Remote start with just the remote!!
11-07-16, 03:08 PM
#92
I tried the 1-2-3/hold method 10 times. No luck for me...
11-07-16, 06:07 PM
#93
Did you try the 1-2-3-4/hold yet. That's the only way mine will work when using the fob. Curious to know if anyone else has to do the 4 quick while holding the 4th for a few seconds until lights flash as me? Or am I the only one? Mine is a 2016 450h, build date 12/15 Canada. Also, if the 3 push or 4 push doesn't work, try unlocking the doors, then relock and try again.
11-26-16, 10:35 PM
#94
Driver School Candidate
I just picked up my 2016 RX 350 F Sport last week. I also couldn't get the remote start to work with the key fob, I tried the 3 button, 4 button, hell I even tried 5 or 6 and I couldn't get it to remote start. The otherday I spoke to my salesman who said you can't start the car with just the key fob and he would get me the Enform activation code. Once I activated Enform I was able to remote start over the internet with some delay. The next day I decided to try the key fob again and the 3 button method worked the first time.
I am am not sure if the Enform activation also enabled the key fob to remote start my RX, but I can tell you it didn't work before the activation and it works fine now.
I am am not sure if the Enform activation also enabled the key fob to remote start my RX, but I can tell you it didn't work before the activation and it works fine now.
11-27-16, 07:49 AM
#95
This is listed under the " build your RX section":SMARTACCESS*
The SmartAccess key fob lets you lock and unlock your doors and start the push-button ignition—all without having to take your keys out of your pocket or purse. As soon as the sensors detect the presence of your SmartAccess key, the door unlocks when you touch a front-door handle.
STANDARD ON: RX 450h F SPORT, RX 350, RX 450h,RX 350 F SPORT
There must be something we are missing as to why some owners can start the cars while others cannot. I have questioned Lexus and they say the Enform does not have to be functioning for the FOB to work . Is anyone outside their one year Enform and still having their FOB working ?
The SmartAccess key fob lets you lock and unlock your doors and start the push-button ignition—all without having to take your keys out of your pocket or purse. As soon as the sensors detect the presence of your SmartAccess key, the door unlocks when you touch a front-door handle.
STANDARD ON: RX 450h F SPORT, RX 350, RX 450h,RX 350 F SPORT
There must be something we are missing as to why some owners can start the cars while others cannot. I have questioned Lexus and they say the Enform does not have to be functioning for the FOB to work . Is anyone outside their one year Enform and still having their FOB working ?
Last edited by stevemcb; 11-27-16 at 08:36 AM.
11-27-16, 03:26 PM
#96
This is listed under the " build your RX section":SMARTACCESS*
The SmartAccess key fob lets you lock and unlock your doors and start the push-button ignition—all without having to take your keys out of your pocket or purse. As soon as the sensors detect the presence of your SmartAccess key, the door unlocks when you touch a front-door handle.
STANDARD ON: RX 450h F SPORT, RX 350, RX 450h,RX 350 F SPORT
There must be something we are missing as to why some owners can start the cars while others cannot. I have questioned Lexus and they say the Enform does not have to be functioning for the FOB to work . Is anyone outside their one year Enform and still having their FOB working ?
The SmartAccess key fob lets you lock and unlock your doors and start the push-button ignition—all without having to take your keys out of your pocket or purse. As soon as the sensors detect the presence of your SmartAccess key, the door unlocks when you touch a front-door handle.
STANDARD ON: RX 450h F SPORT, RX 350, RX 450h,RX 350 F SPORT
There must be something we are missing as to why some owners can start the cars while others cannot. I have questioned Lexus and they say the Enform does not have to be functioning for the FOB to work . Is anyone outside their one year Enform and still having their FOB working ?
11-27-16, 08:05 PM
#98
Lexus Champion
The Fob start requires the following:
1) Active Enform subscription (1st year free). Only works for cars in the US.
2) Be within range of locking/unlocking car.
3) Car parked in an area with good cellular coverage (car uses SafetyConnect connection in order to fulfill request). Car cannot be parked in a structure.
4) Press the fob in the right sequence. Press 1, release, press 2, release, press 3, hold until you see hazards flash, release.
I can confirm that you need an active Enform subscription. On my 2015 GS350, the fob start worked for a few days after the subscription expired and stopped. If you don't activate your Enform Remote app, then it won't work.
1) Active Enform subscription (1st year free). Only works for cars in the US.
2) Be within range of locking/unlocking car.
3) Car parked in an area with good cellular coverage (car uses SafetyConnect connection in order to fulfill request). Car cannot be parked in a structure.
4) Press the fob in the right sequence. Press 1, release, press 2, release, press 3, hold until you see hazards flash, release.
I can confirm that you need an active Enform subscription. On my 2015 GS350, the fob start worked for a few days after the subscription expired and stopped. If you don't activate your Enform Remote app, then it won't work.
11-30-16, 10:55 AM
#100
Driver School Candidate
The Fob start requires the following:
1) Active Enform subscription (1st year free). Only works for cars in the US.
2) Be within range of locking/unlocking car.
3) Car parked in an area with good cellular coverage (car uses SafetyConnect connection in order to fulfill request). Car cannot be parked in a structure.
4) Press the fob in the right sequence. Press 1, release, press 2, release, press 3, hold until you see hazards flash, release.
I can confirm that you need an active Enform subscription. On my 2015 GS350, the fob start worked for a few days after the subscription expired and stopped. If you don't activate your Enform Remote app, then it won't work.
1) Active Enform subscription (1st year free). Only works for cars in the US.
2) Be within range of locking/unlocking car.
3) Car parked in an area with good cellular coverage (car uses SafetyConnect connection in order to fulfill request). Car cannot be parked in a structure.
4) Press the fob in the right sequence. Press 1, release, press 2, release, press 3, hold until you see hazards flash, release.
I can confirm that you need an active Enform subscription. On my 2015 GS350, the fob start worked for a few days after the subscription expired and stopped. If you don't activate your Enform Remote app, then it won't work.
Now the question is to those who say they are not an active subscriber to Enform that can still start their vehicles with the FOB. With all of the issues I had with Enform to activate I wouldn't be surprised if it's an oversight! Enjoy it will you can, once they get their software issues under control it will most likely go away.
The sequence to remotely start with the FOB is as dchar said. Press the lock button once and release, press a second time and release, press a third time holding it (2 or 3 seconds) until the hazard lights flash and release. The vehicle starts! My one complaint is the vehicle shuts off as soon as you unlock it, very inconvenient in my opinion.
12-12-16, 03:07 PM
#102
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NOT without the subscription.
hey guys. i just tried this on my 16 rx350 f sport. the car starts with just the key fob!! press the lock botton 3 times, the 3rd time u hold it for like 3 seconds, the car beeped and car starts. people at the dealership never told me this. so its the same as in my father's 2010 rx350. im not sure if it still works when the lexus enform remote start free trial ends, but i think it will still work. 
My 2016 RX450h starts just fine with the fob.
And then would not ever do that again right after the subscription ends.
12-12-16, 06:10 PM
#104
Lexus Test Driver
12-12-16, 06:20 PM
#105
Lexus Champion
hey guys. i just tried this on my 16 rx350 f sport. the car starts with just the key fob!! press the lock botton 3 times, the 3rd time u hold it for like 3 seconds, the car beeped and car starts. people at the dealership never told me this. so its the same as in my father's 2010 rx350. im not sure if it still works when the lexus enform remote start free trial ends, but i think it will still work.
Last edited by Htony; 12-12-16 at 06:23 PM.