03-26-2016, 09:00 PM
(03-26-2016, 07:11 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(03-26-2016, 06:53 PM)jamincan Wrote: I have a golf and from what I've read, these features exist on the European versions, but not the North American ones. The auto start/stop functionality is maybe understandable as there is probably hardware differences, but other features, such as opening and closing the windows from the key fob are disabled in North American versions and require getting a special connector that allows you to reenable the feature. Why would they remove preexisting features from the vehicle!?
The stop/start is not included mainly because they worry about owner acceptance. But once you realize what it is, I really think few people would reject it.
Programmed features ... that's a good question. I programmed my car to turn on the taillights with the DRL, too, why that's no longer included boggles the mind. (If you want to enable the remote window control on your Golf, I do have a VAGCOM cable and would be happy to program it for you.)
A friend of mine has one as well, actually; I just haven't gotten around to doing it. Shows how much I care about it!