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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: arnie2629 on 29 December 2010, 19:57

Title: MK5 Alarm Malfunction
Post by: arnie2629 on 29 December 2010, 19:57

Hi,
Can anyone help please? Have just one key for my MK5 GTi and think the battery is on it's way out.  How do I disable the alarm if my remote fails before I get the chance to replace the battery?

Any ideas?

Thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: MK5 Alarm Malfunction
Post by: stealthwolf on 30 December 2010, 17:46

Why would the battery fail?

Surely the keyfob battery charges as the car is driven? So just go on a decent drive for more than thirty minutes. If there's any other issues, you have to consider that it may not be the battery.

Title: Re: MK5 Alarm Malfunction
Post by: garrardrj on 30 December 2010, 18:39

Is that right? the battery in the VW key is charged when in the ignition?

Title: Re: MK5 Alarm Malfunction
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 30 December 2010, 22:05

Quote from: garrardrj on 30 December 2010, 18:39

Is that right? the battery in the VW key is charged when in the ignition?

..........no mate,you need to replace if they fail.See hand book for details on how to change battery. :wink:

Title: Re: MK5 Alarm Malfunction
Post by: Chowgar1 on 03 January 2011, 03:50

Manually unlocking the drivers door with the correct key should disable the alarm.