I can’t remember if it was an aftermarket company focused on VW/Audi, or a different car manufacturer, but I’m thinking it was specifically for VW/Audi. The system was a car security function utilizing the gas pedal which was programmed into the car’s ECU after you sent it to them.
To start the car, a certain pattern of depressing and releasing the gas pedal was required within a certain period of time after inserting and turning the key in the ignition before the ECU would fully activate to allow starting or use in the "ON" position, as if the car was dead. There was also the option to add a "valet mode" which would disable the security function until reactivated, and a rev limiter would restrict the engine RPM to whatever you requested, such as 3000rpm, so that valet drivers couldn’t take your car on any joy-rides.
I can’t find it from a variety of search terms I’ve tried, so I’m hoping someone knows what I’m talking about and remembers the website or the forum where service could be ordered.
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