Called dealer to schedule oil change and brake flush. Inquired regarding whether he could disable the depress brake pedal to start on my 10 TT Cab with PDK. I was advised they could not perform this task as the computer would not allow it.

I'm nearly certain others have made this change - can anyone confirm it is in fact possible?


Thanks in advance.

 

but why? seems like a recipe for disaster

 

Why would it be a recipe for disaster? - I merely want the ability to start my car without depressing the brake pedal. I prefer to start the car and let it warm up a few minutes prior to driving - it's not terribly inconvenient to sit in the car for a few moments to start but if the programing can be changed, why not?

 

I'm pretty sure it's an easy thing to do. Doubt you'll get a dealership to do it though. Legal issues in case someone starts up your car while in gear and runs over or crushes someone.

I was going to add a clutch-stop that I bought several years ago since my clutch engages waaaay at the top of the throw. Bypassing the clutch switch will be necessary to do this. I still haven't installed it b/c I'm afraid one of my young children will accidentally try to start the car while in gear and crush someone.

 

Can a PDK be started in when in reverse or drive?

 

I do not see any issues with it either. Makes it easy to start from outside when you are doing work on it, and/or it is on a lift. I disabled mine a couple of years ago on a 997.1 with my Durametric Pro.

No disasters yet

Good luck,
DC

 

As stated above, probably will be hard pressed to find a dealer to do it simply for liability reasons. If it's possible might have better luck at an indy shop

 

I'd be afraid of a child starting the car while in-gear, but I guess that would be an odd scenario to begin with

 

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