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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Jay on 23 December 2007, 23:41
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Help! This part of my car has been like this for awhile now, just want to know WTF it is and why it is not plugged in correctly? It's got like 1 (or 2) wires connected when it looks like it should have a lot more than that connected...
(http://www.uberhacker.co.uk/dubs/dunno.jpg)
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Looks like an after market alarm control module. Has it got an alarm fitted?
Nick
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yeah, looks like an old alarm thats been disconnected because it was probably going off all the time!
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Thats a quantum alarm the same as mine but i don't think i've got wires on it like that. Will check in the morn and let you know what mines like.
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Might be worth having it properly removed, and an up to date one installed, before it starts to create a major headache!
Tom
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Obviously previous owner had problem with alarm/immobiliser and the wire looped into the connector is bypassing the immobiliser part of the system.
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Well if that's an alarm it's news to me!
I have no fobs or anything, my guess is it's busted and was disconnected. :undecided:
Well, can anyone suggest a cheap alarm that's easy to fit? I was going to make a basic one from a circuit diagram I found on the net.
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Yep it's the original factory alarm. Badged as quantum, but in fact made by Scorpion. My unit was dead when i bought it, but managed to find exactly the same model, new old stock, with fobs on ebay for £20 !! :laugh:
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When i got my golf it was a non runner. Alarm system had gone up the spout it was a cat 1 alarm and immobiliser. Was a nightmare to remove properly.
You get what you pay for with alarms / immobilisers. So my advice is go for the best you can afford. Oh, and make sure its installed properly. If its thatcham approved (cat1 or 2) you need a certified installer to fit it, otherwise should your pride n joy goes missing, the first thing your insurance company will want to see is a certificate of fitment!!!