my panic alarm goes off for no reason

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHONDA123
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My panic alarm keeps going off,when no one is even holding the key.
Nov 22, 2010 at 2:34 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check if any of the door or hood switches are not closed properly. An out of alignment door or hood can result in the alarm being triggered due to the switch being activated.
Nov 22, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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