1997 Volkswagen Passat Repair Question
Topics covered: Starter, Alarm system, Battery.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.
Asked on February 4, 2013
Volkswagen Passat Starter Problem
The car will not start. Does nothing. Battery is fine. Put a new starter on it. All fuses and wiring has been checked Last person seems to think the silinoid is not engaging. But it is a new one. Could it be that the alarm system has went crazy and will not let the car start. How can we disconnect the alarm system completely? Maybe it will start them. All help is appreciated. Vicky
Asked by nana4Answer
Replied on February 4, 2013
Possibly your alarm has and ignition shut off relay. Some has probably installed a relay in the ignition circuit and cut the igntion wire. I am assuming it is not factory.
Replied on February 5, 2013
Key in the ON position... apply power to the starter solenoid, does it start?
Standard or automatic?
Thomas
Replied on February 5, 2013
Factory alarm inhibits starter... so yes, could be an alarm issue.
Bypassing is easy.
Thomas