95 Jetta car alarm problems

[oreo2004]

I just got a 95 Jetta, and every time I go to stick the key in the ignition, the car alarm goes off...any ideas of what to do? Please let me know! Thanks

[boschmann]

Do you want to try to keep the system or disable it?

[oreo2004]

Either way...I'd like to keep it if at all possible, but if not, I can do without it...

[boschmann]

Can you turn the alarm off by turning the key in the driver's door to unlock? Does the alarm seem to set properly when you lock the door? The more common problems are with the lock switch & the wiring between the door & body right at the hinges.

[smiley herbert]

Hi, I have a problem with alarm also. (94 Jetta) and would like to just get rid of the problem! How can I disconnect it without disabling the car?

[boschmann]

There are about 5 recent threads outlining it in this forum.

[danoco7x24]

I would like to disable the system, could you talk me thru it?

Originally Posted by boschmann

Do you want to try to keep the system or disable it?

[boschmann]

The module is located above the driver's feet, behind the knee panel. It has two connectors, one 6-pin and one 10-pin. Dicsconnect the module & remove. In order to keep the starter functional you must take the red & red/black wires from pin #5 & #6 of the 6-pin connector & connect them to each other.

[zeek1403]

I have a 1996 Jetta and the alarm system is weird. It only goes off when I use the key to open the trunk if the doors aren't unlocked. How is the system supposed to work as in how it can be set off?

[kole]

I have jetta III gl 95 and I want to disable alarm
too.Can somebody give me details what should I look for?How those moduls look like?Do they have
some numbers or letters on them?I found some moduls in that area plugged in.But I dont know
which one is for alarm.
Thank you

[boschmann]

Find the one with the two connectors outlined above.

[myronf]

Originally Posted by zeek1403

I have a 1996 Jetta and the alarm system is weird. It only goes off when I use the key to open the trunk if the doors aren't unlocked. How is the system supposed to work as in how it can be set off?

It could be that the wire core in one of the 2 wires for the trunk lock micro switch has broken. The switch moves every time the lock is cycled. The truck lid liner can be removed after taking off the plastic retainer clips. After removing the liner, you will be able to get to the lock assy.and the micro switch. The wire insulation will probably look ok, but it could be the wire core or even the micro switch itself has failed. When these wires do break, it will be too close to the switch to be repairble. VW has reinforced the wires on the replacement micro switch. With the liner removed, it would be worth the effort to check the remote trunk release linkage. The sheathing for the linkage can bunch up and jam the linkage. Good luck Zeek. I hope this helps.

[kaiscape]

Originally Posted by boschmann

The module is located above the driver's feet, behind the knee panel. It has two connectors, one 6-pin and one 10-pin. Dicsconnect the module & remove. In order to keep the starter functional you must take the red & red/black wires from pin #5 & #6 of the 6-pin connector & connect them to each other.

Thanks a ton bosch. I disconnected the battery on my '97 Jetta to perform some repairs. Upon reconnecting the battery the alarm would go off and I was unable to turn it off due to two broken door handle locks. Needless to say the car wouldn't start with the alarm going off. After reading your post I went lookin' under the knee panel. I disabled the module as u described and connected the 5 and 6 wires. Worked like a charm. Thanks again!

[jonwong524]

how do you pull wires 5 and 6 from the plastic module? I'm having trouble with that

[Broyld_08]

I have a 1995 VW Jetta, the car alarm keeps going off which is killing the battery but before this it would die while i was driving then id have to wait 10-15 mins, any thought on what it is? how much in repairs, roughly?