desaiguy

How long does the Compustar system stay running for? Is it customizable? I noted that the 12 Volt product runs for 15 minutes before shutting off.

BreedsAs

I can't remember the increments. Standard is 15. I adjusted mine down to 10. Doing my part to save the planet. 🙌
If I remember correctly, 5 minutes is also an option.

desaiguy

Gotcha, saving the planet was the reason I was told by Audi they don't allow for remote starters! In any case a few minutes is fine for warming up the car, but I like using the remote starter as a way to keep my furry friend cool in the summer if I have to run into a store for a few minutes, and hate to risk having it shut off and having it heat up, so hoping for something that can run longer like I used to have in my Acura.

BreedsAs

Very understandable.

​​​​​​Here's another option for you though considering your pup. I have (had prior to remote start) of leaving my motor running while I do quick stops. Now I live in a nicer area of N-TX so I never actually thought I would get carjacked, but it was always on my mind.
A few weeks ago I used my Vagcom Pro (VCP) to go into the ECU and make necessary changes that allow me to use the fob (or Drone Mobile app) to lock my car, even though the car is on. That was not possible before.

So now I can pull up somewhere, leaving the car on and lock the car while I make a quick run.
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sthulin

What bits do you need to edit in VCP? I'd like to make the same change to my car?

BreedsAs

[46 - Central Convenience] [Coding - 07]
Select Long Coding Helper
Select Byte 9
Select Bit 7

sthulin

Thanks, so if you can lock the car with it running, does this apply to just button pressing or does touch work? And same with the unlock while running?

BreedsAs

No problem.
As odd as it is, the locking function works for touch when the motor is on (whether it is started normally, or with remote/Drone).
The unlocking touch function does not work period if the engine is on..

heymoe

Prevent car jacking assuming your doors are locked while you're driving around?

BreedsAs

I would have though the same but the car knows when the key fob is in/out of the car.
So it is unlikely a carjacking will occur with the driver in the car, and the fob outside.