Remote Start on Manual Trans Car

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: September 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Topic: Remote Start on Manual Trans Car

Posted By: mrsparky637
Subject: Remote Start on Manual Trans Car
Date Posted: November 16, 2004 at 10:44 AM

I was going to install a remote start on my wife's
2000 Diesel Beetle w/manual trans. I have installed
remote start on other vehicle w/no problem. Do they
systems for a manual trans wire similar and I could
do it or should I have a installer do it? I dont want
to get in over my head if there is a lot of differance
in installation.
Thank You

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mrsparky637

Replies:

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: November 16, 2004 at 11:34 AM

Personally, I think you'll be in over your head on this vehicle.

Requires a bypass modue
requires clutch bypass
requires diesel glow plug inputs

Alot of stuff that you need to know about this vehicle before going head first into this installation. It's up to you though.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: jrilla
Date Posted: November 16, 2004 at 11:40 AM

The difference is that you need to hook up the door triggers and ebrake wire and then bypass the clutch. So by that means you are not getting in over your head, but a VW, Diesel, manual Transmission all put together makes me think you should consider having it done professionally. There is a anti-theft device along with a factory alarm you need to bypass too. You need to run wires into the door for lock and unlock but they control arming and disarming.

The other thing to consider is that with such an involved install, it will cost twice as much as a normal install so it might be worth your time.

I would study up on everything you need to do before starting, then make your decision.

(Sorry for repeating what Jeff said, I started typing before he did and I took too long to finish everything I wanted to say)

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J Rilla

Owner/Installer

Posted By: mrsparky637
Date Posted: November 16, 2004 at 11:46 AM

I believe you have made my decision for me. Sometimes
the cheaper way to go is not the CHEAPER way to go!
Thanks for your help.
PS- If I screw it up, I have to keep fooling with it..
If they screw it up THEY get to keep fooling with it!!

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mrsparky637