Red flashing alarm on indicators not working after battery disconnected. 2000 vw passat

SOURCE: VW Passat transmission

I got same problem now. Did you find a Solution or figure out why transmission will not engage after being towed. Same engine works great just won't shift in to gear and go.

Thanks john

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: VW Passsat - 98 -

First check the coolant overflow and add a little water if low (if you have antifreeze then a pint of water will not dilute it enough to matter).   
Go to a parts store that will plug in and read the OBD II codes for free (autozone among others).  My dealer change $50 just to read the codes.  BTW you can buy a simple VW code reader for $50!   ABS system will give specific codes as to what is wrong.  Coolant warning light is usually either low coolant in resevoir or overheating.  If the coolant light comes on when you first start up,  it's probably just low coolant level.  My wifes 98 Passat and my 2005 Jetta TDI both did this for a slightly low coolant with no detectable leak.   

If you have to add coolant more than once, you may have a small internal leak (read in the cylinder head) which you will not be able to find.   A Mechanic can do a pressure leak down test to find out.  This is one of the 2 times in 35 years where I used Barr's Stop Leak on our 98 Passat with 120K miles for this slow internal leak symptom ... it's 20K miles later and I have not had to add coolant since the Barrs.  I generally hate these fix it in a can type products, since many of them are snake oil,  but Barrs can work without side effect in some cases.  I have it from a reliable source that the manufacturers use a smiliar substance on new engines now that most cylinder heads are aluminum, but I have no way to verify.
good luck ..ajm

SOURCE: Have a 2000 VW Beetle. The alarm won't turn off!

My 2000 Beetle does same thing (although not all the time). Just found an internet post that suggests there is a problem in the door lock sensor. I assume you are using a regular key - not
the keyless entry - like I am. He also said that you can disable the alarm (also disables the
keyless entry - which doesn't bother me) by leaving the front door AND the rear trunk open and
starting the car up. Seems to work so far. I will get the door lock sensor replaced and turn the
alarm system back on (not sure how yet), and let you know if that stops the problem.

Harvey N Tawatao

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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.
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