| Author |
Thread: VW Golf Security Alarm |
    
New member Username: Kharlo
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-05
|
| Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 12:24 am: |
|
hey guys, I have a 95 VW Golf CL. I hope someone can help. Two things. 1. My damn stereo is in "SAFE" mode. Anyone figured out how to get this fixed. I need my tunes or should I just remove it and replace it with my own stereo system. 2. My VW standard car alarm just started going off when it's idle. Anyone have the same issue and what did you do to fix it. I checked all the wiring and it seems ok. I'm at the point to remove the damn thing. Any direction will help a lot. thanks |
|
Relevant Product Info
|
|
Bronze Member Username: Sony224422
Deep River,
CT
US
Post Number: 73
Registered: Dec-04
|
| Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2005 - 12:57 am: |
|
hey, i have a 96 jetta. for the safe mode issue, look on the door jam for the code, or just go to the dealership and ask them for the code. it will cost a few bucks buts its cheaper than getting a new headunit. But its also a good excuse to get a new headunit hahhaa. And for the alarm thing, check your connections on your battery. I had a problem with mine going off every time i bumped the car, and i found out the cable was really loose. Or you might have faulty wiring somewhere. Personally, i'd disconnect it if you can figure it out. hope this helps |
Doug Blanc Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 10:47 pm: |
|
Hi, I have a 95 golf and have the same problem as Kharlo Tawatao. Where do i look on the door jamb? All i found was a sticker saying "made in mexico". And once i have the code, how do i enter it? |
Silver Member Username: Sony224422
Deep River,
CT
US
Post Number: 154
Registered: Dec-04
|
| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 11:41 pm: |
|
uhhh i forget how you enter it, you have to hit something and then you use the numbers i believe, but i have never done it. Look everywhere you can think of, and look in your manual, sometimes theres a card in there or someone wrote it down somewhere. Good luck! |
|
| Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 06:42 pm: |
|
If it`s anything like the stereos here in England when you get the code follow these instructions.
If, for example, the code is 1234 you simply press the first raio button and if you use the radio tuning button a number should appear which will go from 0 to 9 when you move the tuner. Set it at 1 and then press button two. Set this to 2 and then move to buttons three and four and enter the correct numbers. When you have done press and hold button number 5 and the radio should come on. You need to make sure there is a constant feed to the radio otherwise everytime you take the key out you will lose radio station memory and have to re-enter station memory everytime you you turn ignition back on. |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 10:32 am: |
|
i have this problem with my 95 golf cl. all of a sudden i cannot unlock all my doors and gas latch from the drivers side. i have a factory alarm and it works ok from the passengers side, i can unlock the door from the drivers side but the alarm will go off as soon as I put the key in the ignition or open another door please help |
|
| Posted on Friday, April 29, 2005 - 11:01 am: |
|
I've an S reg Golf 1.6, and the alarm has a life of it's own. It goes off at all times of the day and I need to fix it.
Can anyone help?
If not, can someone at least tell me how to permanently switch it off?
Cheers,
Mei |
Silver Member Username: Sony224422
Deep River,
CT
US
Post Number: 155
Registered: Dec-04
|
| Posted on Friday, April 29, 2005 - 09:01 pm: |
|
oh god i wish i knew how to permanently turn it off. I hate it.. but you might be able to take it into a shop or install a real alarm
|
tinohartino Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 07:07 pm: |
|
Guys, can anyone help with this? I have just bought a 95 golf and want to set the radio stations so they stay tuned - does anyone know how to to this. At the moment if I tune in one station on one button and press another button when I go back to the first it will not be th station I had it on....
|
|
|
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 07:46 pm: |
|
does anyone know what MFA stands for, on the MK3 golf gti, its a little button on the stalks at the side of the steering wheel |
Dave Wildberger Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 12:06 am: |
|
I have a 98 MK3 GTI. MFA Stands for Multi-Function-something, it's German, and I don't remember the translation. Anyway, it's just referring to the trip computer in the gauge cluster that shows gas mileage, temperature, etc. I'm assuming that since you have the MFA, it's a VR6? |
victoria Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 07:34 pm: |
|
My car radio is on safe mode currently and i called the dealership to see what they say.they told me that i had to take it in so they can recode it and it would cost me 95 dollars for the service. wow! i couldnt believe they would be charging me so much for something i thought you could look up on the computer.
