2011, 07:18 AM
    4. remote start
      By deniswhite1 in forum General Discussion
      Replies: 32
      Last Post: 03-08-2009, 11:04 PM
    5. Remote Start
      By AveoRob in forum Audio, Video & Interior
      Replies: 19
      Last Post: 11-04-2008, 05:24 PM

    Tags for this Thread

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •