We hire cars in for long contracts. Can the unit move between them?

Yes. Each new car simply needs the unit reconfigured, which costs nothing.

Are older Passats covered?

This listing is for the B8. For any other Passat, share the details and we will say what applies.

Can the car be locked while the lights are running?

Yes, locking up with the engine on is possible. Exactly how that is arranged on your Passat B8 is confirmed by an engineer on enquiry.

Engine runlock

Volkswagen Passat B8 runlock for escort and traffic work

Escort and traffic management cars built on the Passat B8 spend a lot of time parked at junctions and on hard shoulders while the driver is on foot. Beacons, roof signs and radios all need to stay live while that happens. A long escort or a slow road closure can last for hours.

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Beacons that cannot go dark

When a car is used to warn traffic, its lights are doing a safety job. A battery that fades during a long stop puts the people on foot at more risk. Keeping the engine running keeps that warning bright.

Stepping out to control traffic

The driver often needs to stand at a junction or walk ahead of a load. If the key stays in the ignition, the car is running and open behind them on a busy road. If it comes out, the lights depend on the battery alone.

The Passat B8 setup

CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK is configured for the Passat B8. It means the driver carries the key to the junction while the engine stays on, with the car locked if wanted. Ignition, the Passat's road speed, the handbrake, the two pedals and the driver's door are all watched on its CAN bus, and if any of them changes beyond what has been set for that car, the Passat goes straight back to normal.

Fitment

Vehicle	Volkswagen Passat B8, saloon
Model years	Confirmed on enquiry
Variants	B8
Part	CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK
CANM8 equivalent	Advanced Runlock range
Made in	Chorley, UK

Runlock for the Volkswagen Passat B8

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Questions about the Volkswagen Passat B8

We hire cars in for long contracts. Can the unit move between them?: Yes. Each new car simply needs the unit reconfigured, which costs nothing.
Are older Passats covered?: This listing is for the B8. For any other Passat, share the details and we will say what applies.
Can the car be locked while the lights are running?: Yes, locking up with the engine on is possible. Exactly how that is arranged on your Passat B8 is confirmed by an engineer on enquiry.