It doesn't take much in Washington to defrost the windows. In New England where I grew up, we would fire up the engine and use the window scrapper to get the job done faster.
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Most modern cars won't start unless the brake pedal is pressed.I guess I've never fully understood the rationale of starting a vehicle remotely ... to me it's fraught with risk. One needs to be in full control of the vehicle at all times...
No feature for Germany. Here it’s forbidden to warm up the car with running engine while it is parked.Right here is man that grew up driving a stick. I was with you until recently when my car had a remote start. Now we use it as way to defrost the windows as we get the kids ready to head to school. I know I am developing soft kids!
In Switzerland they would probably lock you up for that.No feature for Germany. Here it’s forbidden to warm up the car with running engine while it is parked.
That might be the reason why I didn’t understand the need for a remote start at all.
your neighbours would definitely report you in the land of no flushing after 9pm!In Switzerland they would probably lock you up for that.
Had one in my diesel truck. It killed my battery.View attachment 7800371
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Not with the engine. Webasto is a solution for heating up your car before driving since many years.
I have one in my Defender, very comfortable again right now in Austria.
Big +1 and a first post here for me.We will absolutely install both a remote start and engine block heater and winter weight synthetic oil. It is often colder than -20C up here and further north where we often travel.
I'm ok with a good old fashioned button on the fob so no one can charge me a "subscription" to use it!Big +1 and a first post here for me.
People who don't understand remote start have probably never experienced real cold. Heck people around here who work in the field often never even turn off their diesels overnight. Not something you use every day, but sure is nice when you need it if only to take the edge off a very frozen vehicle.
My wrangler Sahara, which was a keyed ignition vehicle, had an OE starter which was just button combination to press on the fob. Hoping something similarly slick is doable.
Heck my German X5 has key and cellular remote start from factory, so the Germans definitely know how to do it with the same hardware/engine inside the grenadier.
preachI'm ok with a good old fashioned button on the fob so no one can charge me a "subscription" to use it!
People from Europe do not understand it as it is forbidden here.Big +1 and a first post here for me.
People who don't understand remote start have probably never experienced real cold. Heck people around here who work in the field often never even turn off their diesels overnight. Not something you use every day, but sure is nice when you need it if only to take the edge off a very frozen vehicle.
My wrangler Sahara, which was a keyed ignition vehicle, had an OE starter which was just button combination to press on the fob. Hoping something similarly slick is doable.
Heck my German X5 has key and cellular remote start from factory, so the Germans definitely know how to do it with the same hardware/engine inside the grenadier.
Anyone know of a solution to circumvent the "step on the brake" requirement in order to start the Grenadier? My local alarm installer is currently unable to get around that for remote start.
I was thinking maybe a wooden dowel wedged between brake pedal and seat.I suppose leaving a brick on the brake pedal isn’t an option?![]()
You beat me to it - my brain instantly had that same thought whilst still reading his question!I suppose leaving a brick on the brake pedal isn’t an option?![]()
Unfortunately, none right now.I was just wondering if there was a way to get a regular key without the cumbersome fob. I miss having a “normal” key.
Did you ever make any progress on getting a remote start figured out?Anyone know of a solution to circumvent the "step on the brake" requirement in order to start the Grenadier? My local alarm installer is currently unable to get around that for remote start.