silva

I am currently in the process of installing a remote starter/alarm on my 99.5 A4. I have searched, but did not come up with a single good answer.
The problem with the remote starter is that when it disables the factory alarm, the doors automatically unlock, leaving the car prone to ttheft while it is remotely running.

I need to be able to disarm the factory alarm and still leave the doors locked. Has anyone done this before? Is it Possible?
If not, than I may have a really nice remote starter/alarm combo for sale!

By the way, this is the remote starter that I am going to install, or sell:<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=3077200914&amp;cat egory=14934&amp;sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&amp;r d=1">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=3077200914&amp;cat egory=14934&amp;sspagename=STRK%

97A4_UT

I would think that the factory alarm would need to be removed b/c remote starters are usually built in alarms too.. but if I am wrong about that I would go to the brain of the factory alarm and try to isloate the circuit that controls the locking mechanisms.. I would just give that wire a little snip and see how it works.. but thats me! haha.. Just a suggestion..

silva

I figure this may not be possible but if someone has come across this before, maybe they can help.

SilverA4Fun

pedal before starting. Unless the starter kit splices into the clutch pedal sensor to create a false closed circuit, but then you run the risk of forgetting to make certain your car is in neutral before starting.

simply J

I don't have to press in the clutch to start my 97

silva

The clutch is not a problem, I even made a neutral safety switch using photoeye sensors.

wblakes

use the starter output wire (- 200 mA) and connect it to the lock wire

silva

I'll Use a relay to lock the doors on start up. I'll put a diode in there to isolate it. Thanks!!