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Frank P
Distance from vehicle to start
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I just purchased a 2026 Sportage. Live in western PA. Book states you should be within 33ft to remote start vehicle. So, I need to dress up in a snow storm, go outside, to remote start my car?? Must be a GREEN thing. Why did I pay for remote starter? Can this distance be extended?
ucinn35
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Have you tried it yet being further away?I just purchased a 2026 Sportage. Live in western PA. Book states you should be within 33ft to remote start vehicle. So, I need to dress up in a snow storm, go outside, to remote start my car?? Must be a GREEN thing. Why did I pay for remote starter? Can this distance be extended?
You must walk near the vehicle. I didn't contact dealer yet.Have you tried it yet being further away?
ucinn35
Member
Why don't you use the kia app? You can start it from the other side of the world if you want then.
ucinn35
Member
Have never had one that could.. you can't put a high power transmitter in one of these key fobs running off 5 voltsI understand that. ? is, why a key remote that must be within 33ft. Doesn't make common sense.
I think your options are: you can pony up $149/yr for Kia Connect Plus to remote start from your phone, or get a generic remote starter installed that includes a stronger transmitter.
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-compare-packages.html
We all have wish lists for our cars. I wish my 2023 had memory mirrors! At least you probably have that? If so, I'll get a remote starter installed in mine and we can trade?
https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/uvo-compare-packages.html
We all have wish lists for our cars. I wish my 2023 had memory mirrors! At least you probably have that? If so, I'll get a remote starter installed in mine and we can trade?