2001 TDI Jetta alarm goes off when it rains

Hi, Sometimes when it rains, if I open my car door the alarm will go off. I'm not sure why, but it appears that the alarm system thinks I have broken into the car. Once in the car, if I open the door the alarm will go off. The locks also fail to work. I think this must be caused by a short. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

Barry

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barry
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I'd start by looking for leaks under the dash that may be dripping on modules. Also, I'm not sure, but some vehicles you can pernamently disable the alarm--and face it, car alarms are worthless except for annoying your neighbors in the middle of the (raining?) night!

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PeterD

I thought I had read post over at tdiclub.com about wires getting goofed up. Some insulating tape and problem solved. I would guess the wires as they pass though the rubber tube to the body would be my guess where to look.

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is good place to ask as there are lots of fixit folks there.

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Jim Behning

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