I have a 1996 volkswagen jetta.my car alarm system will not let me unlock the car.was able to get in the car but it would not start at all.put a new battery in and it still will not work.the doors won't even open...I'm for sure its the alarm system.i just need to know how to disconnect it.

SOURCE: 1997 Jetta GL Alarm

First to turn off the alarm you simply put the key into the drivers door and turn it to unlock the door twice, this is the factory setting to turn off activated Volkswagen alarm. As for the power locks they are air activated, in the trunk near the latch there should be a small electric motor that drives a small air pump with air lines running to all your locks. If this electric motor as worn out your locks will not operate, simple fix replace the motor. I'd try a used one first from a scrap yard to make sure but always check to see if there is power to the motor (you will need another person with a test light to perform this job). Let me know if this works. Vdubs 4-ever !

Colin Stickland

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• Posted on Dec 22, 2008

SOURCE: 98 Jetta GL- alarm goes off when I unlock the door

mechanism in door needs repairing ,microswitches or a connection is playing up

SOURCE: 1999 volkswagen passat car alarm factory installed system

Do you have a key fob? Unlock the car with that and you should be OK. My sons Elantra is the same way, you can only get in with the fob. I guess the car thinks it's being stolen otherwise. If you don't have a fob, I'm no help

SOURCE: car alarm won't let me start the car or even open

try unplugging the car alarm and see what happens. its behind the glove box. these cars work without the alarm. the alarm box sometimes has dry joints in them.

SOURCE: the driver side door lock broke on my 98 jetta door want open

according to my partsman (who has had great advice for many years), you do not have to remove the door panel to replace the door handle which contains the cylinder lock. the handle is released with a screw which you can see when you open the door. you will need a starhead screwdriver or socket. A new handle costs around $40 at a parts store in my area. call around for a locksmith who will re-key your key to the new lock or use the key which comes with the new lock, your choice. i am in dealing with this also