this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector 1.3 1-.
Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the violet/white wire
from remote start feature wiring harness.
Wire colour
Connection to the vehicle's rotary light switch
Completed
Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -2terminal pins 1.4.2
black/violet
Disconnect the plug connector on the vehicle's rotary light switch.
Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A4.
Push

this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector 1.3 1-.
Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the red wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
Push the terminal pin from the black/violet wire in the connector in chamber
A4.
Applies to: Vehicles without keyless access:
Push

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Wire colour Connection on the plug connector for the steering column control unit Completed
-J527Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -5terminal pins 1.4.3
black
Lock the terminal pin on the black wire into place in the connector in
chamber A14.
red/black
Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A6.
Push

red/violet

this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector 1.3 -

1-.
Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the black wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
Push the terminal pin from the red/black wire in the connector in chamber
A6.
Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A1.

this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector 1.3 1-.
Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the red wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
Push the terminal pin from the red/violet wire in the connector in chamber
A1.
brown
Screw the ring eye on the brown wire onto the steering column earthing
point.
Applies to: Vehicles with keyless access:
Wire colour Connection on the plug connector for the electronic steering column Completed
lock control unit -J764Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -5terminal pins 1.4.3
black
Lock the terminal pin on the black wire into place in the connector in
chamber A8.
red/black
Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A12.
Push

Push

red/violet

this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector 1.3 -

1-.
Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the black wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
Push the terminal pin from the red/black wire in the connector in chamber
A12.
Press the terminal pin on the plug connector out of chamber A2.
this terminal pin into chamber 1 of a supplied plug connector 1.3 1-.
Connect this plug connector with the plug connector of the red wire from
remote start feature wiring harness.
Push the terminal pin from the red/violet wire in the connector in chamber
A2.
Screw the ring eye on the brown wire onto the steering column earthing
point.
Push

brown

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1.9 Lay the remote start feature wiring harness in the vehicle's engine compartment and
connect it
 Lay

the not connected part of the wiring harness through the
rubber grommet -arrow- in the bulkhead to the engine
compartment.
 Lay the multi-wire with 5 cables to the engine control unit and
attach it to the existing cables and the vehicle's holders using
cable ties.

 Connect

the 5 cables to the larger of the two plug connectors on the engine control unit in accordance
with the corresponding table. Tick off each work step in the "Completed" column of the table. Cross out
tables which are not required.

Note
Before plugging in additional terminal pins the blind plugs must be removed from the corresponding
chamber of the plug connector. Also unlock and isolate original terminal(s) if present in chamber K45,
K23 or B23. Applies to: Vehicles with 2.0l TDI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4terminal pins 1.4.4
blue/red
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber K25.
blue/green
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber K26.
violet/white
Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber K44.
red/black
Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber K45.
red/white
Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber K88.
Applies to: Vehicles with 1.8l TSI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4terminal pins 1.4.4
violet/white
Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber B62.
red/white
Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber B67.
red/black
Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber B68.
blue/green
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber B87.
blue/red
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber B88.

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Applies to: Vehicles with 2.5l FSI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4terminal pins 1.4.4
violet/white
Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber K20.
red/black
Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber K23.
red/white
Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber K74.
blue/green
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber K75.
blue/red
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber K76.
Applies to: Vehicles with 3.6l FSI engine
Wire colour
Handling
Completed
Wiring harness remote start feature overview, -4terminal pins 1.4.4
red/black
Lock the terminal pin on the red/black wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber B23.
red/white
Lock the terminal pin on the red/white wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber B24.
violet/white
Lock the terminal pin on the violet/white wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber B39.
blue/green
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/green wire into place in the connector
on the engine control unit in chamber B52.
blue/red
Lock the terminal pin on the blue/red wire into place in the connector on
the engine control unit in chamber B74.
 Lay the red single wire with terminal pin to the starter of the
vehicle and attach it to the existing cables and the vehicle's
holders using cable ties.
 Remove the protective cap from the starter.
 Release and disconnect connector -1-.
 Remove the socket housing and insulate the terminal pin of
the wire.
 Put the terminal pin of the red single wire from the remote
start feature wiring harness in the socket housing an connect
it to the starter.
 Instal the protective cap on the starter.

