Remote start for 2010 A3
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Matatk
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I'm looking at putting one on as well, waiting for an estimate from the shop. Not sure if they have a key emulator for our car or if you have to use a spare. That could get pricey.
Did some heavy research on this today and it looks like Fortin is the way to go. http://fortin.ca/en/products/evo-series/evo-one/
Looks like you would be in luck on installers:
A.M. Distributors
1700 Parkes Dr
Broadview, IL, US
Woofer Electronics
4970 North Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago is the closest to me as well lol
Matatk
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Thanks for checking, but did you happen to see this part:
"BYPASS: KEY REQUIRED TRANSPONDER BYPASS BY WRAPPING OF FACTORY KEY. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL VERSIONS OF THE EVO-ONE."
That means you hide your spare key in the dashboard so it has the transponder signal to start.
"BYPASS: KEY REQUIRED TRANSPONDER BYPASS BY WRAPPING OF FACTORY KEY. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL VERSIONS OF THE EVO-ONE."
That means you hide your spare key in the dashboard so it has the transponder signal to start.
Yes. As far as I could tell that is the only way to get remote start on our cars no matter which brand you choose. Is that what you have found as well?
Matatk
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I can't say with certainty. Funny thing is most people say the remote start is a waste of money....except for the guys who have one!
https://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=339516
https://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=339516
Wow what a bunch of whiney *****es. And anyone who says that they don't build heat idling is a moron. I do it all the time we live a half mile from my wife's parents and I hate starting either of our TDIs just to drive that distance and shut them off so I'll start them up 5min before we leave so we'll at least have heat for that short time. I also turn on the AC because that helps put a load on the engine which creates heat. If you are that cheap that you care more about the extra 50¢ of fuel being burned so you don't freeze your butt off you need to get a life. Maybe if they put the same effort into being successful in life as they do trying to be cheap they might actually get somewhere lol
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Diverb
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I was surprised my Audi for being a fairly expensive car came without remote start and no heated steering wheel.
I know. Weird that it is available on the Passat TDI but not the Audi
Diverb
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I know my A3 is the "entry level" Audi, but it's still an Audi. My A3 doesn't even have a backup camera, yet 2015 Jettas do...
Now that is bsI know my A3 is the "entry level" Audi, but it's still an Audi. My A3 doesn't even have a backup camera, yet 2015 Jettas do...
Matatk
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Sorry it took so long to get back. I talked to my friend who has a shop installing alarms. He said all Audis will need a spare key for the remote start. He has a mobile locksmith who will come provide/cut/program a valet key (not the plastic one) for $95.
Matatk
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I have the plastic emergency key and two regular keys but I'm not giving one up.
It will be an Avital/DEI system.
It will be an Avital/DEI system.
Gotcha. Is it this one? http://www.amazon.com/Avital-4103LX-Remote-System-4-Button/dp/B002P4P1G2
I like what I'm reading! It has a valet mode that will let the car run for however minutes you set it to after removing the key! I will never hand my keys to a valet on anything I care about but hey that sounds like a turbo timer to me! Set for 2 minutes or so and no longer have to sit there idling the car down after I've been driving it hard!
Matatk
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This is what I have on my Corvette:
http://www.12voltsavings.com/produc...less-entry-vehicle-security-system-5303l.html
I'm surprised there are so many for sale online. My friend told me these are only supposed to be sold/installed through dealers (but we know how that goes).
It is a good quality system, but complicated to install for an average guy and should be done professionally.
http://www.12voltsavings.com/produc...less-entry-vehicle-security-system-5303l.html
I'm surprised there are so many for sale online. My friend told me these are only supposed to be sold/installed through dealers (but we know how that goes).
It is a good quality system, but complicated to install for an average guy and should be done professionally.
Matatk
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No idea. It's starting to warm up already outside
I have no set time frame, I just want it done in general.
I have no set time frame, I just want it done in general.
It works good in the summer for AC too!No idea. It's starting to warm up already outside
I have no set time frame, I just want it done in general.
St.Hubbins
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- TDI
- '10 Golf, DSG / '11 A3, DSG (both went buyback) - '15 GSW SE
very interested in this mod - anyone have a report on this or other solutions?
I was waiting for Matatk to get his done and report back but now with the buyback going on I doubt anyone will be doing this.
St.Hubbins
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- TDI
- '10 Golf, DSG / '11 A3, DSG (both went buyback) - '15 GSW SE
thats assuming everyone here thinks the buyback is their best option. i'd like to keep this one for a he long haul - maybe i'll be your guinea ��
Yeah who knows. I just hit 200k so to me makes sense to take the fix$$$ and keep on rolling.
Yeah if you do this lmk. That one we were talking about worked for a turbo timer as well.