Volkswagen Golf VII runlock system
On a Volkswagen Golf VII from 2013 to present, the CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK lets the engine idle with the key out and the doors locked, so heating, comms or camera equipment stays live while the car is left unattended. It reads the Volkswagen CAN bus and shuts the runlock down the instant a pedal is pressed. The unit is configured to the vehicle at installation.
- The unit reads ignition, road speed, handbrake, pedal and door state from the vehicle CAN bus.
- With the interlock conditions met, it holds the engine running after the key is removed.
- Opening the driver door, pressing a pedal or releasing the handbrake outside the set conditions returns the vehicle to normal and shuts the runlock state down.
- It is configured to the vehicle and application, and can be moved to another vehicle if the fleet changes.
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Golf VII |
| Years covered | 2013 to present |
| Variants covered | One configuration covers this model, set at installation |
| System | CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK on the i2CAN platform |
| Voltage | 12V and 24V |
Why fit runlock system to a Volkswagen Golf VII
Where a Volkswagen Golf VII is used for waiting or surveillance work, runlock lets it sit with the engine running, the cabin warm and the doors locked, without a key left in an empty car. The CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK enforces handbrake, pedal and door interlocks so the engine only holds while the conditions are safe, and returns control the instant they are not.
Runlock is less common on a car than a van, but the jobs are real: private-hire waiting with the heating on, security and surveillance vehicles, and cars carrying powered equipment. On a Volkswagen Golf VII it keeps the engine and the cabin live while the doors are locked, and hands back the moment the driver takes the seat. Read off the bus, nothing is cut into.
Workshop fit off the CAN bus, no-cut inductive option on vehicles under warranty, and free configuration updates from Intellitec, part of Scorpion Group.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK fit a 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII?
- Yes. The CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK is a CAN based runlock system configured for the Volkswagen Golf VII (2013 to present). Tell us the vehicle and we confirm the configuration for the job.
- Is runlock suitable for a private-hire Volkswagen Golf VII left waiting with the engine on?
- Yes. Runlock lets the Volkswagen Golf VII wait with the heating running, the key removed and the doors locked, then hands control straight back when the driver returns. The engine only holds while the handbrake is set and no pedal is pressed, so it cannot be driven away in the runlock state.
- Can the runlock system be moved to another vehicle?
- Yes. The unit is programmable and can be reconfigured and moved to another vehicle if the fleet changes. Configuration updates are free, handled by us as the manufacturer.
- Is it safe to leave the engine running with the key out?
- The runlock only holds the engine running while the handbrake is set and the interlock conditions are met. Opening the driver door, pressing a pedal or releasing the handbrake outside those conditions shuts the runlock state down.
- Who makes and supports the CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK?
- It is designed, built and supported in the UK by Intellitec, part of Scorpion Group, on the configurable i2CAN platform.
Runlock for other Volkswagen models
Runlock for the Volkswagen Golf VII?
Tell us the vehicle and what you need, and an engineer at Intellitec, part of Scorpion Group will confirm the CAN KONTROL RUNLOCK configuration for the job.