My 1996 volkswagen jetta alarm went off and now the car wont start why is there a certain amount of time needed for the alarm reset?

Answer 1

Firstly, check to see if the alarm module wires are okay, which is located behind the headlight switch. Then check the drivers door unlock switch from inside the door. You will have to remove the door pannel from the inside of the door to reach it. Check the wiring and the plastic cover on the connectors. If they are brittle, have them replaced, the connections are worn and there may be a short in it, because it is exposed to the outside enviroment. Poor materials won't last very long in exposed sections of a car, or water seepage from within the lock cylinders. If everything is fine, check the wires with a Multi-Meter, and set it for continuity. You will know if there is no connection. If a wire is broken from the door switch to the module, you need to run a replacement wire. Also, lastlym, check the door jam, where the rubber boot is located near the hinge of the door, to see if you find any breaks in the wire there, or a wire is grounding out on the frame.