Alarm system won't shut off

Power Output Diagnostic Mode
You may use a power output diagnostic mode in the multifunction alarm module in order to run a quick test on the operation of the following outputs:
• The courtesy lamps control
• The inadvertent power control
The power output diagnostic mode activates after you perform all of following actions:
• Close all of the doors.
• Set the park brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
Before 15 seconds pass, perform the following steps:
• Open the right front door.
• Cycle the headlamp switch from OFF to PARK three times.
During a normal operation, the multifunction alarm module will flash the interior lamps until the ignition switch turns OFF. If an internal short occurs in the multifunction alarm module, the module will chime in the following patterns:
• One chime every 3 seconds implies an inadvertent output failure.
• Two chimes every 3 seconds implies a courtesy output failure.

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
(Fuse Block - Passenger side of Dash)
1 5 9 13 17 21 25
20 A 15 A 20 A 20 A 7.5 A 15 A 30 A
2 6 10 14 18 22 26
15 A 15 A 10 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 30 A
3 7 11 15 19 23 27
20 A 15 A 15 A 3 A 15 A 15 A 10 A
4 8 12 16 20 24 28
15 A 15 A 15 A 20 A 10 A 7.5 A 30 A

1)Trailer Tow Relay 18)Airbag Module
2)Brake Lamps 19)Interior Mirror, Auto
3)Hazard Lamps Headlamps, Overhead
4)Security Lamp Console, VIC/GDM Module,
5)Interior Lighting Heated Rear Window Relay
6)Security Alarm Module Coil, Illuminated Entry Relay
7)Security Alarm Relay, and Chime Module
Security Alarm Module, 20)Heated Rear Window
Flash-to-Pass Switch, Overdrive Switch,
8)Overhead Console, Keyless Speed Control
Entry, Radio Memory/Clock 21)Security Alarm Module,
Memory/Chime Module, Lamp Outage Module
Power Locks, Power Mirrors, 22)Airbag Module,
HEVAC and VIC Speedometer, Tachometer,
9)Rear Wiper Telltales and Gauges
10)Radio 23)Heated Mirror Feed, Heated
11)Cigar Lighter Rear Window Switch
12)Parking Lamps, Automatic 24)Instrument Panel
Headlamps Illumination
13)Horn Relay 25)Power Seats
14)Power Lock Relays 26)Power Windows, Power
15)ABS Module and Relay Sunroof
16)Turn Signals 27)Security Alarm Module and
17)Heating and Air Front Wiper
Conditioning Module 28)Heated Rear Window Relay

............1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
......(Fuse Block - Passenger side of Dash)
.....1........5........9........13........17........21........25
..20 A...15 A...20 A....20 A....7.5 A.....15 A....30 A
.
.....2........6.......10.......14........18........22........26
..15 A...15 A...10 A....20 A.... 15 A.....15 A....30 A
.
.....3........7.......11.......15........19........23........27
..20 A...15 A...15 A.....3 A......15 A....15 A.....10 A
.
.....4........8.......12.......16........20........24........28
..15 A...15 A...15 A....20 A.....10 A....7.5 A....30 A
1)Trailer Tow Relay
2)Brake Lamps
3)Hazard Lamps
4)Security Lamp
5)Interior Lighting
6)Security Alarm Module
7)Security Alarm Relay, Security Alarm Module, Flash-to-Pass
8)Overhead Console, Keyless Entry, Radio Memory/Clock
Memory/Chime Module, Power Locks, Power Mirrors,
HEVAC and VIC
9)Rear Wiper
10)Radio
11)Cigar Lighter
12)Parking Lamps, Automatic Headlamps
13)Horn Relay
14)Power Lock Relays
15)ABS Module and Relay
16)Turn Signals
17)Heating and Air Conditioning Module
18)Airbag Module
19)Interior Mirror, Auto Headlamps, Overhead Console,
VIC/GDM Module, Heated Rear Window Relay Coil,
Illuminated Entry Relay and Chime Module
20)Heated Rear Window Switch, Overdrive Switch, Speed Control
21)Security Alarm Module, Lamp Outage Module
22)Airbag Module, Speedometer, Tachometer, Telltales and
Gauges
23)Heated Mirror Feed, Heated Rear Window Switch
24)Instrument Panel Illumination
25)Power Seats
26)Power Windows, Power Sunroof
27)Security Alarm Module and Front Wiper
28)Heated Rear Window Relay

