# Need help with a '96 Volkwagen Jetta

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**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 17, 2008, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-with-a-96-volkwagen-jetta/196173 "2008-03-17T13:52:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 18, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-with-a-96-volkwagen-jetta/196173/8 "2008-03-18T05:50:47Z")

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> [@Recommend some good OEM seats](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/recommend-some-good-oem-seats/35514/11):
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> I’m betting its the factory alarm and I’m thinking the battery is going out…

that was my first thought but it doesn’t act like mine. if my battery is low the alarm doesn’t go off till i try to start it. and doesn’t shut off till i lock and unlock the doors or pull the battery cable off for a bit. the other thing is it does let me start it when the alarm is going off.

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