How to eliminate the "Watchdog" problem
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2003 10:10 pm
the source (read source not weakness) of the watchdog problem is in the locks (that is as much as i am going to divulge in the interests of our security) so if we can eliminate the locks then the problem disapears. for this diy you will need:
key-less entry/ alarm
some new handles*
-optional-
paint
armoured door plates (theese prevent entry that is unrelated to the watchdog problem, again i shall not divulge)
firstly you will need to be able to open and close the car remotely so fit the remore entry system of your choise.
then you need to "eliminate the locks". the way that i am going to describe is the easiest way and perhaps one of the oldest. if you look at most 5-door german cars (vw audi merc bmw etc) the front and rear door handles are almost identical so all you need is a pair of rear handles which will be fitted into the front doors. the method of doing this differs from car to car so please look in the haynes manual of ask the dealer ship. some of you may be wandering whay about the boot? well i say good question but however the boot lock is not included in the weakness of our security so i chose to leave the boot lock in place as an emergency entry point (problem is id still have to crawl past the ice and do something about the 120Db siren thats internally fitted. and thats about all there is to it. i have had this system fitted for 4 months now and have not encountered any problems and i dont think i will exept if the alarm decides to go spam!
* the part code for the 6n2 is 6n4 839 205 b 3 fz the left and right are identical and will set you back about 22 euro ( £13)
if you have any more questions then please feel free to ask
DO NOT ELABORATE ON THE FAULT ANY WHERE IN THEESE FORUMS OTHERWISE YOUR POST MAY BE DELETED WITHOUT WARNINGthis includes other models affected
vw have not yet admited this fault so gooing to the dealer and b***h that you want some free handles wont get you any where. i found out most of my infomation by reading technical literature, reading wireing diagrams and studying the design of the entire locking system and i have 3 completly dismantled lock assemblys in my garage to see if its possible to eliminate the problem and keep the locks, unfortunatly it is not.
i understand that this post is brief but i dont want to tell any thiefs how to steal our cars btu if you want to know if you are affected then please message me privately because i will not respond to the question here.
btw doing this modification also gives you the chance to add some color coding and euro-ness to your car for a small price, in a short time and also if you tell your insures they may lower your priemiums.
have fun and stay safe and secure
:EDIT: i am adding the poll as a possible item that may be forewared to vw so please vote if your prefered choice is not there please msg me and i will add it
key-less entry/ alarm
some new handles*
-optional-
paint
armoured door plates (theese prevent entry that is unrelated to the watchdog problem, again i shall not divulge)
firstly you will need to be able to open and close the car remotely so fit the remore entry system of your choise.
then you need to "eliminate the locks". the way that i am going to describe is the easiest way and perhaps one of the oldest. if you look at most 5-door german cars (vw audi merc bmw etc) the front and rear door handles are almost identical so all you need is a pair of rear handles which will be fitted into the front doors. the method of doing this differs from car to car so please look in the haynes manual of ask the dealer ship. some of you may be wandering whay about the boot? well i say good question but however the boot lock is not included in the weakness of our security so i chose to leave the boot lock in place as an emergency entry point (problem is id still have to crawl past the ice and do something about the 120Db siren thats internally fitted. and thats about all there is to it. i have had this system fitted for 4 months now and have not encountered any problems and i dont think i will exept if the alarm decides to go spam!
* the part code for the 6n2 is 6n4 839 205 b 3 fz the left and right are identical and will set you back about 22 euro ( £13)
if you have any more questions then please feel free to ask
DO NOT ELABORATE ON THE FAULT ANY WHERE IN THEESE FORUMS OTHERWISE YOUR POST MAY BE DELETED WITHOUT WARNINGthis includes other models affected
vw have not yet admited this fault so gooing to the dealer and b***h that you want some free handles wont get you any where. i found out most of my infomation by reading technical literature, reading wireing diagrams and studying the design of the entire locking system and i have 3 completly dismantled lock assemblys in my garage to see if its possible to eliminate the problem and keep the locks, unfortunatly it is not.
i understand that this post is brief but i dont want to tell any thiefs how to steal our cars btu if you want to know if you are affected then please message me privately because i will not respond to the question here.
btw doing this modification also gives you the chance to add some color coding and euro-ness to your car for a small price, in a short time and also if you tell your insures they may lower your priemiums.
have fun and stay safe and secure
:EDIT: i am adding the poll as a possible item that may be forewared to vw so please vote if your prefered choice is not there please msg me and i will add it
