Keyless entry
 

Anyone have a recommendation for a good keyless entry kit? It's for a 1996 Passat GLX Wagon...any of the VW guys know if there's a trunk-release solenoid in the Passats? I've been unable to find a lot of information on the 96...most of what I'm finding is geared toward the current generation, from 98 on...

Any thoughts?

MPEDrummer

i recently got the Autopage rk55 system and it has been great so far. i also installed it myself and it was kinda tough but doable.

My dad's old keyless entry system was a coat hanger, but that only lasted a few weeks before the rest of the car deteriorated to the level that the locks did.

Seriously, i'd go with a Viper alarm.

i believe autoloc.com has good keyless ones (they specialize in shaved door handle kits so they must be reliable)

My vote goes to the viper alarm systems. Not only are there plenty of options, but depending on what options you really want, there are different kits and setups

Me, i just have the base kit, and it only has an alarm and locks/unlocks doors. I paid about 150 for the kit and maybe another 50 for installation.

The kits go up to like 600 bucks and have great options for those who have money to blow.

There are definately better systems out there, but the viper has been around and seem to be very reliable. I haven't had a problem with mine yet in the last two years.