TDI Remote Start??

Does anyone know if a remote car starter can be used with the TDI engine? I have a '05 Passat TDI w/the 2.0. I used the remote start in my previous 1.8T Jetta, but I wasn't sure if there were any reasons you can't use one on a TDI (besides waiting for the glow plug in the winter, but they make a delay feature on them). Any thoughts??

Thanks!

Welcome to the forum!
Have a quick look on the TDI FAQ
You will understand why the remote starter doesn't have much sense on a TDI engine.

Thanks, but all that says is that most remote car starters don't have a provision for the glow plugs in cold weather. This one does have a delay feature that waits for them. Other than that, does anyone know of any other reasons you shouldn't use one on a TDI?

Thanks

Because the engine won't warm up idleing

I gater from your screen name that your in Michigan too. You might want to check out www.frostheater.com . Terry has a great engine heater for your car

-J

I'm new to this TDI thing....so they don't warm up when idleing? Is that true with all diesel vehicles, or something specific to TDI's? It comes in handy once in a while in the summer, too, with the A/C (that black leather can get HOT!). So, basically, is it a waste of time and money for me to get a remote start put in?

Thanks

Looks like you didn't bother to take a look on the link I sent you
Here is one more specific
In the summer makes more sense to have the car cooled down, but there are other down sides (all written in TDI FAQ )

TDIheater compu_85 mentioned is your way to go in the cold winter days in case you want instant heat.

Actually I did, but just the part specific to the remote starter. So I guess the only advantage to the remote start would be the bunwarmers. Thank for the info.