How do I reset the car alarm without a remote control?

[Snowqueen]

Dear all,

after changing the car battery on my 1993 MK 3 Golf 1.8, the car has been left immobilised, and I don't know how to override this. I bought the car second-hand, so I don't know if it's a factory-fitted alarm or not and what came with it. What definitely didn't come with the car when I bought it was a remote control for the alarm.

This is where I'm stuck. Is there a way to reset the alarm without a remote control?

I read somewhere one could turn the ignition key and then disconnect and reconnect the negative pole of the car battery. Has anyone tried this? I'm a bit scared of fiddling with the battery while the ignition is on...

Any other ways of resetting the alarm?
Many TIA for your help!

[adamss24]

If there is a factory unit, the alarm should stop when unlocking the door with the key...

[P0WERS160]

I would try that thing with the battery, you are perfectly safe (in retrospect) when tampering purely with the negative, maybe a couple of minuscule sparkles..
Try it

[Snowqueen]

Thanks, Powers160 and Adamss24.

I had a garage fix the problem in the end but will refer to your advice if the problem occurs again.

[P0WERS160]

[n3os]

I searched on google and found a way to reset the car alarm. check this link .Before you decide to reset your car alarm systems, first check of the electrical wiring of your car and car alarm systems.