[RESOLVED] Removing the stock 2G alarm?

[TurboTJ]

I recently shorted out my car when I was installing a new O2 sensor. Now whenever I turn on my headlights, my horn comes on (along with the headlights) and when I turn off my headlights, they both stay on until I disconnect the battery.

From the electrical schematics that I have looked at it appears that the only place these wires really have in common that could cause this is the theft alarm system. I think that I might have fried it.

Does anyone know where it is located on a 96 TSI? Because it is fried, I do not believe that simply grounding the green/white wire will fix the issue. I have an after market alarm so I don't need the stock one. (the after market one is not connected to the horn, so this couldn't be the problem either)

Thanks for the help!

 

[elfroggo]

check the alternator fuse, it's blown.

Anytime you think you short something, go look at your fuses

 

[TurboTJ]

The alternator has a fuse separate from everything else? I will look.

What I found is there is 8V leaking into my headlight wiring from somewhere on the control side of the relay.

 

[elfroggo]

Yeah the fuse box in front of your left strut tower, it's one of the big fuses that bolts in.

 

[TurboTJ]

I AM SHOCKED! Looks like that fixed the problem! I was ready to start yanking wiring harnesses apart.

Thanks for all the help!