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.
Scan Tool Data Definitions - Remote Functions
Driver Identification The scan tool indicates the keyless entry transmitter used to activate the remote start system.
Fob 1 Programmed The scan tool displays whether a keyless entry transmitter is currently programmed into the #1 slot.
Fob 1 Function The scan tool indicates the last keyless entry function commanded by the keyless entry transmitter programmed to the #1 slot.
Fob 1 Battery The scan tool displays the current battery state of the keyless entry transmitter battery as either Low or OK.
Fob 2 Programmed The scan tool displays whether a keyless entry transmitter is currently programmed into the #2 slot.
Fob 2 Function The scan tool indicates the last keyless entry function commanded by the keyless entry transmitter programmed to the #2 slot.
Fob 2 Battery The scan tool displays the current battery state of the keyless entry transmitter battery as either Low or OK.
Fob 3 Programmed The scan tool displays whether a keyless entry transmitter is currently programmed into the #3 slot.
Fob 3 Function The scan tool indicates the last keyless entry function commanded by the keyless entry transmitter programmed to the #3 slot.
Fob 3 Battery The scan tool displays the current battery state of the keyless entry transmitter battery as either Low or OK.
Fob 4 Programmed The scan tool displays whether a keyless entry transmitter is currently programmed into the #4 slot.
Fob 4 Function The scan tool indicates the last keyless entry function commanded by the keyless entry transmitter programmed to the #4 slot.
Fob 4 Battery The scan tool displays the current battery state of the keyless entry transmitter battery as either Low or OK.
Last Fob Used The scan tool indicates the last keyless entry transmitter that used the keyless entry system.
Hood Closed Switch The scan tool displays Active / Inactive. Active is displayed when the hood is closed. Inactive is displayed when the hood is open. The hood closed switch must be Active in order for the remote start to function.
Hood Open Switch The scan tool displays Active / Inactive. Active is displayed when the hood is open. Inactive is displayed when the hood is closed. The hood open switch must be Inactive in order for the remote start to function.
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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.