There are 2 fuse blocks. The Power Distribution Center is under the hood along the passenger side fender and has fuses and relays in it. The other is on the passenger side of the dash and has fuses and circuit breakers.
....1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
...(Fuse Block - Passenger side of Dash)
.....1........5........9........13........17........21........25
.20 A...15 A...20 A...20 A....7.5 A....15 A....30 A
.....2........6.......10.......14........18........22........26
.15 A...15 A...10 A...20 A.... 15 A....15 A....30 A
.....3........7.......11.......15........19........23........27
.20 A...15 A...15 A....3 A......15 A....15 A....10 A
.....4........8.......12.......16........20........24........28
.15 A...15 A...15 A...20 A.....10 A...7.5 A....30 A
1)Trailer Tow Relay
2)Brake Lamps
3)Hazard Lamps
4)Security Lamp
5)Interior Lighting
6)Security Alarm Module
7)Security Alarm Relay, Security Alarm Module, Flash-to-Pass
8)Overhead Console, Keyless Entry, Radio Memory/Clock
Memory/Chime Module, Power Locks, Power Mirrors,
HEVAC and VIC
9)Rear Wiper
10)Radio
11)Cigar Lighter
12)Parking Lamps, Automatic Headlamps
13)Horn Relay
14)Power Lock Relays
15)ABS Module and Relay
16)Turn Signals
17)Heating and Air Conditioning Module
18)Airbag Module
19)Interior Mirror, Auto Headlamps, Overhead Console,
VIC/GDM Module, Heated Rear Window Relay Coil,
Illuminated Entry Relay and Chime Module
20)Heated Rear Window Switch, Overdrive Switch, Speed
Control
21)Security Alarm Module, Lamp Outage Module
22)Airbag Module, Speedometer, Tachometer, Telltales and
Gauges
23)Heated Mirror Feed, Heated Rear Window Switch
24)Instrument Panel Illumination
25)Power Seats
26)Power Windows, Power Sunroof
27)Security Alarm Module and Front Wiper
28)Heated Rear Window Relay

The security alarm system on the 1994 Jeep Cherokee arms itself on any normal exit from the vehicle, i.e. ignition off, open door, lock door with power door locks, close door. If the doors are locked with the key, it does not arm.
If the battery is disconnected, then reconnected, the alarm system will go into powerup alarm mode. The lights will flash, but the horn will not blow.
The alarms can be disarmed by a keyless vehicle remote or by unlocking either of the front doors or the read lift gate with the key. If the key method does not work with any of those three entrances, there is a problem either with the input to the alarm module or the module itself.
There is a switch in both front doors and the tailgate which is activated by manualy unlocking those doors. The alarms can be disabled by permanently grounding the wire going from either of those switches to the alarm module, but this will remove all theft protection.
The best thing to do is to find out why the system is going off in the first place. It could just be a glitch, a loose connection that can be fixed fairly easily and keep your theft protection intact.

Glenn

Here is excerpt from the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Manual ... i know you posted under 1997 JGC but this information may be helpful ... by "reset alarm" i believe you meant disarming the alarm?

“Arming
Passive arming of the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) occurs when the vehicle is exited with the key removed from the ignition switch, the headlamps are turned off, and the doors are locked using power lock switch. The power lock switch will not function if the key is in the ignition switch or the headlamps are on with the driver’s door open. The VTSS will not arm if either front door or the liftgate are locked using the key in the lock cylinder.
Active arming of the VTSS occurs when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to lock the vehicle, even if the doors and/or the liftgate are open when the RKE transmitter Lock button is depressed. However, the VTSS arming will not be complete until all the doors and the liftgate are closed.
Following successful passive or active VTSS arming, the VTSS set lamp on the top of the instrument panel will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds after the illuminated entry system times out. This indicates that the VTSS arming is in progress. If the light stays on steadily during the arming, it indicates that the hood switch is closed (the hood is open). The VTSS will still arm if the hood is open, but the engine compartment will not be protected. Once the 15 second arming function is complete, the set lamp will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the VTSS is armed. Disarming Passive disarming of the Vehicle Theft Security Sytem (VTSS) occurs when the vehicle is unlocked using the key to unlock either front door or the liftgate. Active disarming of the VTSS occurs when the vehicle is unlocked by depressing the Unlock button of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Once the alarm has been activated (horn sounding, exterior lights flashing, and the the engine no-run feature), either disarming method will also deactivate the alarm. Depressing the Panic button on the RKE transmitter will also disarm the VTSS, but the horm will sound and teh exterior lamps will flash for about three minutes as a part of the Panic feature function. ..." And as an additional note, if you have the courtesy interior lights set at 30 seconds like i do, you have to wait until lights go out (with alarm still sounding) before you can disarm the alarm via passive disarm method... what a pain when you don't have the actual RKE handy... Good Luck!

