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Old 07-15-2007, 07:46 PM
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Default Anyones alarm just go off randomly???

is this a common problem??
Old 07-15-2007, 07:48 PM
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Default Is your sunroof/windows open?

A strong gust of wind would set my motion sensor off.
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probably, but the alarm is soo weak I couldnt hear it
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Default there is a button on the lower pillar next to the drivers side door. you can turn off the inside

motion sensor by that button. or you can change the sensitivity via vagcom
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windows are closed, i know about the motion sensor...but wanted to see if it was a common issue
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Default Re: windows are closed, i know about the motion sensor...but wanted to see if it was a common issue

Yes mine goes off at random, and I find it to be a PIA. The pillar switch is a poor excuse for a work around. I would like to learn how to dissable the sucker.
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Default Check your rearview mirror. Mine started leaking and the dripping set it off all week.

The liquid lands in the back of the shift boot and can be hard to notice, but I don't know how I didn't notice the mirror. I annoyed my coworkers all week with that one.
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Hood sensor.
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Default My motion sensor goes off when it gets too hot inside the car.

I learned not to set the alarm on super hot days or at least turn off the motion sensor. There is a button on the inside door column to turn off the sensor.

Also, the motion sensor will go off if you leave the windows open as well.
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anybody know _why_? sensor can't see through windows? windows keep alarm gnomes inside?


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