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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: TeddyKGB on 03 October 2007, 20:38

Title: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: TeddyKGB on 03 October 2007, 20:38

Well i've had my car for 10 months now and thought i'd best try out the alarm!

So I locked myself in, making sure i hadnt disabled interior monitoring. Waited about 3 minutes and started waving around. And the alarm didnt go off!

i tried releasing the bonnet and as soon as i popped it the alarm went off

How can i try and fix this? i only want to take it to VW as a last resort :cry:

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: TheReflex on 03 October 2007, 20:50

I think the interior sensors are on the rear view mirror ( just below it )  Might be worth giving the unit a wipe and trying again.

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: TeddyKGB on 03 October 2007, 20:54

Thanks the The Reflex.. I think these are the anti dazzle sensors but will give em a wipe over anyway.

I think the interior motion sensors is the block just above the passenger door

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: TheReflex on 03 October 2007, 20:55

Quote from: TeddyKGB on 03 October 2007, 20:54

Thanks the The Reflex.. I think these are the anti dazzle sensors but will give em a wipe over anyway.

I think the interior motion sensors is the block just above the passenger door

You never know....might work  :grin:

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: 08micsta on 04 October 2007, 07:35

AS far as I know the sensors are above the passenger door and work rather well.
Why not try leaving a window open. Locking the car and then sticking your hand into the window and see what happens?

Possibly when locking the car the sensors are picking up someone is there and disabling it? Perhaps it thinks you a dog?  :rolleyes: (JUST JOKES)

I would give that a try. If it goes off then bobs you uncle and sallies you aunt.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: Hurdy on 04 October 2007, 21:25

Are you sure that the interior sensor hasn't been deactivated. There is a button down by the side of the main pillar that activates/deactivates the interior sensors for when you leave a pet in.....or some mad person waving their hands around :laugh:

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: 08micsta on 05 October 2007, 07:18

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So I locked myself in, making sure i hadnt disabled interior monitoring.

Take note Hurdy  :grin: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: Hurdy on 05 October 2007, 10:48

Quote from: 08micsta on 05 October 2007, 07:18

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So I locked myself in, making sure i hadnt disabled interior monitoring.

Take note Hurdy  :grin: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:

Oooops :embarassed: :grin:

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: 08micsta on 07 October 2007, 15:10

Quote from: Hurdy on 05 October 2007, 10:48

Quote from: 08micsta on 05 October 2007, 07:18

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So I locked myself in, making sure i hadnt disabled interior monitoring.

Take note Hurdy  :grin: :laugh: :lipsrsealed:

Oooops :embarassed: :grin:

You are forgiven  :grin: :grin:

So. HAve you tried any of our feeble suggestions yet?

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: TeddyKGB on 07 October 2007, 15:15

I have. And they still didn't work :(

Title: Re: Alarm/interior sensors not working!
Post by: 08micsta on 07 October 2007, 15:24

Have you tried perhaps putting your hand right next to the sensor? As in touch it while the car is locked?

Does the Golf not maybe have an arming procedure? I remember the one Camry we had a while back you had to wait about 3 minutes before the actual sensors switched on. How much time have you given the car before testing the alarm?

Perhaps try see if the anti-Tow deadlock is on? That is also one of the switches on the door panel.
And then  as a last suggestion.....

Try locking the car with your other key? Cos you get two keys and a black one I think? Try using the other set.

Mike