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ok so i got my fob key programmed to lock/unlock/panic on my car

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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Default ok so i got my fob key programmed to lock/unlock/panic on my car

but im curious. is there anyway to get it to pop the trunk??? And if i got my hands on a VAG, i couldn't set up a remote start to my key without buying anything could i?
this is all on a '97 A4
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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No, its a solenoid that releases the trunk. Can't be done without adding parts.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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you need to sell your car and buy an avant.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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Always a good decision.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Default Q so is that a yes to the engine start if i have a VAG?

if so is it hard to do? my buddies pap has one. He has experience using it but is doing this something that requires a tech article or is it straight forward?(sorry iv never used VAG so i have NO IDEA what its like/how user friendly it is)
-thanks for respondin to all my posts by the way
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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what about having a greddy tt work as a remote starter? possible or not?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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I'm not familar with TTs, and more to the point, why would you want a remote start?
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Default No, you need a remote starter kit.

sorry kiddo
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Default Not to freeze my behind... I don't have indoors parking at work and winters are cold here....

I can do it myself as well by setting the TT manually, but where's the fun in that.
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Default Idiling your car to warm it up is terribly hard on the engine. Plus it says right

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