TB-VW possibly not working? does not remote start-

Question

please help!

2016 jetta with auto transmission and mechanical Key. Using guide 65601 and THAR-VW3, TB-VW.

when attempting to remote start. red light is solid, then red and yellow lights come on solid during sequence, ignition on but no crank. then 3 flash Red.  quick support here says likely TB-VW no communication but  I did not even need to wire much as it was T-harness included so is it the TB that was just sent to me defective? only wire I cut was at the ignition (there is white and black) but as per instructions either should be fine.  Programing went fine, as well as D cryptor. However, on step 13 (to be very specific) says the Red and yellow should stay off. for what is worth, all lights were off.

one last thing if it matters, I  am installing it with a EV0-START-LTE. but has not been activated ( I assume it does not matter as I am first testing 3 lock) this EVO start, also gives it some sort of an extra connection guess but I feel confident all should be fine.

Any help would be super appreciated!

Answer 1

Hello,

If you  re connect the transponder wire and place the key in the barrel but do not turn it and initiate remote start does the vehicle then remote start?

Comments

Tested that to make sure the bypass part was good and does not start still. However, I did press the brake during the sequence and it started fine! I did not wire brake signal as I was told it was through CAN bus? I am thinking I need to wire this through connector D2? the weird part is the T- harness is already loomed and covered so I assumed the foot diode was installed in there? any feed back is appreciated. See attached ( if it saved).

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Yes, you will need to hardwire the brake wire in this installation.