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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Kipplur on 16 February 2018, 18:22

Title: 2003 1.8T Hatch not closing properly
Post by: Kipplur on 16 February 2018, 18:22

I have recently purchased a completely stock 1.8t, and I have a problem with the hatch that I can't figure out. Most of time, after opening, it will not close properly. It just kinda bounces back and does not seat properly. When it does this, I have to close it and then try to lock it with the key, but normally that does not work so I have to mess with the lock on the hatch, and when it finally locks, there is still quite a bit of play on the hatch...but locked.

I think what is happening is, (I think) there is an auto-lock feature that will lock the doors after like 15 seconds of them being unlocked. So if I unlock my car, then open the hatch and leave it open for more than that locking time, it like breaks it self.

But then other times, ill open it, close it, and it is completely solid and will lock with the key.

Is there something I am doing wrong? Is this common? Thanks!  :angry:

Title: Re: 2003 1.8T Hatch not closing properly
Post by: Wazzzer on 16 February 2018, 22:52

Sounds like the door module doesn't register the door has been opened once it's unlocked. Do your interior lights come on when you open the drivers door?