hi, this is courtesy of ask me help desk...

FUSE PANEL INTERIOR

1 - 20 Amp (Yellow)Power Antenna Relay, Trailer Tow Relay.

2 - 15 Amp (Blue) Brake Lamps.

3 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Hazard Lamps.

4 - 15 Amp (Blue) Security Lamp.

5 - 15 Amp (Blue) Interior Lighting.

6 - 15 Amp (Blue) Security Alarm Module.

7 - 15 Amp (Blue) Security Alarm Relay, Security Alarm Module, Flash-To-Pass.

8 - 15 Amp (Blue) Overhead Console, Keyless Entry, Radio Memory, Clock/Chime Module, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, HVAC & VIC.

9 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Rear Wiper.

10 - 15 Amp (Blue) Radio Accessory.

11 - 15 Amp (Blue) Cigar Lighter.

12 - 15 Amp (Blue) Parking Lamps, Automatic Headlamps.

13 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Horn Relay.

14 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Power Lock Relays.

15 - 3 Amp (Violet) ABS Module & Relay.

16 - 20 Amp (Yellow) Turn Signals.

17 - 7.5 Amp (Brown) Heater & Air Conditioning Module.

18 - 15 Amp (Blue) Air Bag Module.

19 - 15 Amp (Blue) Interior Mirror, Auto Headlamps, Overhead Console, VIC/GDM Module, Heated Rear Window Relay Coil, Illuminated Entry Relay & Chime Module.

20 - 10 Amp (Red) Heated Rear Window Switch, Overdrive Switch, Speed Control.

21 - 15 Amp (Blue) Cluster, Security Alarm Module, Lamp Outage Module.

22 - 15 Amp (Blue) Air Bag Module, Speedometer, Tachometer, Telltales, Gauges.

23 - 15 Amp (Blue) Heated Mirror Feed, Heated Rear Window Switch.

24 - 7.5 Amp (Brown) Instrument Panel Illumination.

25 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Power Seats.

26 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Power Windows.

27 - 10 Amp Circuit Breaker Security Alarm Module, Front Wiper.

28 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Heated Rear Window Relay

Your car thinks a door is open , thus the light stays on. When you lock the doors with the remote it activates the alarm system. 10 sec later it senses that the a door is open and alarm sounds.
I have a 99 passat as well and I just went outside to see where the switch on the door is. Can't see one anywhere , it must be inside the door (part of the latch mechanism). I tried to arm the alarm system by locking the doors with the remote while the door was still open , sure enough the alarm went off about 15 secs later.

Alarm Module Reset Procedure
NOTE: This information applies to a Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) that was armed when the battery was disconnected and reconnected.
When the armed VTSS senses that the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, it enters its power-up mode. In the power-up mode the alarm system remains armed following a battery failure or disconnect. If the VTSS was armed prior to a battery disconnect or failure, the system will have to be actively or passively disarmed following a battery reconnection.
The power-up mode will also apply if the battery goes dead while the system is armed and battery jump-starting is attempted. The engine no-run feature will prevent the engine from starting until the alarm system has been actively or passively disarmed.
Passive disarming of the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) occurs when the vehicle is unlocked using the key to unlock either front door or the lift gate. Active disarming of the VTSS occurs when the vehicle is unlocked by depressing the Unlock button of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Once the alarm has been activated (horn sounding, lights flashing, and the engine no-run feature), either disarming method will deactivate the alarm.
Depressing the Panic button (if equipped) on the RKE transmitter will also disarm the VTSS, but the horn will sound and the lights will flash for about three minutes as part of the Panic feature. The horn and lights can be stopped by pressing any of the RKE transmitter's buttons or driving the vehicle above 15 mph.

go to the hatchback and turn the key to the right