1998 Volkswagen Jetta Would problem with factory alarm system continually going off prevent starting.
Would problem with factory alarm system continually going off prevent starting.
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Car started and ran fine yesterday. I park it in the garage unlocked and when I went to leave this morning, I opened the driver's door and the alarm went of. I shut the alarm off with the remote, closed the door and the alarm went off again. I turned off the alarm (factory-installed), put the key in the ignition, turned the key and the engine didn't crank. All of the dashboard lights and gauges came on as usual. I tried to start the car again several times and the alarm came on again, and each time I silenced the alarm and turned the key, nothing. Is the problem connected to the alarm system? I noticed now that the doors won't lock or unlock (they stay unlocked) when I use the remote. I hear the lock activator motors in the doors and the lights flash and the horn beeps as usual, but the locks won't work. Suggestions?
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I tried jump starting the engine without success. The engine wouldn't even turn over. I installed a new battery and tried again. Again, the engine would not turn over.
Do you have voltage from the pos battery cable to the starter post, and does the smaller starter have voltage when the key is turned to start? If there is check the ground cable to the engine and make sure it is clean and good connection. Use a vom and test from the battery ground lug to the engine and see if your meter goes to '0' or zero. If not at zero your connection at ground is bad. If it is the starter sometimes tapping the starter with a smaller hammer, trying to jar it while in start, it will try to engage. If so you need a starter.
The starter does engage when I turn the ignition switch. Possible problem with anti-theft(factory installed) system? Since alarm continually goes off, the anti-theft possibly won't allow me to start the car?
Do you have the owners manual; The info is partially there, you will still need a professional scan tool to be able to reset. Might need a professional to help.
I tried jump starting the engine without success. The engine wouldn't even turn over. I installed a new battery and tried again. Again, the engine would not turn over.
Do you have voltage from the pos battery cable to the starter post, and does the smaller starter have voltage when the key is turned to start? If there is check the ground cable to the engine and make sure it is clean and good connection. Use a vom and test from the battery ground lug to the engine and see if your meter goes to '0' or zero. If not at zero your connection at ground is bad. If it is the starter sometimes tapping the starter with a smaller hammer, trying to jar it while in start, it will try to engage. If so you need a starter.
The starter does engage when I turn the ignition switch. Possible problem with anti-theft(factory installed) system? Since alarm continually goes off, the anti-theft possibly won't allow me to start the car?
Do you have the owners manual; The info is partially there, you will still need a professional scan tool to be able to reset. Might need a professional to help.
Thanks. Since I don't have the scan tool, I'm having my car towed to my mechanic tomorrow.
Sorry but hopefully it will be running soon