(2019-2022 and 2023) WHICH ACCESSORY? FOB-based remote start vs Starlink remote start (MySubaru)

REVISED PART NUMBERS – IF YOUR DEALER TOLD YOU THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE, USE THE NEW PART NUMBERS BELOW,

There has been some confusion about the remote launch capabilities of the climb. There are two ways to start the Ascent remotely… either using the MySubaru app (“Starlink remote start” which does not use the Starlink app), or via the remote start FOB.

Here are the details of all the options available to you, including the part number required where applicable,

QUICK PARTS LIST (as of May 2023):

IF you have the remote start kit installed:

• FOB-based remote start is available on EVERY Climb (if accessory installed).
• Regular FOBs for PRESS THE START BUTTON Ascents WILL remote start your Ascent if the accessory is installed.
• Regular key fob for key start will NOT remote start your Ascent (thanks @Pleiades)
• The remote start accessory is NOT required for Starlink (My Subaru app/website) Remote Start.
• You can have up to 8 FOBs registered in the system – registering a ninth will remove the oldest. (thanks @Pleiades)

(more details below in each section)

FOB based remote start WILL work with it EVERYTHING Types of fob in PUSHING THE BUTTON, BUT only if THE remote engine start control module is installed, AND fobs are registered with remote engine start control module. For KEYED Jump Starters, only the remote engine start FOB will start the car remotely, BUT, you can add more remote ignition fobs, for a total of eight.

So let me clarify…

2019-2022/2023 BASIC/PREMIUM – LOCKED START
The remote start on the following trim and option packages is part number H001SXC100 for 2019-2022AND H001SXC300 for the year 2023and includes a remote engine start control module to work with the remote ignition FOB in it key ignition vehicles. Only remote ignition FOBs can start the car (the key fob cannot).

Installation Manual:
2019-2022: https://subaru.oemdtc.com/AccessoryInstallationGuide/H001SXC100.pdf
2023: https://static.oemdtc.com/AccessoryInstallationGuide/H001SXC300.pdf

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2019-2022 ALL PREMIUM KEYLESS START, ALL ONIX, ALL LIMITED, ALL TOURING – WITHOUT KEY START
The remote start on the following trim and option packages is part number H001SXC001 (was previously H001SXC000) for 2019-2022AND H001SXC200 for the year 2023and includes a remote engine start control module to work with the keyless FOB and remote ignition FOB in keyless push button start vehicles. ALL FOBs can start the car. Also, note that the machine will NOT turn off when you open the door. Simply press the start button to engage the gear selector and drive.

• All Premium except key start
• All Onyx
• All limited
• TOURNAMENTS

Accessory part number H001SXC001 is the exact same component drawing, BUT in the Installation Guide Ignition System, it shows the FOB entry instead of the key.

To start the car using the REGULAR FOB, simply press “LOCK” twice normally, then press a third time and hold until the car beeps twice.

Installation manual:
2019-2022: https://subaru.oemdtc.com/AccessoryInstallationGuide/H001SXC000.pdf
2023:

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GET STARTED WITH THE STARLINK APP
Starlink Remote Start does NOT require the remote engine start control unit, but does require:

• electrical system found on the Subaru Global Platform
• press the start button
• Starlink Security Plus subscription

This means that Starlink Remote Start via the app is limited to the following (due to the push button start requirement):

• All Premium except Keyed Start Premium
• All Onyx
• All limited
• TOURNAMENTS

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You will have TWO types of keys, not all three, depending on the trim level, option package and accessories you have.

KEY START (FOB START AND LONG RANGE)

START BUTTON (HIDDEN KEY FOB and LONG PUSH START FOB)
(your key is hidden in the regular FOB – press the metal square on the back and pull the key)

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Here’s a video demonstrating one Regular The FOB that is connected to the Remote Start Engine Control Module starting my Ascent with an Ascent push button start.