How do you find the alarm on a 1998 vw passat

SOURCE: 1998 vw passat

hi if the electrical side is ok leaves two options mechanical or fuel so if you can let me know what happened leading up to the car not starting i will be able to point you in the right direction it seems funny you should mention the security system [this does control the fuel pump but what makes you think this may be the problem, yates210456

SOURCE: 1998 VW Beetle- Won't start, makes winding noise

sounds like the starter solenoid is bad.

SOURCE: 1999 VW Passat low idle

replace your fuel filter first. If that does not do it, then try an air-flow meter. (if the check engine light is on it may be an airflow meter.

Harvey N Tawatao

• 3854 Answers
• Posted on Mar 15, 2010

SOURCE: Reset service interval alarm on VW Passat-01?

This is a mileage interval light that trips every 3,000 to 5,000 miles that indicates an oil change is necessary. You do not need a special tool to change your oil, nor do you need to bring the car in to the dealer.
1. Sit in the driver's seat of the Passat and close all the doors.
2. Position the trip/odometer button to display the odometer mileage reading, then hold it down with the forefinger on your left hand.
3. Turn the ignition key to the "key-on/engine-off" position to turn on all the power options for the Passat without actually starting the engine. At this point, a service indicator light will display (in the form of a wrench).
4. Press the minute adjustment button on the clock (or turn the knob clockwise on European manufactured Passats) and release the trip/odometer button.
Good luck and thank you using Fixya

Testimonial: "Thanks! Maybe the issue is that I didn´t close the doors. I´ll try that!"

SOURCE: 2000 VW Passat, 1.8 T automatic, shakes upon start

YOUR CORRECT IT IS A COIL PROBLEM.... DO A REGULAR 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR TUNE UP AND YOUR CAR WOULD RUN PERFECT....

Testimonial: "Thanks - how do I know which coil or do I just change them all"