so now im thinking of what i should do.
|
|
| Posted on Monday, August 01, 2005 - 06:50 pm: |
|
Do you have the owner's manual? Generally the dealership writes the four-digit radio code inside somewhere---front cover, back cover, etc. They did for me anyway. Once your have the code, it's an extremely easy process to unlock the radio. No need to go to the dealer. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 03:13 pm: |
|
I have a VW Golf Mk2 1990 with a Toad alarm/immobiliser with keyless central locking. Was working fine when I purchased car but noticed fuses didnt match up to the manual so changed them around to fit with manual, not realising this might affect my alarm/immobiliser setup! Can anyone help me get it back to previous state?! (Car is permanently immobilised atm!) |
duncanm Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 03:33 pm: |
|
I also purchased a 96 Golf, 2.0L, and the radio is in safe mode, no owners manual, and the people I purchased from have no idea either. Took it to the dealership in Town and they say no codes are available for this car, I guess it means a new radio... Why can't VW keep track of these darn codes anyway? |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 04:45 pm: |
|
I have a 91 Golf 2 CSL, had no problems with the immobiliser or central locking until today! Suddenly the remote no only locks the driver door when the button is pushed, but it will not open the doors when pushed again. It turns the alarm on and off as usual as well as the immobiliser works as usual but the darn doors will not unlock...........help! To Make things worse I had to replace my front door handles recently, they came with new keys....but silly me, thought why would I ever need the keys as they did not match my ignition key, and the remote unlocks the doors so I put them in a safe place.....God only knows where! How the hell do I get into the car now that it is locked? I can still go though the hatch door but it is really inconvenient! |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 04:46 pm: |
|
I have a 91 Golf 2 CSL, had no problems with the immobiliser or central locking until today! Suddenly the remote now only locks the driver door when the button is pushed, but it will not open the doors when pushed again. It turns the alarm on and off as usual as well as the immobiliser works as usual but the darn doors will not unlock...........help! To Make things worse I had to replace my front door handles recently, they came with new keys....but silly me, thought why would I ever need the keys as they did not match my ignition key, and the remote unlocks the doors so I put them in a safe place.....God only knows where! How the hell do I get into the car now that it is locked? I can still go though the hatch door but it is really inconvenient! |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 05:38 pm: |
|
I just bought a 96 VW golf. I just got it registered and I go to start it and the key wont go in the ignition AT ALL. I'm guessing that i somehow tripped some anti theft device but when i got the car there wasent an owners manual. I dont know what to do... HELP |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:10 am: |
|
If your VW radio goes on safe mode; check your radio owner's manual for the four digit code. If you cannot find the code you will need to pull the radio from the dash and find the serial number engraved on the side or back of the chassis. Phone your VW dealer and he should supply the code free of charge when you supply the serial number. Now that you have the number you can enter it into the radio.
procedure - With the power on and SAFE showing on the display, press and hold the MODE and SCAN button together until SAFE changes to 1000. Release the buttons and using the first four station buttons enter the radio code.
Use button #1 to change the 1 to the correct code, pressing once will change to 2 twice to 3 etc
Use button number 2 to change the next number etc.
When you have entered the correct code; press and hold the SCAN and MODE buttons together until code disappears and radio comes on.
If you made an error, try again, you have three tries before the radio locks up. If the radio locks up; pull the raio from the dash and unhook from power for a few days before trying again.
