What is a Thatcham Category 1 Alarm?
Thatcham devices designated as Category 1 refer to the most sophisticated security systems, combining an immobiliser with an alarm. Category 1 devices offer features like ignition and perimeter detection along with movement, tilt and glass break sensors.
Is Thatcham Cat 6 better than cat5?
A vehicle tracker accredited to Thatcham CAT 6, the next level of accreditation, is still considered to offer an excellent level of security. A CAT 6 tracker will have many of the same features as those that are certified as CAT 5, but without level 1 police response and remote engine immobilisation.
How does an anti-theft alarm work on a Volkswagen Golf?
The ignition is switched on using an invalid key. The vehicle battery is disconnected. There is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring) . The vehicle is towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm) . The vehicle is lifted (vehicles with anti-tow alarm) .
Is there a way to lock a VW without setting the alarm?
Here is how to lock a modern VW without switching on/activating the “anti-theft alarm” (see near the end for step-by-step instructions). We used to own a Golf, and its alarm started going off because it “thought” its boot – or trunk, if you prefer – was opened.
Is the central locking button on a Volkswagen Golf deactivated?
If you unlock the driver door mechanically using the vehicle key, only the driver door is unlocked, and not the whole vehicle. The SAFELOCK mechanism on all doors is not deactivated and the central locking button is not activated until you switch on the ignition (however the doors will not be unlocked).
How do you turn off a car alarm?
Unlock the vehicle using the release button on the vehicle key or switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key. In vehicles with Keyless Access, the alarm can be switched off by gripping the door handle . The alarm will be triggered again if a person gains access to the same or a different secured zone after the alarm has been switched off.