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#27 of 36 Re: Jetta Alarm System Won't Arm Itself [bpeebles] by crimsonashes

Jan 22, 2011 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 21, 2011 5:55 pm)
Hey!
 
Thank you for the response. I actually got the car fixed, turns out it was something called the "comfort control module" when that breaks, the car didn't think it was armed, and then wouldn't allow me to turn the car on because the system was fooled into thinking someone was stealing the car!
 
-crimsonashes

#28 of 36 Re: Jetta Alarm System Won't Arm Itself [crimsonashes] by bpeebles

Feb 08, 2011 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: crimsonashes (Jan 22, 2011 12:43 pm)
Glad to hear you got it squared-away....
 
BTW: The "Comfort Control Module" in my Jetta is also known as the "Seat Heaters" - LOL

#29 of 36 Re: vw jetta anti theft system [seven7291] by thereddragon

Dec 30, 2011 (7:17 pm)

Replying to: seven7291 (Nov 06, 2007 10:41 am)
Behind your light toggle switch there is the security control module. You can bypass the ignition cutoff by bridging the wires that control the shut off for your starter. There are two wires look- up the electrical diagram for this module and you should be good to go. I want to say bridge the ignition wire going in with the starter kill switch wire. By bypassing the module your doors and trunk security will still be active. I just went through that with my 97. I was going to put a new module in but it is no longer made.

#30 of 36 1999 VW Jetta w/ LIGHTS,DONT START, GAUGE HOT, DOORS DONT LOCK!!HELP!! by isaurapink24

Jan 09, 2012 (2:54 pm)

 I bought my 1999 VW Jetta at a car lot and after purchasing the car the HOT TEMP GAUGE was all the way hot but not overheating nothing it just said it and the lights on the back didn't work so i left it so he can fix it. well i haven't had it a full month and the lights were not working well it was the fuse blowing. then when i would reverse the car and turn the will it would shut off!! then i took it back and said nothings wrong then i was at my daughters school and i tried starting it and NOTHING! lights and radio everything works even windows but didn't turn over or even make a sound so i jumped it STILL nothing !!! so i got a new battery and i started back up then it work fine i put my old battery back in (cause the other one was my moms) she fully charged it and when she put it in worked!! then this last time on new years i tried to start it and nothing jumped it still nothing everything in the inside besides windows work and when i went to turn the key to start it the lights in the car and headlights turned off!! ugh!!! i don't know whats wrong with it i towed it back the car lot and he said he will look at it and when i called him the next day he said the problem is the alarm he has to disable it that's whats causing it not to start?? could it be??? but when i got the keys it look like it was missing the alarm buttons so never knew if alarm worked. PLUS my door don't lock and when i did lock it from passenger side it locked and i couldn't open the car even with my key!!! had a lock smith open it!!! HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE!! HAVEN'T HAD IT FOR A MONTH OR EVEN DROVE IT THAT MUCH!! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME !

#31 of 36 Re: 1999 VW Jetta w/ LIGHTS,DONT START, GAUGE HOT, DOORS DONT LOCK!!HELP!! [isaurapink24] by bpeebles

Jan 09, 2012 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: isaurapink24 (Jan 09, 2012 2:54 pm)
Some VWs of that vintage fell victim to the "coolant migration problem". The worst-cast scheario was a total electrical failure. Lets hope you did not purchase a VW which was affected by this problem.
 
As for the alarm-system causing your issues - It is possible that when you bought it, you did not get the proper keyfob that controls the alarm. It is also possible that some of the microSwitches inside the doors are flakey. this can really confuse the alarm-system (ie... door is sensed as OPEN and CLOSED at the same time, or LOCKED and UNLOCKED at the same time)
 
Personally, anytime I negotiate the purchase of a used vehicle, I INSIST that all the proper keyfobs are made available or no-deal! Most used-car dealers will agree to this demand to close a deal.

#32 of 36 Re: 1999 VW Jetta w/ LIGHTS,DONT START, GAUGE HOT, DOORS DONT LOCK!!HELP!! [bpeebles] by isaurapink24

Jan 09, 2012 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 09, 2012 4:07 pm)
The car key was missing the whole button section he just gave me the key it look like something was missing i asked about it and he said it has alarm but i didnt know if i really needed it and if the alarm work it has a red light flashing but no sound or anything my car dont unlock or lock with the key so if i lock it on the passengers side and try to open it with my key it wont do nothing but the car lot guy said it was the alarm making it not work or start i just dont know?

#33 of 36 Re: 2008 Jetta Anti theft Alert does not sound when locked with key [labsadler] by breandy89

Feb 08, 2012 (11:40 am)

Replying to: labsadler (Jan 21, 2011 12:13 pm)
I know you posted this a year ago but I just got a 2004 Jetta and my anti theft doesn't beep/chirp either when I lock my car with the fob, I was just wondering if you ever got it to work and if so how? Thanks!!

#34 of 36 Re: 2008 Jetta Anti theft Alert does not sound when locked with key [breandy89] by bpeebles

Mar 05, 2012 (5:40 pm)

Replying to: breandy89 (Feb 08, 2012 11:40 am)
Dont forget that ALL the doors plus the hood and trunk must be closed for the alarm to 'arm'
 
Also be aware that it is not uncommon for the microswitches in the doors to become troublesome. This can send implausible signals to the computer. (Door open and closed at same time.... etc.) The computer responds by simply not arming the alarm system.
 
Connecting laptop to the computer-port can diagnose the specific problem.

#35 of 36 Car will not recognize key will not start by gluedke

Mar 22, 2012 (7:58 pm)

I have 2011 Jetta SEL with keyless start. On four occasions car has not recognized key and would not start. Dealer in San Antonio (Freedom VW) unable to repair system. VW tech support could offer repair fix. Taking car for second opinion. Antone else experience this problem?

#36 of 36 Re: Deactivating 1996 Jetta Volkswagon alarm [nventura] by osvaldo2012

Apr 17, 2012 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: nventura (Aug 24, 2007 4:01 pm)
i have a 97 MODEL and i have the same problem have you had any luck ?

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