Good Luck
bc |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 08:10 pm: |
|
I just bought a 93 vw golf. It didn't come with the owners manual so i know nothing about the alarm system. Anyway long story short i set off the alarm and didn't know how to deactivate it so what i did was disconnect the wires from the negative battery terminal. Its been 20 mins since this happened and i just tried reconnecting it but it still goes off what should i do now i hope i didn't permanently screw anything up. Thank you for any help |
brandido Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 07:08 pm: |
|
I just tried to do this with a 2000 Beetle I just bought - code in the owner's manual doesn't work, so I pulled the radio to see the serial number. But, when I called the dealer with the serial number and the VIN, they say they need $50 bucks just to do a computer search! I am wondering if that is legal given that the owner's manual says a dealer will do it for free! |
|
| Posted on Monday, September 12, 2005 - 07:22 am: |
|
I have a 96 golf. My problem is that I can unlock the doors, but except for the driver side door, I can't open the door! Does anyone else have this problem?
So, while I can see that the doors are unlocked, they don't open. |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 05:19 am: |
|
to bradley.... whenever the battery is disconnected it activates the antitheft thing in some way.. and if battery is low it also can trigger the alarm..i had it happen in line for emissions testing, the car conked out wouldn't start but made this horrible alarm sound just to screw me up even more and hat to be pushed out of the lineup by hand...it sucked.
you gotta turn the key to the left once to disable it so you won't have the alarm going off..
I can scan you maybe a few pages of the manual..I have a 95 golf 1.8l incidentally.. |
New member Username: Prad
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-05
|
| Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 04:53 pm: |
|
I drive a 1999 BoraV5 and I have a navigation system in it with CD changer which is now paralised none of the buttons seems to be working. The display that I have on it is SAFE and I cant even enter the code which I know. This all happened when I got the car back from the work shop I know for sure the Battery terminal were removed and put back since then I am facing this Problem. PLEASE HELP What i can do I do to get it back to working condition. Besides I live in Africa and the VW Dealership is asking me to get a new system all together. PLS PLS PLS HELP |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 03:13 pm: |
|
Hello
I have a w golf 2000
the cambelt has been changed but there is now no,power to my radio the battery had to be removed to get access, but is it the fuse that needs to be changed and how do I get there, which is the correct symbol please help!!! |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 03:14 pm: |
|
Hello
I have a w golf 2000
the cambelt has been changed but there is now no,power to my radio the battery had to be removed to get access, but is it the fuse that needs to be changed and how do I get there, which is the correct fuse symbol please help!!! |
veetwin Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 12:13 pm: |
|
I've just bought a VW Gamma radio to fit into my 99 Golf Tdi. It won't power up at all- I've read that this has happened to other people. The radio is from a Passatt. What is causing this? |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 05:12 pm: |
|
I have a 94 VW Golf III that we changed the clutch on, and then put a NEW battery into. We tried deactivating the alarm system by locking/unlocking the driver's door, but the alarm sounds constantly (not pulsating) and will not shut off unless we unhook the horn. But...the car will not start and we cannot figure out what to do to deactivate the alarm system so we can start the car??
Help please.  |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 12:05 pm: |
|
As for the Golf III with the alarm issues, I have a 96 Golf that recently had a similar issue. For me, it was caused by a short in one of my oil sensors. You might want to doublecheck the connections on the sensors and battery. |
|
| Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 08:56 pm: |
|
i have a 98 passat and the radio went safe on me.i had the code and tried to enter it but now its locked. what can i do cos its driving me nuts?
|
sfaragher Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2005 - 12:01 pm: |
|
i have a volkswagon golf mk 4 2001 i changed the battery in the remote central locking button key now i cannot turn off the alarm please can anyone help me it is doing my head in |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 01:07 pm: |
|
Excellent and descriptive advice from vwman about getting radio out of "safe" mode...which is my problem in my golf.
However, I don't have a MODE button! My "SAFE" message has a "2", reading "2 SAFE". I know my code, and thanks to vwman's post, I know how to enter it...I just can't get it to read "1000"
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 08:44 pm: |
|
For your radio issue when your radio is in lock, You have to leave the radio on for one hour, which will mean you also need to leave your key in the Ignition. And after one hour then you can push the Mode and Safe buttons again and input your codes. you will only have 2 tries before it will lock up again then the process starts all over.
