[Fixed] Mercedes Me App Remote Start Not Working

From starting your luxury Mercedes remotely to locating your vehicle from anywhere, you can do it all with the Mercedes Me app. However, sometimes the Mercedes Me app fails to start the car remotely. When that happens, it happens due to a remote connection issue.

In this article, we have explained in detail, how to fix it when your Mercedes Me app fails to start your Mercedes vehicle remotely. So, read on!

How to Fix Mercedes Me App Remote Start Not Working?

Again, whenever your Mercedes Me app cannot start your car remotely, it’s due to a connectivity issue. To fix it, you need to reinitiate the connectivity. To do so, do the following.

1. Lock the Vehicle Again

One way to force the Mercedes Me app to reestablish connectivity is to unlock and relock the vehicle with the remote key. This will reestablish your connection and the remote start functionality should work fine now.

2. Start the Car Manually

Another thing that Mercedes suggests is to start the car manually. This will force the connectivity again. Then stop the engine and get out of your vehicle. Now try to start your Mercedes with the Mercedes Me app. It should work fine now.

3. Check the Settings

Enter your vehicle and check the settings of your infotainment system. Sometimes the settings get erased accidentally. If that’s the case with you, your remote start functionality will not work. To get it to work again, enter the settings again and use the remote start function again.

4. Other Fixes

Other fixes include some app-side fixes like restarting the app, clearing its data or cache, checking for updates, re-pairing the Mercedes Me app with your vehicle, etc. While you are at it, remember to check server availability as well as your internet connection.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers 

Why is my remote start disabled?

Your remote start option may be disabled due to the check engine light, poorly locked vehicle or the bonnet, or simply due to a dead battery.

How much is remote start on the Mercedes Me app?

The remote start functionality in the Mercedes Me app is a one-time payment of $35.00.

Why is my remote auto start not working?

If you own a 2018 GLE or 2018 C-Class model, check with your specific model number to see if your Mercedes supports remote start, because some 20108 GLE and C-Class models don’t support that feature.

Final Thoughts

Most of the time, when the Mercedes Me app cannot start your vehicle remotely, you should look into restarting the app. Check if the settings are still intact and try to start the vehicle again. Make sure to keep the app up to date to avoid running into any issues in future.