96 Jetta Alarm when I try to start it

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Greg - 24 Apr 2009 01:21 GMT

For some years (2-3), the alarm system has not worked. When the head
was resurfaced and put back in the car, the repair shop knocked off
(broke) the alarm switch in the engine compartment. Never fixed it.

I tried to start the car this evening, and the alarm went off. Had to
get out of the car, lock it, and unlock it to get it to stop. When I
tried to start the car, it would not even turn over.

Any ideas?

Greg

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dave AKA vwdoc1 - 02 May 2009 12:52 GMT

probably bad/broken wiring at the driver's door
I am surprised that unlocking the door turned the alarm off! 8^o
Did you ever notice that if you unlock the driver's door, open it and then
close it, does it automatically lock and arm the alarm?
Try unlocking the passenger door to see if the alarm turns off the the
starter circuit is enabled.

Pull back the rubber wiring harness boot covering the wires, and examine the
wiring for cracking.
Just add proper wiring by soldering it to the breaking ones and insulate.
Make sure that the new spliced wire is flexible.
Or you could buy a new, or good used, door harness and install that too.

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later,
(One out of many daves)

> For some years (2-3), the alarm system has not worked. When the head
> was resurfaced and put back in the car, the repair shop knocked off
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> Greg

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