[LnkisaPOS]

Just recently (a few weeks after modem replacement) when my auto start schedule runs it pops up two messages on my phone separately as if it's starting twice. It never behaved that way before this year or last and it also did not start immediately after the modem replacement, only last week and it continues this week so far too. I've got an iPhone and all updated software on phone and app. Nothing seemed to change around the time when it started to pop up the two messages.

Anyone else's schedule give you two auto start confirm messages? Weird.
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Also might I add the time it starts each morning also seems to vary. It began starting exactly on time at 8:05 the first week, now recently it's crept to 8:04 and 8:03 sometimes.

 

[2015 MSM]

Never had a duplicate message before, I have Android, and this is before, and now after the modem was replaced.

 

[LnkisaPOS]

I never had it with the old modem either.. I also have had the same set schedule since the modem replacement (no new ones) and only one schedule for weekday mornings for work. Nothing changed there either. The messages don't pop up together either, Ill pay attention tomorrow morning to see how long in between before the second one pops up.

Just weird it seems but probably harmless.

 

[LnkisaPOS]

Anyone with an iPhone want to chime in or test?

 

[5.0 Candy REDCS]

I know nothing about any of this.....but the obvious question is: have you checked the phone and car signal strength....could it be the phone 's first attempt does not quite reach the MKC, then launches into a second attempt? I just don't know...I have been having a hassle with signal strength with my IPhone where I live, someone calling me....my phone does not ring at times and just defaults to voice mail.

 

[5.0 Candy REDCS]

Keep your eye on signal strength located top left hand corner, as you send request for MKC to start...less than 3 bars and I would be concerned about signal reaching.....add the fact the car might be in a garage (I don't know where you keep yours) but the concrete block and garage build just might cause a problem combined with a weakened signal.Like I said, I know nothing about any of this,just guessing, sorry!

 

[countryguy]

I just had the modem in the car replaced today so once I get the car back, I will schedule an auto start and see what messages I receive.

 

[LnkisaPOS]

I just had the modem in the car replaced today so once I get the car back, I will schedule an auto start and see what messages I receive.

Great! Thanks for checking it out. My messages popped up within a few seconds of each other again... Probably ok just a little weird to me that it never happened before. I'm just happy my modem and scheduling works again, had a lot of problems before they finally replaced it. And as said works much faster now.

 

[LnkisaPOS]

Keep your eye on signal strength located top left hand corner, as you send request for MKC to start...less than 3 bars and I would be concerned about signal reaching.....add the fact the car might be in a garage (I don't know where you keep yours) but the concrete block and garage build just might cause a problem combined with a weakened signal.Like I said, I know nothing about any of this,just guessing, sorry!

Thanks but I've never had any signal issues with my modem and my service. The weirder thing is that it didnt start happening immediately after the modem replacement if it was just the way the new modem communicates so it seemed kind of new and random. Didn't change a schedule either which I also might have blamed it on. My car is in garage and there's no concrete, just drywall.
Oh well, like stated at least it works. Doesn't appear to be any type of problem, just behavior different from what I've normally expected was wondering if anyone else had that pop up.

 

[5.0 Candy REDCS]

Glad you resolved it.

 

[LnkisaPOS]

Glad you resolved it.

Well is still happens but for now I don't think it a problem. Just keep an eye on it. It will probably just go back to normal as randomly as it popped up, had several "ghost" issues with this car LOL.

 

[LnkisaPOS]

Ok, think I figured it out..

Has to do with the lock screen being on..when the lock screen is on for some reason it pops up two messages When my phone is unlocked it displays only once so just has to do with lock screen on iPhone. Just think its by design, no issue.

 

[countryguy]

I used the auto start today and I do not receive any kind of pop up message. All I get is the 'auto shut down time remaining' message at the bottom. I am using an Android however.

 

[Sschr]

I just got my MKC last week. I am not trying to be a smart ass, but I can't for the life of me understand the need for the Autostart. Can someone explain to me how you use it?

 

[countryguy]

Autostart is useful when you want the car to start at the same time every day or on a regular schedule. For instant going to work Mon. through Fri., I leave at 7:15 am. Being that it is winter and friggin' cold, it is a necessity to have the car run for a few minutes before driving off, as well as to warm up the interior, heated seats, wheel, etc. so by scheduling the auto start for 7:05 am, the car will start and be ready to go when I leave at 7:15 without me having to remember to start it.

 

[Sschr]

Hard for me to wrap my head around having to warm up the car here in Florida, but I can see that if I was still commuting to work, it would be good in the afternoon to cool the car.
Thanks

 

[countryguy]

Autostart will be great in the summer heat as well to cool down the car.

 

[LnkisaPOS]

Autostart will be great in the summer heat as well to cool down the car.

Yes works well for both applications!
No more boiling leather burns:smile

 

[Toady]

No more boiling leather burns:smile

Yeah! Leave those for the bedroom!

 

[LnkisaPOS]

Yeah! Leave those for the bedroom!

Ha ha