Remote Starter for 2009 A4 (B8) Quattro

[Darkangel]

Can anyone share experiences, recommendations, brands and prices??
My car is parked in the garage during the day, but since I work nights, I'd like to be able to start it before my shift end so I don't have to get into a freezing cold car to go home.
Can anyone shed some light for me?


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[Tanner]

It's possible to get a remote started from what I've read but you're best off to start the car, let it idle for a bit until the revs drops (maybe 20-30 seconds), then start driving. Fastest way to get the car warmed up. Letting it idle, the engine hardly warms up unless you just want the heated seats to warm up.

[RudyH]

Be very cautious with adding a remote starter. None of the 'off the shelf' units work, but you are looking at $1,000 due to all the bypasses you will need to make to get it to work, around the immobilizer I believe.

As well double check your user manual, Audi frowns on the use of leaving your car idle on warm up

[RudyH]

Be very cautious with adding a remote starter. None of the 'off the shelf' units work, but you are looking at $1,000 due to all the bypasses you will need to make to get it to work, around the immobilizer I believe.

As well double check your user manual, Audi frowns on the use of leaving your car idle on warm up

[BenMTL]

1) Not good for the engine

2) Easy enough to do if you have an automatic, but almost impossible if you have a manual