1999 Volkswagen Passat Anti-Theft Won't Reset

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VIOLETJ
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The driver's side window on our 1999 VW Passat 4 door sedan (62,000 miles) was shattered by a rock from a passing car. After the auto glass technician replaced the window, the car won't start. When we turn the key, the dashboard indicator lights, fans, radio, etc. come on, but nothing else happens. The battery is fully charged. The indicator light near the door lock that tells us the anti-theft system is engaged continues to flash and will not turn off, either with the key or the remote control. The locks and windows work, but the dome lights do not. We think the anti-theft system was somehow affected by the work on the window. Is this possible? Is there a way to disable or reset it? The auto glass technicians don't seem to have any ideas.
Jun 2, 2006 at 9:35 AM
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LOSONE
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There is an alrm switch on the door lock. Turn the key first to the right and then back too the left, it should reset.

If not take off the door panel a reconnect the door alarm switch it probably came off during the window replace ment. Good luck
Jun 2, 2006 at 10:37 AM

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Turn the key in the door lock first to the right, then back to the left to reset the alarm. If that does not work, remove the door panel and reconnect the door alarm switch, which may have come loose during the window replacement.

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After the driver's window was replaced on a 1999 Volkswagen Passat, the car would not start and the anti-theft indicator kept flashing. Accessories powered up and the locks and windows worked, but the dome lights did not. The expert advised resetting the door lock alarm switch by turning the key right then left, or reconnecting the switch if it came off during the glass work.

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