Hope this Helps? |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 05:39 am: |
|
hi guys I have 94 golf III and I have a problem with my automatic gear box it hasn't 5speed I wonder if all golfIII have 4 or 5 speed thanks for your help |
vdubvr696 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 08:33 am: |
|
from what i know all golfs from 93 - 99 if there automatics then then they are 4 speeds, maybe your manual can verify that
good luck! |
vdubvr696 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 08:40 am: |
|
i have a 96 golf that was recently in an accident and i need airbags driver and passanger side but i wasnt sure if i just replace the steering wheel with a racing wheel or just sheet metal over the other air bag, if that will cause and defects in my alarm or my safty system. ill take any suggestions
thanks. |
gticlimber Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, October 30, 2005 - 04:54 pm: |
|
I have a 94 golf III, can't get clutch cable off of the clutch pedal, spring compressed and disconnected from transmission. Cable end seems stuck, everything else seems free. May there be a clip holding it on and how would I remove it. There is very limited space to work under dash. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2005 - 09:01 am: |
|
Need help I have a 2003 Golf Gls . My Moonsoon Radio does not work at all no power. So there is no safe indicators nothing . I can't check the fuse cause its not on the fuse card. |
tprofice Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 10:10 pm: |
|
Thank you all, especially VWman for your advice on unlocking the radio safe. I have a 95 Cabrio (which I believe is a Golf also)that I've had in my possession for 5 years. Never had any major problems with it until I paid off my car note in August '05. I had to replace the battery & the starter (probably due to an alley mechanic - no offense to those of you who really know what they're doing). Anyway, I had the radio safe problem once before, took it to a VW dealership & was charged $41. In short THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I can't live without my radio. Until now, I didn't realize everyone was right about my singing. Too Zen for me. Thanks again. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, November 04, 2005 - 09:43 pm: |
|
I bought a '96 Jetta this summer. Got a check engine light but all seemed OK so disconnected the battery to see if it would clear. When I tried to reconnect the battery the alarm goes off. How can I disable the darn thing. Haven't even gotten to the radio issue that's bound to appear when this is resolved. Owner's manual is no help. Please save me, the neighbors don't appreciate my problem. HELP |
Plattyo Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 05:57 pm: |
|
Greetings. I'm doing a bunch of long overdue repairs on a 95 golf III. One concerns the doorlock system. Anyone know where the central lock motor and control module is located? Thanks. |
|
| Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 10:28 am: |
|
I just bought an early 99 Golf, the radio doesn't seem to turn on. I was told it was locked when I bought it, but after reading above i see that my radio doesn't even show SAFE mode.
Anyone know if I should just change or it is there hope for unlocking the damn thing. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 10:33 am: |
|
Hello again, so the clips are broken to remove my stereo, anyone know how to take it out another way? I need tunes in my car, I'm going mad!!
Thanks for your help! |
blackops_95 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 02:05 pm: |
|
With all these problems. I'm surpried VW kept this radio for so long. Anyway, I have a 98 Golf and have the radio porblem '2 SAFE'
How do I reset the radio? I have the scan button everyone refers to, but not the mode button. Any advice would be great. Thanks in Advance/ |
New member Username: Mtzgrt
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-05
|
| Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 02:30 pm: |
|
I cannot get the car to sart because of the alarm. I try to disconnect the #6 & 10 wires by the beam light as instructed above but still the same. The black box in the truck still noting. Disconecting the negative part of the battery for 20min still noting. I need an URGENT help please |
kalpesh Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 06:12 am: |
|
Hi
I have just purchased a VW golf 1999 model
and it has an immobilser ib it. the immboliser flashes a red light on the door ledge when the car is locked.
but recently i have tried changin the battery, and the car still unlcok and locks and the engine works as normal. BUT sometimes the red light doesnt turn on when i lock door.
