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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Default Alarm going off with windows down

I have a 2000 A4 Quattro Sport. Whenever I leave the windows down or even slightly cracked the alarm goes off. Is there any way to disable this is the computer while still leaving my alarm functioning ? Thanks in advance !

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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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The moving air entering the car is triggering the interior's motion sensor. You need to temporarily disable it by pressing the switch on the left "B" pillar (the pillar that goes from the roof to the floor that hold the driver's shoulder harness.) See your owner's manual for more details or do a search of this forum.

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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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There is a small button down on the pillar next to the driver's seat. Pressing this disables the alarm system. So press this button, and then within 5 seconds lock the car. This disables the alarm, tho.

To reduce the sensitivity of the sensors you have to VAG the car.
 
Old Aug 28, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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Just wanted to share this...

I left my sunroof in the vent position(tilted up) the other day and my alarm way going off in the morning so I walk out there shut off my alarm with my remote and I hear this scurying noise so Im like WTF... I open my door and this kamakazi squirrel comes fly out.
I was pretty startled when the squirrel flew out between my legs so I jumped....

and my car smells kinda funky now but After when I was thinking about the hole thing I started crackin up it was pretty damn funny
 
Old Aug 29, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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Default RE: Alarm going off with windows down

i noticed this with my 01 a4 also...i figured it was the interior sensor after i rread the manual....i thought it was because i left the sunroof open or the dome lights on or something...i went out and closed everything and it worked out fine...

sorry aboiut the squirrel dude, did it leave behind a little surprise for you?
 
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