This is a walkthrough process of using Appcar DiagFCA software version 1.7 to enable remote start activation on 2008 - 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town & Country.
Items you'll need:
1. New keys with remote start activation: shorturl.at/nszIP
2. OBD2 connector - I use Vgate vLinker FS OBD2: shorturl.at/bkHU9
3. 1k ohm resistor: shorturl.at/jm167
4. Appcar DiagFCA software $29.95 USD for 1 VIN: appcar-diagfca.com/en/place-order/
5. Website instructions for remote start (instructions are outdated so follow the video for best results): appcar-diagfca.com/en/diy/remote-start/chrysler-and-dodge-minivans/
6. Website instructions for programming keys: appcar-diagfca.com/en/diy/key-programming/how-to-program-key-fob-chrysler-town-country-and-dodge-grand-caravan/
Steps:
00:00 Intro
01:33 Insert 1k ohm resistor into hood ajar module as a bypass (or buy the actual hood ajar switch and bracket): shorturl.at/fPQ04
02:48 Plug in OBD2 scan tool and open Appcar DiagFCA software.
04:19 Navigate to Diagnostic - TIPMCGW - and filter for "TIPM Configurable Inputs: Reconfigurable Input 2"
05:07 Click edit and change value to Hood Ajar Switch and Save.
05:38 In the same navigation Diagnostic - TIPMCGW - filter for "Vehicle Configuration 1: Remote Start". Click edit and change value to Set and Save.
06:07 Navigate to Diagnostic - WCM - Routines - Read PIN Code. Run the routine and copy/write down your PIN code.
06:45 Reset WIN Configuration: Navigate to Diagnostic - WCM - Routines - Reset WIN Configuration. Enter PIN code from step 7 and run.
07:34 Program Keys: Navigate to Diagnostic - WCM - Routines - Program Ignition Keys or Key FOBs. Insert new keys with remote start button and 2 clicks to ON. Enter in PIN code from step 7. Run the routine to program the new keys.
10:12 Try the remote start with the new keys by clicking the remote start button twice.
10:25 If remote start does not work, drive the car for 5-10 minutes and then try the remote start again.