how can i lock the vehicle with engine running and walk away with key

[Plati]

For a little humor on this very serious subject. Back in 1974, a friend left his car running at our camp at the lake all night and well into the next day. People kept coming and going and would ask "hey, did you know you left your car running?". "Yes, I know that"

Apparently the only way he could start it was jump start on a hill and the parking area was flat, so he just left it running. Gas was $0.50 a gallon or something like that. I think he may have even drove into town once to get gas.

 

[LokiWolf]

close to this
I do not want to leave my key in the car, to easy to bust a window and drive off.
i was hoping to leave it running and not have to go through the shut down restart procedure to get the remote start working.
i run in to the bank or post office and it can be 2 minutes or longer.
my 06 superduty i could flip a switch off the ecm feeds and let her run all day at a set rpm without the key.
short answer is i guess i will adjust remote start to run 30 minutes.

thanks all
presently if i can see it out the store window i remote start it, but that also leaves the rear ac off and the recirc off so its cooling hot out air from outside.
have to figure how to turn on rear ac when remote starting

Longest single cycle is 15. I tried to get rear to come on with Remote start, no luck so far. I think there might be a way to do the recirc. I will look in to it.

 

[chuck s]

It does not work that way! Read what I am typing.

In your case it would be 15 + 15 + 5 = 35

OK. End result remains 35 minutes.

-- Chuck

 

[LokiWolf]

OK. End result remains 35 minutes.

-- Chuck

The journey matters...

 

[Trainmaster]

The railroad I worked with kept many of its trucks running 24/7. Like they do with locomotives. Lots of them had no batteries in them. None were ever stolen in the 30 years I recall.

 

[lbv150]

On my 2008 with the added-on Ford remote start, you can keep the engine running and remove the key. If someone jumps in and steps on the brake without putting in the key, the car turns off.

To operate it, you press the remote start fob while the car's running with your foot off the brake. The parking lights will come on. You remove the key and you can get out and lock the door. The car will remain running. Not sure if it times out if you don't come back.

My '04 works the same way, push the start button on the key fob and it stays running with the key removed. I wish the '16 did as well. Unfortunately I have to shut it off and remote start when I get out to run in someplace.

 

[jeff kushner]

I believe there is a setting in the vehicle setup on the left side display that lets you choose how your keypad operates. I think there was an option for 1 button unlocking of all doors or just drivers....which is what I chose. This only works however if I have my fob in my pocket.

jeff

 

[powerboatr]

remote start max is 15 minutes,
in settings i selected climate as the last setting, but the rear ac does not come on in remote start.
shiiiiit i say.

 

[chuck s]

Remote start max is 35 minutes -- we've been discussing this a couple of days. Takes three (3) key sequences to get it that long and depends on the initial setting being 15 minutes via the dashboard menu. 15+10+10=35 or is it 15+15+5=35? Regardless, its a max of 35. Just do the sequence one (1) time and the max is whatever is set in the menu.

I see "last setting" and "automatic" for climate settings. I can't tell if rear HVAC is on or off from the drivers seat unless I reach back and touch the controls. Nor can I tell from outside the car. The heated/cooled seats for sure don't come on with remote start. Maybe I'll get in the back seat, lock myself in, and trigger remote start and see what comes on.

-- Chuck

 

[powerboatr]

i have to go back and retry the extended run time.
i must be holding my mouth wrong, but either way the rear a/c stays off, mine can be selected from the MFT screen or the rear console controls.
then funny thing, wife jumps out to go into store, i slowly drive to park, get NO KEY detected, look down and my key is right where i left it...so her key in her purse must be the admin...

 

[chuck s]

I determined late yesterday that Rear HVAC comes on with Remote Start. At least when set in the left panel menu to "last setting."

My key needs to be in the ignition to drive the truck and the "key in the pocket/purse" type appears to function differently.

-- Chuck

 

[LokiWolf]

So for clarity, there IS NO Question. The restart cycle if the maximum SINGLE run is set to 15 is 15+15+5=35. I know this beyond ZERO shadow of a doubt. I have seen it in numbers, not guessing on the Remote Access App, regardless of if it is done via App or remote.

Also, when set to Auto in the climate control settings under Remote Start, the Rear AC DOES Not come on. Makes sense that it would when set to Last Setting, but that is annoying.

I have been looking for the FORSCAN setting combo to have it work in Auto, but so far no luck. Might be another thing our modules cannot do.

 

[LokiWolf]

i have to go back and retry the extended run time.
i must be holding my mouth wrong, but either way the rear a/c stays off, mine can be selected from the MFT screen or the rear console controls.
then funny thing, wife jumps out to go into store, i slowly drive to park, get NO KEY detected, look down and my key is right where i left it...so her key in her purse must be the admin...

The key that unlocks the vehicle, as long as it stays in the vehicle until start becomes the active key. Happens with the Wife and I all the time.

I make sure if I am driving to press the unlock button when I am getting in. Does 2 things, makes it primary, and sets my seat to my settings.

 

[star-art]

There are two different types of Remote Start packages. Limited and higher trims have push-button start with transponder keys that don't have a physical ignition key. These can stay in your pocket, purse, etc. XLT models with Remote start still have an integrated ignition key/fob like older models. For those vehicles, you have to put the ignition key into the cylinder and turn it to "RUN" in order to drive the vehicle.

I'd never considered before what might happen if two people, each with a transponder key, were to get into the vehicle at the same time. This would explain how "no key detected" could occur when the person with the "active key" exits the vehicle while it's still running -- even though there's another key still present.

 

[chuck s]

No fob on my 2017 XLT with seemingly all the options including remote start. All the buttons are part of the key.

Interesting the VIN on my vehicle caused both my insurance company and Virginia DMV to ask if it was a King Ranch or XLT. I figured it'd be less to insure an XLT.

-- Chuck

 

[star-art]

Yes, the "fob" is part of the key. When I was shopping for a '17 I saw a lot of listings that said "XLT/King Ranch" on the CarFax report and some that were listed for sale at a Ford dealer as "King Ranch" when they were actually XLT models. Weird!

 

[powerboatr]

No fob on my 2017 XLT with seemingly all the options including remote start. All the buttons are part of the key.

Interesting the VIN on my vehicle caused both my insurance company and Virginia DMV to ask if it was a King Ranch or XLT. I figured it'd be less to insure an XLT.

-- Chuck

that is weird...there is no way to confuse an xlt with a king ranch...insurance company was being lazy. as in lots of stuff you can get to be comparable to a king ranch, except the SEATs and center console and neat little door badges

 

[chuck s]

The only way they have to tell is from the VIN. The Lane Bryant and Limited versions must have something in the VIN to differentiate them.

 

[powerboatr]

lane bryant HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE

here in texas we are known to like our King Ranch in south texas, but everywhere else its referred to as western chic??????
the ranch leather shop makes some very impressive leather goods, to fit almost everything a good texan needs to hunt, play attorney and ride a horse, not to mention things their ladies will like
the seats used to be a much better and thicker saddle leather, but now with the climate seats we get thinner leather and not so much saddle feeling as before , but still smells like a saddle after a hot day closed up ..that could be a bad thing depending on diet and what sweated out whislt in the saddle