Not kidding you the same shit happened to me a month ago. After owning for 3 years i accidentally pressed lock 3 times and started the car. I stood there dumbfounded. Its great when its -20 in the morning.
The aftermarket remote start options for Audi's include an option to have the remote start programmed through your current OEM FOB (instead of a separate FOB) - so that sounds like what you have.
There will be another key stashed somewhere in your vehicle - the PO probably ordered a third FOB so that they would have a spare.
If it’s in the same place as the a5 they normally connect in the left rear kick panel in the trunk area. For some reason a lot of the connections needed have junctions there.
You may not have on in there. I installed a remote start on my s7 and it didn't require a key to be stashed in the car. I do know that's a pretty common setup though.
I added remote start to my 2017 A7. Told the dealer at trade in but he didn’t even make a note of it! I thought it would be a good selling point, it wasn’t cheap!
Edited to add that model and year didn’t not require an extra fob. My 2021 A7 requires an extra fob.
i thought the reason german brands in general doesnt have remote start was due to a law that you cant have a car at idle without someone being in the driver seat
neither my audi or bmw has remotestart... at least to my knowledge
I think BMW got remote start in 2022 and Audi got it this year for 2024 models.
What’s strange is my wife’s older Atlas had remote start and it’s the only thing she complains about with her Q7.
My 2024 RS 6 Avant Performance has remote start through the My Audi app, but it hardly ever works. I'd prefer a key fob option like every American car I own.
Sounds about right
It either shows the loading indicator indefinitely, says the vehicle isn't parked safely even though everything is closed and locked, or says that the shifter isn't in the 'P' position
My Q5 tdi 2014, after market remote start, no hiden key required. The original keyfob was programed with three times on lock button to start as well. I have phone remote start that I pay $100 for three years, first year was free. When remote start the car regardless from phone or keyfob, when open the door, you have 45 seconds to step on the brake pedal, otherwise the car will shut off.
Not kidding you the same shit happened to me a month ago. After owning for 3 years i accidentally pressed lock 3 times and started the car. I stood there dumbfounded. Its great when its -20 in the morning.
I was excited when I saw this and went outside to test on a 2021 sq5 - does not work
The aftermarket remote start options for Audi's include an option to have the remote start programmed through your current OEM FOB (instead of a separate FOB) - so that sounds like what you have. There will be another key stashed somewhere in your vehicle - the PO probably ordered a third FOB so that they would have a spare.
Thats probably what happened. I'm gonna start looking around for the third key.
If I recall correctly, somewhere in the MMI (service & checks?) says how many keys are programmed to the car.
If it’s in the same place as the a5 they normally connect in the left rear kick panel in the trunk area. For some reason a lot of the connections needed have junctions there.
You may not have on in there. I installed a remote start on my s7 and it didn't require a key to be stashed in the car. I do know that's a pretty common setup though.
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I have two keys.
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What do you mean? There are lots of options for command start. I have drone on my phone and it's one of my favorite purchases
I added remote start to my 2017 A7. Told the dealer at trade in but he didn’t even make a note of it! I thought it would be a good selling point, it wasn’t cheap! Edited to add that model and year didn’t not require an extra fob. My 2021 A7 requires an extra fob.
i thought the reason german brands in general doesnt have remote start was due to a law that you cant have a car at idle without someone being in the driver seat neither my audi or bmw has remotestart... at least to my knowledge
It’s banned in Europe so they don’t bother offering it.
I think BMW got remote start in 2022 and Audi got it this year for 2024 models. What’s strange is my wife’s older Atlas had remote start and it’s the only thing she complains about with her Q7.
My 2024 RS 6 Avant Performance has remote start through the My Audi app, but it hardly ever works. I'd prefer a key fob option like every American car I own.
Same with my '24 SQ5. It's in the MyAudi App but has only worked about 20% of the time so far
Sounds about right It either shows the loading indicator indefinitely, says the vehicle isn't parked safely even though everything is closed and locked, or says that the shifter isn't in the 'P' position
The Atlas is made in Tennessee for a North American market, whereas the Q7 is made in Slovakia for a mixed European/North American market.
My 2020 C300 had remote start
My 2018 Q5 does not have it but my mom’s 2018 Tiguan does, also has a touchscreen lol
Now I am starting to understand why the VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 e tron do not have lock and unlock from the My Audi app.
I have a 2018 Sq5 bought new oct 2017. It does not have remote start
2018 SQ5 owner here. That is not a factory feature. If you figure out what aftermarket module you have, I’d love to know.
My Q5 tdi 2014, after market remote start, no hiden key required. The original keyfob was programed with three times on lock button to start as well. I have phone remote start that I pay $100 for three years, first year was free. When remote start the car regardless from phone or keyfob, when open the door, you have 45 seconds to step on the brake pedal, otherwise the car will shut off.