Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 52 (KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM AND REMOTE FUNCTIONS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESREMOTE VEHICLE START MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans
Circuit/System Verification
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify that remote vehicle start is enabled through vehicle personalization.
- If remote vehicle start is not enabled, use vehicle personalization to turn on remote vehicle start functionality. Refer to the vehicle owners manual.
- Verify that the keyless entry functions operate with all available keyless entry transmitters.
- If the keyless entry system does not function properly, refer to Keyless Entry System Malfunction .
- Observe the scan tool BCM Remote Start Diagnostic Status History and the ECM Remote Vehicle Start Disable History parameters. Verify that no Diagnostic Status History or Start Disable items are present.
- If remote vehicle start disable history items are present, refer to the appropriate subsection in which the failure occurred.
- Verify the scan tool BCM Content Theft Trigger History parameters displays None.
- If not specified value, refer to Content Theft Deterrent Malfunction .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.