[hoggy a]

hi people ive just bought a new 10 plate octavia vrs tdi,i was thinking to myself does this have any interior sensors fitted to stop people breaking the windows,really sorry to sound dumb but ive not seen any in the car,ive been enjoying to much and havent really looked hard so can any help me on this little matter of weather yes or no

This post has been edited by hoggy a: 13 March 2010 - 23:55

[john999boy]

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does this have any interior sensors fitted to stop people breaking the windows

I think you'd need a Mike Tyson to do that but yes, it does tell you after it's happened.

[hoggy a]

john999boy, on 14 March 2010 - 03:32, said:

I think you'd need a Mike Tyson to do that but yes, it does tell you after it's happened.

been looking and for the love of it i cannot find any interior sensors,ive locked the car with my son in it and once its set he moves around and the car alarm DOES NOT go off,my meaning for this is if some breaks your window the alarm is not going to activate,anybody shine any light on this please

[john999boy]

I can't check at the moment but thought the sensors were in the front interior light fitting. Will check later and if I'm wrong will repost.

EDIT: Just checked and the above is correct. I've copied this from the manual for you.

How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the radio remote control. It is
activated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the radio remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is
not opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The
alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
• Bonnet,
• Boot lid,
• Doors,
• Ignition lock,
• Angle of the vehicle* ⇒ page 51,
• Vehicle interior* ⇒ page 51,
• A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.

This post has been edited by john999boy: 15 March 2010 - 11:39

[hoggy a]

john999boy, on 15 March 2010 - 10:07, said:

I can't check at the moment but thought the sensors were in the front interior light fitting. Will check later and if I'm wrong will repost.

EDIT: Just checked and the above is correct. I've copied this from the manual for you.

How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked
with the key on the closed driver's door or by using the radio remote control. It is
activated 30 seconds after closing the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using
the radio remote control. The vehicle is automatically locked again if the vehicle is
not opened within 30 seconds after reactivating the anti-theft alarm system.
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the key into the driver door you then have
to insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
after opening the door in order to deactivate the anti-theft alarm system. The
alarm will be triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:
• Bonnet,
• Boot lid,
• Doors,
• Ignition lock,
• Angle of the vehicle* ⇒ page 51,
• Vehicle interior* ⇒ page 51,
• A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.

cheers matey for the info,it puts my mind at rest