Puddle lights and remote start.

[StingerT303]

You can use the regular fob:

I have the remote start option as well and was bummed to see it on an extra fob. After reading the manual, turns out that extra fob is not necessary!!! On the regular key fob, press the lock button and then press (do not hold) the trunk release OR panic button and the car will start. The car does turn off though when you open the door. Doesn't really bother me too much considering the purpose of my remote start is to warm the interior on cold Colorado days.

Edit: this may make for a good thread in itself, as I bet a bunch of remote start users dont know the regular fob can accomplish the same task. Really, I'm not sure why the extra fob exists...

 

[Plainolmoo]

You can use the regular fob:

I have the remote start option as well and was bummed to see it on an extra fob. After reading the manual, turns out that extra fob is not necessary!!! On the regular key fob, press the lock button and then press (do not hold) the trunk release OR panic button and the car will start. The car does turn off though when you open the door. Doesn't really bother me too much considering the purpose of my remote start is to warm the interior on cold Colorado days.

Edit: this may make for a good thread in itself, as I bet a bunch of remote start users dont know the regular fob can accomplish the same task. Really, I'm not sure why the extra fob exists...

I just went out and tried what you and @Chris suggested. Neither works. @StingerT303 this is the Kia system for your Stinger correct?

 

[StingerT303]

Yes, this is for the factory optioned remote start. Press the lock button, and within 3 seconds press (and dont hold) the trunk button. The additional fob doesn't need to be used, or even need to be close. Odd that it wouldn't work as we both have US spec GT2 cars... Weird..

 

[Chris]

Yes, this is for the factory optioned remote start. Press the lock button, and within 3 seconds press (and dont hold) the trunk button. The additional fob doesn't need to be used, or even need to be close. Odd that it wouldn't work as we both have US spec GT2 cars... Weird..

I'm pretty sure the dealer didn't do something they should have if it doesn't work. I know they told me something about "training" the system to work with the original fob. I would ask the dealership what's up.

 

[Plainolmoo]

Yes, this is for the factory optioned remote start. Press the lock button, and within 3 seconds press (and dont hold) the trunk button. The additional fob doesn't need to be used, or even need to be close. Odd that it wouldn't work as we both have US spec GT2 cars... Weird..

THAT WAS IT! I was holding the button instead of just pressing it. It's all good and works just like you said. You guys saved me a 50 mile round trip in suburban DC traffic back to the dealer. I can't thank you enough.

P.S. Sal could you add the RIF award (reading is fundamental) because it said right there in his first post NOT TO HOLD THE DAMN BUTTON !

 

[StingerT303]

THAT WAS IT! I was holding the button instead of just pressing it. It's all good and works just like you said. You guys saved me a 50 mile round trip in suburban DC traffic back to the dealer. I can't thank you enough.

I'll mail you a bill

I did the same thing the first time I tried it. I held the trunk button and big surprise, the car did not start and the trunk opened...

 

[DaJackson]

Got this when I had my remote start installed yesterday. May help people in the future.

 

[Bryan3.3]

Thanks for the video, I will be having the puddle lights with mud guards and sport pedals installed shortly. I didn’t know they were that bright, looks great.

 

[bumble bee]

Very cool i like the whole setup.