Burtman Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 The Heated Drivers seat does not come on when using Remote starting. I tried it when in AUTO mode and also with AUTO mode off and keeping the seat heater left on when turning off vehicle. Can not find what I am doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreated........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sboots88 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 The Heated Drivers seat does not come on when using Remote starting. I tried it when in AUTO mode and also with AUTO mode off and keeping the seat heater left on when turning off vehicle. Can not find what I am doing wrong? Any help would be greatly appreated........ How cold is it when you are using the remote start? And how long before you actually get in the car? I leave my climate control on full auto and when I use remote start and it is cold out, the seat is on. When I then get in the car and press the start button, the screens come on, but the heated seat is then not on. If I want to have the heated seat, I need to turn that on manually after I "start" the car. -steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baum Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 What year do you have? i have on 09 sport and i have to turn them on manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtman Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I have an 2011 Edge Limited. The temp outside is 20 degrees out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I have an 2011 Edge Limited. The temp outside is 20 degrees out. I have noticed that my seats turn on, but they are not HOT like if you have them set to high, they just aren't cold when getting in. Granted... it is currently 0f today so anything is better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtman Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Do I need to keep it in the AUTO mode or just leave the seat heater on when I turn off the vehicle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Do I need to keep it in the AUTO mode or just leave the seat heater on when I turn off the vehicle ? I have everything set to auto - I am terrible at remembering to turn everything up when I get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtman Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thanks for the Info........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Interesting. On my 2010 (and my 2008) the heated seats had to be switched on manually after I got in the car. The Service people (Canada) told me it was a FORD safety function and could not be overridden just like you cannot over-ride the tire warning if you put on winter tires on new rims without pressure sensors (at Can$250 each most people I know live with the annoyance of the light and message). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Just to clarify On the 2011 Edge the remote start will also turn on the heated seats and the rear defroster/heated mirrors (providing you have it set to Auto and the temps are below freezing). Once in the car and you press the start button you will have to manually reset the heated seats and rear defroster/mirrors Works very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl-z Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 The heated seats never worked for me (2011 MKX) during Remote Start and I tested it in temperatures as low as -26C (Auto settings). Neither did the heated steering wheel or the front or rear defrost. Then a couple of weeks ago, I detected a slight warmth to the steering wheel. Then yesterday my steering wheel was actually hot and the front defrost cleared a small space. Don't know if the rear defrost did anything as there wasn't anything there to clear. My seat was a cold as ever though. So what does this tell you? Maybe my MKX is possessed? Maybe it knew I have a dealer appointment scheduled for next week and it wants to make me look bad? Every day is a new adventure in this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 The heated seats never worked for me (2011 MKX) during Remote Start and I tested it in temperatures as low as -26C (Auto settings). Neither did the heated steering wheel or the front or rear defrost. Then a couple of weeks ago, I detected a slight warmth to the steering wheel. Then yesterday my steering wheel was actually hot and the front defrost cleared a small space. Don't know if the rear defrost did anything as there wasn't anything there to clear. My seat was a cold as ever though. So what does this tell you? Maybe my MKX is possessed? Maybe it knew I have a dealer appointment scheduled for next week and it wants to make me look bad? Every day is a new adventure in this thing. I have had the Sync update on my '11 Edge and since then I'm thinking my heated seats are not working. The front and rear defrost are doing the job however. Tomorrow morning I'll run it through 2 10 minute remote starts for a total of 20 minutes. If seats aren't warm by then I will know for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsTryaFord Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Just to clarify On the 2011 Edge the remote start will also turn on the heated seats and the rear defroster/heated mirrors (providing you have it set to Auto and the temps are below freezing). Once in the car and you press the start button you will have to manually reset the heated seats and rear defroster/mirrors Works very well This is exactly how it operates on my existing vehicle (2008 Acadia) so I hope Ford has done its homework as this works so good PS: Waiting on a 2011 Edge Limited AWD since mid Oct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLap Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Just to clarify On the 2011 Edge the remote start will also turn on the heated seats and the rear defroster/heated mirrors (providing you have it set to Auto and the temps are below freezing). Once in the car and you press the start button you will have to manually reset the heated seats and rear defroster/mirrors Works very well Tom, that must explain the issue I've been having with my heated seats not coming on in the "Auto" mode with remote start. Here in SoCal we rarely get to freezing,but in the Winter we can get down to the mid-30's and it would be nice to have toasty seats when getting in...wonder if that setting can be adjusted? I have all the Remote Start Climate settings on "Auto" - does the actual "climate control system" in the center stack need to be set to auto as well - can't imagine how that would affect the heated seats though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff1138 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Tom, that must explain the issue I've been having with my heated seats not coming on in the "Auto" mode with remote start. Here in SoCal we rarely get to freezing,but in the Winter we can get down to the mid-30's and it would be nice to have toasty seats when getting in...wonder if that setting can be adjusted? I have all the Remote Start Climate settings on "Auto" - does the actual "climate control system" in the center stack need to be set to auto as well - can't imagine how that would affect the heated seats though...... NO - the center stack doesn't have to be set to auto. If the default setting can be changed, not sure, haven't heard of anyone asking. You could have it set to "last setting" and you have to remember to turn your seats on before you turn it off and get out. If it gets to mid 30's in the winter we are taking of coats and wearing shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Wolansky Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I have never seen them working either.... I always have to turn them on manually and seats are really freezing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I have never seen them working either.... I always have to turn them on manually and seats are really freezing... I can tell you my Edge Limited with remote does turn the heated seats and rear defroster on. Temps must be below freezing however. Once I start the car after getting in I must then turn the seats and rear defroster back on because once you physically start the car the seats and defroster turn off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrain Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I just bought a 2012 Edge and I'm very frustrated with Ford! When you buy the car you hear 'remote start' and 'climate settings' and I can see the heated seat settings in the left menu. But then to learn that someone at Ford decided that it would only work at freezing or lower -- that's ridiculous. I live in Sacramento and the temp often gets down to 35F. Where I'm from that's friggen cold and I want my butt warmed up. I can choose from about 7 different colors for the interior "mood lights", but I can't configure the temp to have the seat heaters come on? Come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBoucher Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 My heated seats turn on with my remote start in both summer and winter. It’s a nuisance. I would like to know how to turn it off completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Guessing it’s a 2011 or newer. The settings screen to left of speedometer will give you the option to adjust the remote start settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Guest TBoucher said: My heated seats turn on with my remote start in both summer and winter. It’s a nuisance. I would like to know how to turn it off completely. My seats cool or heat when remote started, dependant on the ambient, it's very convenient. My steering will also heat when ambient is low, and remote started. Edited February 16, 2019 by 1004ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, 1004ron said: My seats cool or heat when remote started, dependant on the ambient, it's very convenient. When the temp is set to auto, the seats will heat or cool when I use remote start. I agree it is very convenient indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2007 ford edge Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 My 2007 doesnt have the large display screen. Can i still get my heated seats to come on with remote start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Guest 2007 ford edge said: My 2007 doesnt have the large display screen. Can i still get my heated seats to come on with remote start? Doubtful...your vehicle electrical architecture is an old generation. Unless you use an aftermarket method. Edited November 17, 2020 by jmr061 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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