Remote Car Starter
10-19-2018, 05:29 PM
#1
AudiWorld Junior Member
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Remote Car Starter
Hi all -
As winter is approaching us, I wanted to look into getting a remote starter for my A5 (if possible using my Audi key fob). I've seen videos of people pressing the lock or unlock button 3 times to turn the car on.
How would I go about doing this?
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
As winter is approaching us, I wanted to look into getting a remote starter for my A5 (if possible using my Audi key fob). I've seen videos of people pressing the lock or unlock button 3 times to turn the car on.
How would I go about doing this?
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
10-19-2018, 05:35 PM
#2
Club AutoUnion
Find a really good shop that has GREAT references and is willing to share them - and check them out.
I know Directed Electronics (DEI) make a remote start - as does CompuStar — But I’m not sure if they have the ability to do what you are looking to do with the factory remote. I have seen an older S6 with the system you are describing but I don’t know who makes it.
Start with a trusted local Installer and do your research on their references.
Post up your results if you get it accomplished.
I know Directed Electronics (DEI) make a remote start - as does CompuStar — But I’m not sure if they have the ability to do what you are looking to do with the factory remote. I have seen an older S6 with the system you are describing but I don’t know who makes it.
Start with a trusted local Installer and do your research on their references.
Post up your results if you get it accomplished.
Last edited by Nikon1; 10-19-2018 at 06:14 PM.
10-19-2018, 06:03 PM
#3
Club AutoUnion
Actually, Directed Electronics make a remote start that you are asking about BUT your maximum distance is limited by the factory remote range.
Another option is to get a Remote Start that has an app for your smartphone which allows you to remote start your car from ANYWHERE you have cellular coverage. Know that these systems require a contract that supports the cellular connection in your car, so that your phone can communicate with your car. The great thing about these systems is it is a 2 way communication between your car and your cell phone.
In that case both companies in my post above have these systems available. A word of caution: IF you are leasing your car you should think twice as these systems are anything but “plug and play.” There is a major install requiring a lot of customization so installing AND removing the system is major bucks.
Good Luck.
— John
Another option is to get a Remote Start that has an app for your smartphone which allows you to remote start your car from ANYWHERE you have cellular coverage. Know that these systems require a contract that supports the cellular connection in your car, so that your phone can communicate with your car. The great thing about these systems is it is a 2 way communication between your car and your cell phone.
In that case both companies in my post above have these systems available. A word of caution: IF you are leasing your car you should think twice as these systems are anything but “plug and play.” There is a major install requiring a lot of customization so installing AND removing the system is major bucks.
Good Luck.
— John
Last edited by Nikon1; 10-19-2018 at 06:15 PM.
10-20-2018, 05:47 AM
#4
AudiWorld Super User
I've seen the Viper (app based) in action, and it works great. If I were in the market, that is what I'd personally go with.
With that said, what was recommended above is your best bet. The installer is far more important than system A vs B. Any of the top brands will make a good setup.
With that said, what was recommended above is your best bet. The installer is far more important than system A vs B. Any of the top brands will make a good setup.
10-20-2018, 06:59 AM
#5
AudiWorld Junior Member
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Actually, Directed Electronics make a remote start that you are asking about BUT your maximum distance is limited by the factory remote range.
Another option is to get a Remote Start that has an app for your smartphone which allows you to remote start your car from ANYWHERE you have cellular coverage. Know that these systems require a contract that supports the cellular connection in your car, so that your phone can communicate with your car. The great thing about these systems is it is a 2 way communication between your car and your cell phone.
In that case both companies in my post above have these systems available. A word of caution: IF you are leasing your car you should think twice as these systems are anything but “plug and play.” There is a major install requiring a lot of customization so installing AND removing the system is major bucks.
Good Luck.
— John
Another option is to get a Remote Start that has an app for your smartphone which allows you to remote start your car from ANYWHERE you have cellular coverage. Know that these systems require a contract that supports the cellular connection in your car, so that your phone can communicate with your car. The great thing about these systems is it is a 2 way communication between your car and your cell phone.
In that case both companies in my post above have these systems available. A word of caution: IF you are leasing your car you should think twice as these systems are anything but “plug and play.” There is a major install requiring a lot of customization so installing AND removing the system is major bucks.
Good Luck.
— John
10-20-2018, 07:20 AM
#6
Club AutoUnion
Talk to your dealer and and ask them who they might recommend or use and would the aftermarket installation create warranty issues? Best way to prevent this situation is to ask up front — but I would NOT have the dealer farm it out to their installer as they’ll probably add 25 or 30% on to the actual installer’s cost.
My previous advice was more directed to if you buy or lease your car. Just know, if you are leasing you are, in essence, installing something that you’ll never get the money back from.
Good Luck.
10-20-2018, 11:01 AM
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I've always had a compustar in my last 4 cars & have had no problems with warrenty
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10-22-2018, 05:57 AM
#8
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I had a local shop (Car Toys) who was supposed to be very reputable install a SmartPhone remote start in our Toyota 4Runner in 2013. They fried the entire electrical system and tried to say that the 4Runner was the probelm, we were at 35k miles still in warranty so I took it to Toyota and they said no way obviously. After they had it a week I went in to see what the deal was and couldn't believe my eyes, the dash, seats, carpet you name it was out of the car and wires were everywhere. The Toyota Advisor made a deal with us to just trade it in and get a new 4runner at the same deal we had bought this one, they were going to need to take Car Toys to court he said.
I spoke to him after a month and he said they finally fixed it by having a regional Toyota Electirician rewire the 4Runner with a new master harness, this was my last time ever having something aftermarket like this installed!
I spoke to him after a month and he said they finally fixed it by having a regional Toyota Electirician rewire the 4Runner with a new master harness, this was my last time ever having something aftermarket like this installed!
10-22-2018, 09:05 AM
#9
AudiWorld Senior Member
I don’t see why AOA can’t offer remote start here in America where it is legal. I know it’s not allowed over sea’s but I would be willing to pay extra for it.
