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How to Activate the Alarm on the Volkswagen Golf 7

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Antenna

In today's video, you will see how to activate and deactivate the alarm on the Volkswagen Golf 7. The procedure involves unlocking the door with a traditional key (by opening the plastic cover on the handle) and deactivating the alarm with the electronic key where the indicator light is while the alarm is sounding. When the OEM alarm is not active, if any door is opened from the inside while the car is locked, it does not sound. However, when the OEM alarm is activated, if any door is opened from the inside, the horn will sound 10 times. Operation completed, simple and quick.

Updated on 22 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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