Has anyone attempted to have a remote starter (ie Viper) installed in a Q7. I used to have an FX35 (Infiniti) with FOB key start and the only way to integrate auto start was to hide a key in the engine compartment (since chip needed to be present). So I imagine that if it'spossible in a Q7,it wouldlikely need to be done the same way. Has anyone looked into this or had it done? I thoroughly enjoy my new Q7 but i do miss my remote start capability.

thanks

I have not tried installing a starter for the Q7. But a friend told me that it is quite difficult. I do not know much about the details but I did not attempt to try installing it myself.

I have had a remote start installed in my 2007 Q7. It was quite a task finding someone that was able to do it but eventually I found someone who does installation of remote starts and alarm systems freelance.

I was able to have a Viper 5901 system installed, however, the car did not take to it well. Though it starts, if I dont shut it off by pressing the brake pedal or the start button on the remote before putting my key into the ignition, the key will get locked in the ignition when it comes time to remove it. When the key is locked in the ignition, I have to move the key to the off position, press the start key on the remote, have the car start again using the remote, and then the key will slip out. Its strange, yes i know, but it gets the car warm before I leave for work in the morning.

The dealer would have charged $1,800 to install a remote start system on the Q7 but I was able to get it done for $550. The guy who installed it is still working on fixing this problem. He says that some sort of module is required in order to bypass the ignition lock. Remote start is a must have for the cold winters in New York.

Hi all, This is my very first day on this forum and I am happy to have found this thread because I have been wondering if it was possible to get the remote starter installed.

hseerratan, from your post I gather that Audi does do the installs then? I purchased my car last year and when I had inquired the dealer told me that Audi was still working on that capability. Is it available now?


Look forward to your feedback.
Thanx.

Yes, from my calls to the dealer, they are indeed able to install a remote start system for the Q7. However, the price is pretty hefty.

A must in cold New york weather? Come to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

I'm not risking messing with the electronics on mine with a starter. It would be nice, but I'm going to tough it out with just my oil pan heater. :)