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How to Deactivate the Alarm System of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Checks and maintenance

Today we will discover the instructions that will allow you to deactivate the alarm system of the Volkswagen Golf in simple and quick steps. To deactivate the alarm system, simply press the button located at the bottom of the door pillar (below the seatbelt); this will deactivate the alarm system, and you can reactivate it by pressing the button again. The activation and deactivation button for the anti-theft system may not be present on all models; in vehicles where this system is not present, the alarm will be activated and deactivated by the remote control.

Posted on 3 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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