Remote start heated seats. Does it work? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rodimus prime · 10-02-2009, 07:42 AM

Its been starting to get cold here in the mornings, so I went through the menu on the car and set the seats to heat with remote start. Well yesterday I started the car the last few minutes before I left for work. When I got in the car the seats were still cold. I figured maybe the leather was just cold still. So I turned them on when I put the key to the start position.

Well same thing happened today, except I gave the car a lot more time to warm up. When I put the key in the on position it doesnt indicate the seat heaters are on. Then when I turn them on manually they heat up in about 2 min. I even sat there for a few minutes before turning it on to see if they were heating...but I got nothing.

Anybody try this option out yet and have success?

CamaroSkooter · 10-02-2009, 08:06 AM

Do you have to turn the heated seats on before you exit the car last, kinda like setting the a/c or heater prior to getting out?

Haven't tried it yet...

StlRomAniaN · 10-02-2009, 08:11 AM

The seats don't heat up with remote start, unfortunately. I've tried it over the last two weeks.

myold88 · 10-02-2009, 08:21 AM

I read that the seats and mirrors heat automatically "when the temperature drops below a certain temperature". The problem is the temperature was not listed. I doubt that its cold enough in most areas yet.

ZombieEatsYou · 10-02-2009, 08:25 AM

Forget about auto, I've turned mine on manually and can't tell if they're working. The lights come on but my buttometer ain't detecting a rise in temp.

Laserjen · 10-02-2009, 08:35 AM

You should probably have the dealer check them out if you can't feel the heat -- it takes a few minutes but they get quite toasty, like a heating pad! I turned mine off quickly then since it was 75 degrees out.

I haven't tried to see if they come on with the remote start yet because it hasn't been very cold out yet. I hope this feature works though, I'm looking forward to it in the winter!

rodimus prime · 10-02-2009, 08:44 AM

There is an option in the vehicle settings that says "remote start heated seats" I set that to on. But I get nothing. I dont care what GM thinks...at 49 degrees leather is cold.

Brokinarrow · 10-02-2009, 10:18 AM

Well those heated seats kick in pretty quick, I think they are worried that if you start them remotely it could cause problems (with nothing for the seats to heat besides themselves.)

Brokinarrow · 10-02-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laserjen

You should probably have the dealer check them out if you can't feel the heat -- it takes a few minutes but they get quite toasty, like a heating pad! I turned mine off quickly then since it was 75 degrees out.

I haven't tried to see if they come on with the remote start yet because it hasn't been very cold out yet. I hope this feature works though, I'm looking forward to it in the winter!

Mine get pretty toasty within 30 seconds or so...

rodimus prime · 10-02-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Well those heated seats kick in pretty quick, I think they are worried that if you start them remotely it could cause problems (with nothing for the seats to heat besides themselves.)

There is an option in the cars setting through the stero to turn them on with remote start. I really dont think there is any way to cause a problem with no rump to roast.

Can anyone else confirm if their cars seats will heat with remote start?

Brokinarrow · 10-02-2009, 10:38 AM

I'd go test for ya, but alas, I have a manual and no remote start...

bluman · 10-02-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

There is an option in the cars setting through the stero to turn them on with remote start. I really dont think there is any way to cause a problem with no rump to roast.

Can anyone else confirm if their cars seats will heat with remote start?

they should, setting is in the radio

rodimus prime · 10-02-2009, 05:16 PM

I looked it up in the owners manual and it says the same thing. It doesnt mention anything about temps for the remote start w/heated seats.

lee · 10-02-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

Forget about auto, I've turned mine on manually and can't tell if they're working. The lights come on but my buttometer ain't detecting a rise in temp.

mine dont seem to work either

10-02-2009, 07:42 AM	#1
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Remote start heated seats. Does it work? Its been starting to get cold here in the mornings, so I went through the menu on the car and set the seats to heat with remote start. Well yesterday I started the car the last few minutes before I left for work. When I got in the car the seats were still cold. I figured maybe the leather was just cold still. So I turned them on when I put the key to the start position. Well same thing happened today, except I gave the car a lot more time to warm up. When I put the key in the on position it doesnt indicate the seat heaters are on. Then when I turn them on manually they heat up in about 2 min. I even sat there for a few minutes before turning it on to see if they were heating...but I got nothing. Anybody try this option out yet and have success?

10-02-2009, 08:11 AM	#3
StlRomAniaN Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	The seats don't heat up with remote start, unfortunately. I've tried it over the last two weeks. __________________

10-02-2009, 08:25 AM	#5
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,271 View My Garage	Forget about auto, I've turned mine on manually and can't tell if they're working. The lights come on but my buttometer ain't detecting a rise in temp. __________________

10-02-2009, 08:35 AM	#6
Laserjen Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 203	You should probably have the dealer check them out if you can't feel the heat -- it takes a few minutes but they get quite toasty, like a heating pad! I turned mine off quickly then since it was 75 degrees out. I haven't tried to see if they come on with the remote start yet because it hasn't been very cold out yet. I hope this feature works though, I'm looking forward to it in the winter! __________________ Then: 2LT/RS Black/Black auto w/sunroof Now: 2SS/RS CRT/Black auto w/sunroof

10-02-2009, 10:18 AM	#8
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Well those heated seats kick in pretty quick, I think they are worried that if you start them remotely it could cause problems (with nothing for the seats to heat besides themselves.) __________________

10-02-2009, 08:06 AM	#2
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Do you have to turn the heated seats on before you exit the car last, kinda like setting the a/c or heater prior to getting out? Haven't tried it yet...

10-02-2009, 08:21 AM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I read that the seats and mirrors heat automatically "when the temperature drops below a certain temperature". The problem is the temperature was not listed. I doubt that its cold enough in most areas yet.

10-02-2009, 08:44 AM	#7
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	There is an option in the vehicle settings that says "remote start heated seats" I set that to on. But I get nothing. I dont care what GM thinks...at 49 degrees leather is cold.

10-02-2009, 10:38 AM	#11
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	I'd go test for ya, but alas, I have a manual and no remote start... __________________

10-02-2009, 05:16 PM	#13
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	I looked it up in the owners manual and it says the same thing. It doesnt mention anything about temps for the remote start w/heated seats.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
This site is like crack. You know you're addicted to Camaro5 when...	GameOver620	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	463	01-03-2011 02:28 PM
Reasons for using the remote start.........	NewCamaroGuy	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	29	09-09-2009 01:46 PM
Very bad door locking issue	Sean_W	Camaro Issues / Problems \| Warranty Discussions \| TSB and Recalls	8	07-24-2009 10:32 PM
Remote Start	l008com	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	34	11-18-2008 03:19 PM
First engine bay shots of the 2009 Chevy Camaro + other exterior/interior bits	DetroitWonk	Camaro Photos \| Spyshots \| Video \| Media Gallery	212	05-08-2008 02:10 PM