M340i remote start not working

Voodoo_G80 · 12-31-2019, 02:20 AM

Hi all, I’m having an issue with the remote start. My m340i came equipped with the remote start option from factory. It always worked but randomly stopped working. I have catless downpipes on my car which I got installed recently so maybe that is why? I have a check engine light but was told it would go away after I get a tune. I do recall it not working even before the downpipes. I read the owners manual so troubleshoot it but it seems I’m doing everything I can. It’s turned on in the settings. My vents are open. Anybody else have or had this issue and know how to resolve it? I would take it in for service but if they find out I have a check engine and downpipes my warranty is voided. Thanks

aguycalleddb · 12-31-2019, 05:34 AM

I'd hazard a guess that remote start won't operate while there's a check engine warning as the car thinks there's a problem, I'd get that looked at first.

Burrcold · 12-31-2019, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by aguycalleddb

I'd hazard a guess that remote start won't operate while there's a check engine warning as the car thinks there's a problem, I'd get that looked at first.

Probably this. Or are you low on fuel? A lot of remote systems won't work when your gas light is on.

EVLPNDA · 12-31-2019, 01:37 PM

If you have your fob in the same pocket as any other electronics, it wont work.

Voodoo_G80 · 12-31-2019, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Probably this. Or are you low on fuel? A lot of remote systems won't work when your gas light is on.

No. I tried even with a full tank of gas. Same problem

Voodoo_G80 · 12-31-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EVLPNDA

If you have your fob in the same pocket as any other electronics, it wont work.

Just tried. Still not starting

Voodoo_G80 · 12-31-2019, 09:42 PM

The car responds with the flashes and makes a sound as if the car is dead. And won’t remote start.

premier3is · 12-31-2019, 11:11 PM

The stock M340i exhaust sounds fine, why would you want to go with catless downpipes anyways. Sounds like this ones on you if this started after the install. Looks like you going to have to take it to the dealership.

GL.

themnmd · 12-31-2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by premier3is

The stock M340i exhaust sounds fine, why would you want to go with catless downpipes anyways. Sounds like this ones on you if this started after the install. Looks like you going to have to take it to the dealership.

GL.

Humm cat less down pipes and a tune. Sounds like voided warranty?

premier3is · 01-01-2020, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by themnmd

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Originally Posted by premier3is

The stock M340i exhaust sounds fine, why would you want to go with catless downpipes anyways. Sounds like this ones on you if this started after the install. Looks like you going to have to take it to the dealership.

GL.

Humm cat less down pipes and a tune. Sounds like voided warranty?

Pretty much lol

Voodoo_G80 · 01-01-2020, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by premier3is

The stock M340i exhaust sounds fine, why would you want to go with catless downpipes anyways. Sounds like this ones on you if this started after the install. Looks like you going to have to take it to the dealership.

GL.

Trust me. It sounds a lot better and aggressive. Look up some videos

premier3is · 01-01-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange_m340i

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Originally Posted by premier3is

The stock M340i exhaust sounds fine, why would you want to go with catless downpipes anyways. Sounds like this ones on you if this started after the install. Looks like you going to have to take it to the dealership.

GL.

Trust me. It sounds a lot better and aggressive. Look up some videos

I did, just sounds obnoxious.

To each his own though.

HyeM340i · 01-01-2020, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by premier3is

The stock M340i exhaust sounds fine, why would you want to go with catless downpipes anyways. Sounds like this ones on you if this started after the install. Looks like you going to have to take it to the dealership.

GL.

It needs to be about 25% louder.

Voodoo_G80 · 01-01-2020, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeM340i

It needs to be about 25% louder.

Exactly!

GMatrix · 01-03-2020, 12:35 AM

Remote start for my 330i also stopped working after oil change and was updated to Nov/2019 update. On the APP, after pressing "start engine" and loads for a short while, it would say that the engine is running, but the car is still off and do nothing.

bimmer456 · 01-03-2020, 08:49 AM

The car has to be locked and the doors and windows closed I believe and no check engine light.

Arnster8 · 01-03-2020, 10:04 AM

There is an option under climate control in idrive to “allow engine to start” for climate preconditioning. Make sure the option is checked and it should start working again. Mine got deactivated automatically by the last software update. I had the same issue you’re describing until I reactivated again.

Voodoo_G80 · 01-04-2020, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Arnster8

There is an option under climate control in idrive to “allow engine to start” for climate preconditioning. Make sure the option is checked and it should start working again. Mine got deactivated automatically by the last software update. I had the same issue you’re describing until I reactivated again.

Yes. Thank u for the suggestion. I did try that. Everything is toggled on for the remote start option.

GMatrix · 01-05-2020, 04:53 PM

I thought I went in to check that box when I found that it wasn't working, and remembered it was checked. Until I checked it again last night and came up unchecked, after checking it, it worked.

So yes, updating the system will uncheck that box.

Voodoo_G80 · 01-07-2020, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GMatrix

I thought I went in to check that box when I found that it wasn't working, and remembered it was checked. Until I checked it again last night and came up unchecked, after checking it, it worked.

So yes, updating the system will uncheck that box.

Just checked. It’s on.

JayPichardo · 01-08-2020, 05:27 PM

Is your CEL on?

Voodoo_G80 · 01-08-2020, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JayPichardo

Is your CEL on?

Yes still on. I’m doing stage 2 soon and the the tuner told me the issue will be fixed.

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Voodoo_G80 Private First Class 97 Rep 167 Posts Drives: G Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	M340i remote start not working Hi all, I’m having an issue with the remote start. My m340i came equipped with the remote start option from factory. It always worked but randomly stopped working. I have catless downpipes on my car which I got installed recently so maybe that is why? I have a check engine light but was told it would go away after I get a tune. I do recall it not working even before the downpipes. I read the owners manual so troubleshoot it but it seems I’m doing everything I can. It’s turned on in the settings. My vents are open. Anybody else have or had this issue and know how to resolve it? I would take it in for service but if they find out I have a check engine and downpipes my warranty is voided. Thanks
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Voodoo_G80 Private First Class 97 Rep 167 Posts Drives: G Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	The car responds with the flashes and makes a sound as if the car is dead. And won’t remote start.
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premier3is Major 1630 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	The stock M340i exhaust sounds fine, why would you want to go with catless downpipes anyways. Sounds like this ones on you if this started after the install. Looks like you going to have to take it to the dealership. GL.
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GMatrix Enlisted Member 9 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2019 330i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	Remote start for my 330i also stopped working after oil change and was updated to Nov/2019 update. On the APP, after pressing "start engine" and loads for a short while, it would say that the engine is running, but the car is still off and do nothing.
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Arnster8 New Member 23 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 M2, 2020 M340 (G20) Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	There is an option under climate control in idrive to “allow engine to start” for climate preconditioning. Make sure the option is checked and it should start working again. Mine got deactivated automatically by the last software update. I had the same issue you’re describing until I reactivated again.
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