BUT since then from time to i could be driving and my horn just turns on and doesnt stop. It stops when i turn the engine off, but then when i then turn teh engine on it carries on again.
can some one help me and advise me on two things
a possible problem
and how to chnage teh battery on my remote with losing the frequency for the engine |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 08:03 pm: |
|
HELLO,
I WANT TO KNOW IF SOMEONE CAN TELL ME HOW TO REMOVE THE ORIGINAL VW RADIO IN A GOLF. I WANT TO PUT AN MP3 PIONEER RADIO ON THE CAR. WHAT PARTS SHOULD I NEED TO MOVE TO TAKE IT OUT?
THANX |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 12:05 pm: |
|
the alarm on my 96 Cabrio goes off 1min after i lock the car. can anyone help me find out how to fix this problem. Thanks |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2005 - 09:01 pm: |
|
hi everyone.my question is.i have a vw golf gl 98.I got 2 things. 1 Everytime i start it up every morning it takes atleast 4 to 6 times before it actually turns on and 2nd when im driving and i try to give it more gas or punch it it tends to choke and sometimes it turns off for some reason?Do you have an idea what that can be..thank you.. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, November 28, 2005 - 12:08 pm: |
|
ive bought a 2002 golf, and today the doors stopped locking when i turn on the key, when normally they lock instantly once the engine is turned on and there is a red light permanently illuminated next to the back heater button, and the central locking no longer makes the beap sound when pressed, can anyone tell me what the problem is? looked in the handbook! |
New member Username: Eriksg
Riga,
Latvia
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-05
|
| Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 02:59 am: |
|
Hi. I am writing from Latvia, therefore I'm sorry for my English grammar. I have a problem like other VW Golf III owners. I have Golf III 1995. My original VW Beta stereo is in safe mode. I don't have a MODE button and SCAN button too. And i do not remember my stereo code. I attachment I put in photo with my stereo, but quality is very bad.Maybee someone had a simple stereo and know how to halp me. I'll be very greatefull if someone can halp me.
Thanks. |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 02:36 pm: |
|
I have a 96 Jetta GL with the Premium Audio System. I know you can hook up a trunk cd changer and I am hoping the wiring is already run to the trunk, but im not sure where it is. Does anyone know if it is there for sure and where it might be? |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 08:11 am: |
|
I have a 95 vw golf cl 1.8 litre- I was driving home from work and all of a sudden the alarm went off while driving- I mean the horn was a honking and the lights were a flashing-had to stop and shut off car and start again to get home- had trouble at first to get it to start but then it went. Got home and as soon as I took the key out of the door from locking it the alarm went off again. Any ideas as to what might have triggered the alarm??I have had this car for 1 week so I am nhot familiar with it at all. |
New member Username: Speedgolf
Port Orange,
Florida
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-05
|
| Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 06:39 pm: |
|
Hey guys..... I have a 95 VW Golf MK3.
for all of you who have problems with the radio system on "safe mode", u gotta look in the owner's manual for the 4 digit code, if u don't have the manual (like me heheheh) then take it to the dealership. I also have a problem related with the fuel security system. I had just had an accident (almost cried man, that car is beautiful) and I know when the car's hit, a security system shuts the fuel down for any fire. but i can't find the switch, someone said is in the trunk, but I didn't see it. Hope u guys can help me out..... cheers!!! |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
|
Hello
I've just bought a 1998 Passat estate - really really pleased with it but for a couple of things which maybe someone can help me with.
1. The little red diode by the lock peg on the drivers door never flashes. I assume it should and wondered why it wasn't.
2. It's the SE edition with the wing mirrors that are supposed to close in. I've tried twisting the little knob round to the 'mirrors in' position but got nothing, and I tried waggling it about but still nothing. How should I get those to work?
3. Finally, the airbag warning light is permanantly on. The guy who sold it to me said it was an electrical fault though I didn't wholly believe him and am going to get it checked. Has anyone else had an experience like this, and is it a common fault? AND is it easy to fix?
Great car though. Love the blue/red dashboard lights!
George |
New member Username: Speedgolf
Port Orange,
Florida
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-05
|