1.10 Installing the contact switch -F266Note
Retrofitting only if contact switch -F266- is not present in the vehicle.

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 Remove

the vehicle's hood lock.

ELSA; repair group 55
 Fit the contact switch in

the hood lock. Pull the pin connector
-1- for the contact switch through the installation bay for the
hood lock.
ELSA; repair group 55
 Lay the wires for the contact switch parallel to the control wire
or the hood lock.
Note
The anti-theft warning system connection to the vehicle wiring
harness is located in the engine compartment on the cooler
intake near the left headlight.
◆ The connections for the anti-theft warning system are protected against moisture by adhesive tape.
 Connect the pin connector -1- to the anti-theft warning system connection.
 Secure the wire for the contact switch to the existing holders or vehicle wiring using the cable ties
supplied.

◆

1.11 Coding the remote start feature
Connect
ELSA;

the battery
repair group 27

Note
◆ After connecting the battery, ensure that the vehicle accessories (radio, clock, electrical windows) are
checked in accordance with the workshop manual.
◆ After fitting is completed, the ESP light may light up. In this case, basic setting of the steering angle
sensor -G85- must be carried out.
 Connect

a vehicle diagnostics, measurement and information
system -VAS 505X- to the vehicle.
Electrical system, repair group 97; wiring, vehicle diagnostics,
measurement and information systems; connecting a vehicle
diagnostics, measurement and information system -505X-.
 Select the operating mode "Guided Troubleshooting" and
then the respective vehicle within the vehicle diagnostics,
measurement and information system -VAS 505X-.
 After querying the control units, select the "Functions/
component selection" via the button "Jump" and then
sequentially the following menu options:
◆ Software version management
◆ Adapting Software
◆ Perform conversion / retrofit
 Enter the 5 character action code "3740D". The online connection is created after code entry and the
software update carried out.
 Quit the "Guided Troubleshooting" using "Go to".
All error memory entries are deleted.

1.12 Concluding work and checking the remote start feature
 Teach

in all of the new vehicle keys.
Vehicle electronics; Electrical system; repair group 96; lights, lamps, switches - internal; anti-theft
protection; immobilizer; ignition key; ignition key adaptation
 Separate the connection to the vehicle diagnostics, measurement and information system -VAS 505X-.
The prerequisite conditions for all of the following work steps described in the "Remote start feature"
chapter of the vehicle manual must be complied with!

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 Perform

a function and safety check on the "Remote start features":
that the engine starts with the vehicle key in the ignition switch.
◆ Lock the vehicle from the outside by pressing the button on the vehicle key.
◆ Start the engine with the buttons on the vehicle key as follows: Press the button once and then press
the button twice within 3 seconds.
◆ Check whether the engine can be switched off by pressing the button on the vehicle key.
◆ Lock the vehicle from the outside again by pressing the button on the vehicle key.
◆ Start the engine with the buttons on the vehicle key again: Press the button once and then press
the button twice within 3 seconds.
◆ Check whether the engine can be switched off by pressing the 
button on the vehicle key.
◆ Briefly start the engine using the vehicle key in the ignition switch and switch it off again. Then leave
the vehicle key in the ignition switch. Check whether the engine can be started as described above
by pressing the and buttons on the vehicle key. This should not be possible if the vehicle key is in
the ignition switch!
◆ Check

 Secure

the remote start feature wiring harness to existing wires or brackets to help prevent rattles.
 Replace all disassembled components in reverse order.
When handing over the vehicle, please refer the customer to the "Remote start feature" chapter in
the vehicle manual and provide them with these installation instructions.

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