Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The RVS system will not operate if any of the following conditions are present:
- More than two remote start attempts have occurred
- The hazard switch is in the ON position
- A current hazard switch DTC is set
- The vehicle hood is ajar or a malfunction exists in the hood ajar switch
- The CTD system detects an alarm trigger
- Excessive engine RPM
- Excessive coolant temperature
- Accelerator pedal position greater than 0 percent
- Vehicle not in park
- The immobilizer system detects a malfunction
- A current automatic transmission shift lock control system DTC is set.
- A vehicle speed sensor signal is detected by the ECM/PCM.
- A current DTC is set that will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
If a BCM has recently been replaced, ensure that the proper BCM setup procedure for enabling RVS has been performed. Refer to Body Control Module Programming and Setup .