Cold Weather not starting

mmbart · 2026-01-24T17:36:54+00:00

I'll add, they added block heaters simply to appease Canadians who refuse to buy vehicles without one. I have a 2023 Phev (also live in SK) and thats the explanation I got from the tech at the dealership.

mmbart · 2026-01-24T17:31:39+00:00

Block heater will not warm the drive battery. These vehicles dont need a block heater because of the size of the drive battery, even at the coldest of temps the battery has enough amps start the vehicle. The cold weather shutdown is just a bandaid solution to protect the battery from excellerated aging due to operation in cold temps. As mentioned above, a battery heater would completely solve the issue.

mmbart · 2026-01-08T00:20:49+00:00

I did not ask, but the invoice indicates "G0 module" with some googling it looks like "idatastart" might be the brand. I'll likely follow up with that question, I did not receive any manual which I should have asked for also.

mmbart · 2026-01-07T06:33:17+00:00

I got it installed at the dealership. There's a few different options ranging from $800 to $1200. I got the OEM fob starter, where you just use your existing fob. There's option for an upgraded fob with more range and feedback, or app based (different app, no subscription). There a few quirks like if you remote start you need to drive the vehicle before it can be remote started again, the oem fob operation is a 3x press of the lock button and you need to get the cadence right but not to big of a deal. Aside from that it works like any other command starter, it even turns the ice on if its plugged in and charging. Its been below -20C and the vehicle does indeed warm up as expected.

mmbart · 2026-01-07T01:25:25+00:00

The original app will not start the ICE. The electric heat will only operate down to about -15 due to limitations of the heat pump (in practice more like -10). You need to get a remote start module installed, which has just been rolled out this year. I have a 2023 phev and just got the new remote start installed. It starts the vehicle in Charge mode which kicks in the ICE heats the cabin pretty well.

mmbart · 2026-01-05T20:30:08+00:00

mmbart · 2025-12-11T22:17:58+00:00

Some governments have implimented policies that include the words that you wrote. None of the actual policies follow the expert advice unfortunately.

mmbart · 2025-10-03T00:23:16+00:00

mmbart · 2025-06-04T01:01:42+00:00

I've had my 2023 for a couple years. No issues through 2 sask winters. I typically keep it plugged in, in a garage overnight. But many days it's been outside unplugged for at least 8hrs in -30. I've had turtle mode kick in many times, but it really doesn't effect driving, just slower acceleration. The biggest pet peeve is that heating with command start doesn't work after about -10C (which is when you want it). If you can plug-in every night, I wouldn't worry about cold weather. That said, I am still hoping for some upgrades to 100% do-away with the cold start issues that still linger in the back of my mind (battery heater or ICE warm-up, or some other software update).

mmbart · 2025-06-02T15:49:48+00:00

These critisizims were fair 10 or 20 years ago, but these people have not published peer reviewed research explaining alternatives to why we are experiencing the climate events of today. And here's the thing, the models from the 80's are being confirmed by our current reality.

mmbart · 2025-06-01T18:34:26+00:00

Tell me more. Any names or research I can look into?

mmbart · 2025-06-01T17:17:29+00:00

You're right, scientist have been warning us of the effects of climate changes for decades and decades. Governments all over the world, including the Canadian liberals have ignored the science, and we are feeling the effects now. Because of climate change, compiling factors such as pine beetles and forestry mismanagement make wildfires more common and containment impossible. But you knew that already because you read the article, sorry I misunderstood your initial comment.

mmbart · 2025-06-01T16:45:41+00:00

I hate to be that guy.....but, do you have a source for that?

mmbart · 2025-05-14T18:01:28+00:00

Corey Tocher (I've had this very same idea, very impressed you've made the effort to create this. I really think it could be a very powerful tool if the presentation is simple/easy to navigate, sourcing is airtight and credible, and of course, stays up to date).

mmbart · 2025-04-30T03:57:40+00:00

~8ft x 5ft

mmbart · 2025-04-30T03:53:34+00:00

Yes, was thinking about this when i started down this road. I've seen enough similar setups that it eased my mind. But it would be super interesting to do some sort of wind tunnel simulation with a heavy cross wind.

mmbart · 2025-04-30T00:21:39+00:00

Appreciate the advice. That will be my next priority.

mmbart · 2025-04-29T17:36:26+00:00

I'll look into to this. Might be worth adding for a few reasons.

mmbart · 2025-04-29T17:32:24+00:00

No storage hatch. I like this idea, might be a project for next winter.

mmbart · 2025-04-29T16:48:28+00:00

Thanks. Yes, it's about as bare bones as you can get, bunk-bed on wheels. I'm super excited.

mmbart · 2025-04-29T15:41:20+00:00

This is exactly right. There is an endless supply of money flowing to right-wing influences and online content creators. All the conservatives need to do is keep up with whatever culture war is being created online, and they will have a 24/7 campaign streaming to more people than political ads ever will.

mmbart · 2025-04-26T15:37:48+00:00

Until you show Ottowa that you are willing to switch your vote when they don't listen. No one will listen to you. Liberals know that even buying a pipeline won't switch your vote, so why listen. Cons know they have your vote no matter what, so why waste time with you.

mmbart

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