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How do you deactivate the alarm of the Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years 1996-2005
Part: Checks and maintenance

To deactivate the alarm of the Volkswagen Passat, you need to locate the control unit that manages its operation: to access this control unit, you will need to completely remove the driver's seat and then detach the carpet from its footrest compartment: under this carpet, you can find the control unit, which must be disconnected from its connectors and completely reprogrammed, in order to deactivate the alarm. Once the control unit has been reprogrammed, you can reconnect it to the cables to verify that everything is functioning properly.

Posted on 15 November 2024 by ScegliAuto

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