Jeep Started all by itself

[Yellow Cake Kid]

I had something similar happen to me once when I stopped and shopped at City Market. What I think happened is that when I parked the auto stop start kicked in. I usually remember to disengage the ESS so I am not use to its operation.

I was doing errands and perhaps absent minded; what I think happened is that the Jeep engine stopped automatically, so I put the transmission in Park and then overlooked the need to actually switch the Jeep from Run to Off.

The engine was off and the Jeep was in Park. This is a circumstance that seems familiar to any long time driver.

I got out of the parked Jeep. The engine was not running. When I came back 10 minutes later the Jeep was sitting there idling. I suspect the engine started automatically when the ESS timed out, despite the fact that my key fob was in my pocket. If I recall correctly, when I entered the Jeep the dash displayed the missing key fob warning but it did not make sense to me at the time.

I imagined this explanation a couple hours later.

That's my best guess about what happened in my case.

Good luck.

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[John VonJeep]

Would you rather have a Jeep start when you don't need it to, or need a Jeep to start and it doesn't? :p

Spoken like a Jeep service adviser.

 

[FloridaLarry]

Spoken like a Jeep service adviser.

Haha. Yes, its a 'Jeep thing'

 

[DavidArmen]

Does remote start time out?

I know this one was in a carport, but sounds like it could be dangerous with fumes if it happened in a garage.

10 minutes. It'll also ignore remote start if it times out twice.

And it automatically turns off in about 10 seconds if jeep is low on fuel.

 

[CTMopar]

What engine & transmission do you have? When we’re you last in it? Any chance you have ESS & manual and when you got home you stopped in neutral, foot comes off the clutch, ESS kicks on, you pull the emergency brake, gather your stuff get out, go in the house & then ESS times out & Jeep comes back on? Seems like that could happen.

The horn wouldn’t beep if it was ESS

 

[CTMopar]

I would contact Sirius with your vin and ask them if any remote starts were sent. IF you are worried about theft in your area you can get an RF blocking bag and keep your fobs in there when in the house. The relaying of fob signals is a real thing. Is your office close to the jeep?

These work for blocking RF AmazonSmile: NEW 2-PACK - Mission Darkness Faraday Bag for Keyfobs - RF Shielding Protective Case for Smart "Always On" Keys Fobs Transmitters Small Electronics Vehicle Security Anti-hacking Block Signal Relay : Automotive

The shipping bag that comes with speed pass/fast pass also works to block the signal.

 

[JeepDave]

The horn wouldn’t beep if it was ESS

You probably need to be in the drivers seat with seatbelt buckled too, so nevermind…

 

[HungryHound]

Guessing you have the remote start option?

 

[omega145]

GHOSTS!

 

[lsutiger71]

Well, Figured it out!! Uconnect was not registered yet under me and somehow it was put under someone elses account. HMMMM! But, i had to go through a transfer of ownership and send proof. They did say someone sent a request to start and unlock doors yesterday at that time though but wouldnt give me names due to privacy. I ordered this jeep directly and picked it up the day it was delivered so if it was put under someone elses name it had to be a misinput of numbers or deliberately. Crazy instance and kinda worrisome.

 

[jimim]

Struck by lightening and became self aware? Johnny #5 came alive with a lot less computing power.

Johnny 5 is alive!

 

[jimim]

Well, Figured it out!! Uconnect was not registered yet under me and somehow it was put under someone elses account. HMMMM! But, i had to go through a transfer of ownership and send proof. They did say someone sent a request to start and unlock doors yesterday at that time though but wouldnt give me names due to privacy. I ordered this jeep directly and picked it up the day it was delivered so if it was put under someone elses name it had to be a misinput of numbers or deliberately. Crazy instance and kinda worrisome.

what? how does that happen? used jeep by any chance?

 

[John VonJeep]

Well, Figured it out!! Uconnect was not registered yet under me and somehow it was put under someone elses account. HMMMM! But, i had to go through a transfer of ownership and send proof. They did say someone sent a request to start and unlock doors yesterday at that time though but wouldnt give me names due to privacy. I ordered this jeep directly and picked it up the day it was delivered so if it was put under someone elses name it had to be a misinput of numbers or deliberately. Crazy instance and kinda worrisome.

Holy shit!

 

[grimmjeeper]

Well, Figured it out!! Uconnect was not registered yet under me and somehow it was put under someone elses account. HMMMM! But, i had to go through a transfer of ownership and send proof. They did say someone sent a request to start and unlock doors yesterday at that time though but wouldnt give me names due to privacy. I ordered this jeep directly and picked it up the day it was delivered so if it was put under someone elses name it had to be a misinput of numbers or deliberately. Crazy instance and kinda worrisome.

Dealers screwing up paperwork? This is my shocked face. :^|

 

[631_Islander]

In my kitchen talking to the wife about the day and I hear my horn beep a couple times on my Wrangler then the ignition starts. I kid you not!! I immedialtely reach for my pocket thinking I may have accidentally pushed something. NOPE< key fob isnt even on me, its on my desk in another room in the house. Weirdest thing ever! I cannot figure it out. No one else was around my carport and the doors were locked. Anyone ever have this happen?

Perhaps the Jeep identifies as a self driving Tesla?

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