Changed battery and car went dead

Tiny
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1996 VW Golf 2.0, 106,000 miles. I changed the battery and the alarm went off. I tried opening the door but the alarm won't stop and now the car won't start or turn. Completely dead!

Someone told me that it is the factory antitheft. I bought the car 2 years ago and have no manual. Any suggestions on how to get it started?
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007 AT 3:11 PM

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Tiny
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Try locking and unlocking the drivers door.
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 AT 10:27 AM
Tiny
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That lock is broken, we can open and close the passenger side door and lock/unlock from the control panel. Will that work? :Cry:
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Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 AT 11:22 AM

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