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.
2008 Jeep Commander 4WD V6-3.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remote Start Inoperative
*REMOTE START INOPERATIVE
For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.
Diagnostic Test
1. REMOTE START PARAMETERS NOT MET / FAULTY COMPONENT
Refer to the Data Display in the scan tool to view possible causes of the inoperative Remote Start System.
Repair
- See table below for possible causes for the inoperative Remote Start System:
- IF THE ENGINE STALLS OR RPM EXCEEDS 2500
- NORMAL TIME OUT RUN MODE (15 MINUTES)
- CUSTOMER MOVES IGNITION INTO RUN/START
- ANY VEHICLE DOOR AJAR
- TRUNK/LIFTGATE AJAR
- HOOD AJAR
- START COUNTER REACHED
- LOW RPM SHUTDOWN
- KEY IN IGNITION
- BRAKE PRESSED
- THE HAZARD SWITCH IS PRESSED
- NOT IN PARK OR NEUTRAL
- VEHICLE SPEED HIGH
- VTA ALARM TRIGGERED
- PANIC MODE ACTIVATED
- BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
- BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
- LOSS OF BATTERY VOLTAGE
- MIL ON
- LOW OIL PRESSURE
- COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH
- CRANK NO START
- RKE OFF MESSAGE
- VEHICLE NOT CONFIGURED
- HOOD SWITCH NOT INSTALLED OR INOPERATIVE
- NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- INVALID KEY
- IGNITION SNA
- IGNITION NOT IN LOCK
- EXCESSIVE GLOW PLUG TIME (DIESEL ONLY)
- VEHICLE IN SHIPPING MODE
- VEHICLE NOT PROGRAMMED
If all of the previous items checked OK, and the remote starting system will not operate, refer to Remote Start Inoperative-Antenna for further information. Remote Start Inoperative-Antenna
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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.
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