Ok so here is the problem.
Vw golf drivers door wont lock with remote.
The door being the only door in the car with a faulty power lock system.
Actually just the unlocking locking still worked.
If it turns out that the lock actuator may be the problem we suggest replacing it.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
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Occasionally wouldn t unlock wouldn t lock.
Whenever i get out of the car and lock it with the remote all the doors but the driver s door will lock but the weird thing is that it ll give me the honk.
Your battery is probably low.
If however it does not it could be one of a few different issues.
Key inserted into door would work.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
Replace it yourself dealers charge way too much.
If the backup remote can lock and unlock the door you will know for sure that there s something wrong with the main remote.
The first thing to fail on mine when the battery was low was the door locks.
The door lock works in only one direction.
Troubleshooting of remote key won t unlock car door.
You can get an oem lock actuator for about 50 100.
It is very easy to test to see if this is the case.
The door lock working in only one direction.
I can then open the driver s door and it will sometimes go off with the alarm some times not.
Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key should be able to lock and unlock your vehicle s doors from within a perimeter of several yards around the vehicle.
Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key may have a dead battery.
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When this light is on the car doesn t lock.
Problem progressed to display saying driver s door open and leaving the dome light on and display with the drivers door icon lit up.
Before starting to diagnose the causes you can use a backup key fob if you have one to see whether the problem is with the remote or the car door.
Even better you can get one under warranty from us at a discount from 30 80.
