The VW system also kills the engine if you touch the brake or throttle... I think it also does if you turn the steering wheel (I had a friend lock me in his SEL and hit the remote start button).

Having to restart the engine is, as noted, beyond stupid.

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.