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Old 12-03-2004, 12:12 PM
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Default Remote Starter for Manual b5 S4???

I'm swapping out the remote starter from my better half's civic this weekend (she's getting a new G6 GT- damn thing comes with a Remote Starter STOCK!)... and I'm going to throw it into my S4 so it doesn't go to waste []


However... I have a manual...


I know it can be done... but it has to be done with a switch or bypass that keeps it from starting if in gear, or without the p brake up...

but I've also heard that it's tough getting by the "depress the clutch to start" issue on Audi's...


Anyone have any experience with this!?


Thanks

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Old 12-03-2004, 12:20 PM
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just leave the car running 24/7, and leave it unlocked too, and also make sure you're in NJ
Old 12-03-2004, 12:22 PM
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Default the clutch switch shouldn't bee too hard. It's just a physical switch under the clutch. I guess you

could close the circuit permanently or just tap into it...
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Your crazy to try the remote start on a 6MT unless your using a CompuStar alarm.
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Default gee... sounds like a plan!

...any other "good" advice?
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Default lol! Where do all of you guys LIVE!???

I live in Michigan... in nice suburbs of Detroit... car theft VERY rare even downtown detroit!

Besides... my starter has a kill switch if no key is present and locks the doors when it starts the car...

Also- Full coverage is a "good" thing in these situations...
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nice to see a lot of GREAT advice so far... thanks all!
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Default hardly anyone here has a remote start in their S4s (esp 6sp). If you want better advice,

check out the minivan forums.

1/2 joking...
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my S4 is my winter car... I'm assuming that not too many members have this in common...
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These guys think you are ...... j o k i n g !!! :-P


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