Push start button

[I_want_GTI]

Hey,

Just out of curiosity has anyone done this to the car? For a push start button?

(And from other threads that I started before - I finally got my GTI and picked her up on Tuesday and can't stop driving it!!)

[Murrayedition35]

You won't need a push start, if your always driving it...

Just joking...there has been various discussions about this and it's not a uk spec item...

[topher]

If it's an option on euro models the parts will probably be available to retrofit it. I would advise against it though.. not just because it would be hugely expensive but electronic steering lock failures are quite common. Scary thought having your steering wheel locked in place on the motorway!

[ErikGTI]

Now do not make me scared....I have choosen that option...do you have a link...
In my new GTI MVI it is keyless entry option and iirc around 500 euro.

Btw...I cannot wait to push the startbutton and see the needle sweep....

[Jimble]

I don't think the dial staging (sweep) is enabled on any GTI from the factory?

[I_want_GTI]

If it's an option on euro models the parts will probably be available to retrofit it. I would advise against it though.. not just because it would be hugely expensive but electronic steering lock failures are quite common. Scary thought having your steering wheel locked in place on the motorway!

Thanks for that response, was curious in terms of what would the implications be if this could be retrofitted. I'd imagine it would be quite a difficult job without it being built from scratch.

It's so cool though, had it on my previous car - civic type s. doesn't mean I I don't love the GTI though! Best upgrade I've done to date! Haha

[Rislar]

I don't think the dial staging (sweep) is enabled on any GTI from the factory?

Pretty sure its only on the R as standard !

[ErikGTI]

I don't think the dial staging (sweep) is enabled on any GTI from the factory?

Correct....but I drive it straight to a dutch GTI forummember with a Vagcom so he will enable:

Needlesweep, Rainclosing, 15sec Alarm to 0sec Alarm, Teardrop, Foglights turning in corners, Alarmchirp
Closing/Opening, Lights on when faster than 145 km/hr.

[Jimble]

I don't think the dial staging (sweep) is enabled on any GTI from the factory?

Correct....but I drive it straight to a dutch GTI forummember with a Vagcom so he will enable:

Needlesweep, Rainclosing, 15sec Alarm to 0sec Alarm, Teardrop, Foglights turning in corners, Alarmchirp
Closing/Opening, Lights on when faster than 145 km/hr.

Ah, thats cool then! Just didn't want you being disappointed! I've never heard the chirp, i'm not sure if i'd find it annoying or not?

When is your new toy arriving Erik?

[ErikGTI]

Well I am also in doubt about the chirp, but being keyless and closing at the side of the car you have no clear confirmation that it is on Alarm.

The last one was stolen august 9th and the new one due to arrive the end of october...