lars_ghost7
Skoda Praktik Diesel Alarm Issue
Summary of the thread
A 2009 Skoda Praktik diesel owner faced an issue with the alarm system not working, with an error indicating a siren communication fault. The likely cause was identified as a defective cable or plug connection, possibly due to corrosion. A suggestion was made to check the alarm controller's wiring harness for damage, specifically behind the glove box. The problem was resolved by a workshop, which cleaned a corroded connector and performed an alarm reset, alleviating concerns about a security breach.
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lars_ghost7 (community.author)
Thanks for the quick reply Where exactly is the alarm controller located And when you say 'wiring harness,' are there any specific wires I should be looking at I'm not super technical, but I can usually manage basic fault detection if I know where to look.
eberharddragon1
Yeah, mine was a corroded connector. The alarm controller is usually behind the glove box, but I'd recommend getting a workshop to take a look. They can do a proper fault detection and alarm reset. It's tricky to get to and you don't want to risk damaging anything further.
lars_ghost7 (community.author)
Fantastic I took your advice and brought my Praktik to the workshop. Turns out, it was exactly as you suspected a corroded connector on the alarm controller. They cleaned it up, did an alarm reset, and the whole thing cost me about 95€. Thanks a million for pointing me in the right direction I was getting worried about a potential security breach.
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eberharddragon1
Sounds familiar I had a similar signal problem with my Praktik’s alarm system. Have you checked the alarm controller’s wiring harness Specifically, look for any signs of corrosion or damage to the cable or plug connection.