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Went to see a guy today regarding the problems with my car and killed 3 birds with 1 stone. It turned out that the pipe behind the boot trim was loose. This was causing the washer jet to loose power. This also had damaged the switch, causing the boot light sensor to malfunction, which in turn is telling the alarm that the car isn't secured even though it is. The foam which was on the inside on the boot trim was absolutely soaking, but thankfully it had absorbed most of the water.

Regarding the aftermarket alarm, I've decided to get it removed as it's more hassle than it's worth. The fact the other guy bypassed the fuel pump relay has made the aftermarket one redundant, and it will only work as a siren...the original alarm/immobilser is doing some of the work too. Basically I got a hybird alarm lol. Plus it looks crap in the engine bay.

So the car is going back in next Saturday to get a new switch fitted, the aftermarket alarm removed and the original alarm/immobiliser properly reactivated. Then he will take a look at my dodgy interior light. I'm well chuffed now I know that the car is going to be better

Good to hear all the probs have been diagnosed. Doesnt sound bad atll now and i doubt it would be too expensive to fix! glad to have a happy mouse back!

Glad to hear it mate, bet you can't wait to get it back on the road.

exact same thing happened to my car with the leaking washer jet, and after a hardcore repair the fuckin thing has split again ARGHHH

ModifiedMadness wrote:Glad to hear it mate, bet you can't wait to get it back on the road.

It is on the road It's great having it back even with the problems. Getting it sorted for £50. Pretty good in my eyes

Even better then, glad it's all sorted and for under 3 figures

So that sorted out your boot light problem too?

Thats awesome mouse. Fair bargain there. I was expecting 3 figures!

good to hear that you got your problems sorted, i decided to dewiper my back end due to not wanting this leak to happen to me.

loud wrote:exact same thing happened to my car with the leaking washer jet, and after a hardcore repair the fuckin thing has split again ARGHHH

Try tightening it with a tie-wrap. Should stop it. At least you know its come loose when you loose squirting power

ticki wrote:So that sorted out your boot light problem too?

He's disconnected the switch just now and is ordering a new one from VAG with discount so that'll be it sorted on Saturday

good to hear your getting it sorted mate! where are you getting all this done by the way? only ask cuz i had a diagnostics done recently and they said my factory alarm is screwed, gave out all these error messages! said it may conflict my immobilisor but the car is working fine for now.. altho the hazards flash when i open the door and i noticed the original siren disconnected under the scuttle panel! nobody i've asked is willing to do it and have all said go to main dealer, which i can't afford to do!!

Just a mate of a mate. He has a small garage up the road

Cool, so you must be loving it again now you know everything will be sorted!