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Title: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: AliBailey88 on 25 February 2010, 20:01
as above, was flashing away the other day but now its stopped, they still flash when i unlock the car. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: jeynesey on 25 February 2010, 20:13
Thats vw's for you. Give it 2 months and they will start working again!
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: dubcruiser on 25 February 2010, 20:17
as above, was flashing away the other day but now its stopped, they still flash when i unlock the car. Any ideas?

Sounds like one of the door sensors has failed. The car thinks that one of the doors is still open and won't set the alarm, hence why the lights don't flash.

Open each door and make sure they all turn the interior lights on. I suspect (probably the drivers door as most used) one won't be switching properly.  :wink:
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: Stronz on 25 February 2010, 20:19
Could it also be caused by the micro switch in the boot lock? Wouldn't surprise me if the rear washer jet has leaked on it and made it a bit damp? It's a common problem this time of year.
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: dubcruiser on 25 February 2010, 20:21
Could it also be caused by the micro switch in the boot lock? Wouldn't surprise me if the rear washer jet has leaked on it and made it a bit damp? It's a common problem this time of year.

Yeah good shout, forgot the tailgate has one too!
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: AliBailey88 on 25 February 2010, 21:02
bit of a strange one really, when i got the car about a year ago they didnt work, then a mate at vw coded 2 new keys in for me and they started working, now theyre not. will have to investigate 2moz
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: sarahs_gti on 25 February 2010, 21:48
Ditto on this, its the drivers door central locking motor that goes, the microswitch fails and the car will lock itself automatically while I'm putting my daughter in the car, came dangerously close to locking the keys in a couple of times now.

Must get it sorted ASAP.
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: AliBailey88 on 27 February 2010, 21:06
ive had the car lock on me before whilst cleaning it, thank f**k it was at home and i had a spare key.

Wel the lights are now flashing again when locking.
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: richw911 on 27 February 2010, 21:12
Faulty door module will cause this.
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: ashw831 on 27 February 2010, 23:59
mine does this some times... is it a bit/expensive job to replace the door module?
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: richw911 on 28 February 2010, 10:57
mine does this some times... is it a bit/expensive job to replace the door module?

£80 odd pounds + fit  :shocked:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=86403.0
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: jeynesey on 01 March 2010, 23:02
mine does this some times... is it a bit/expensive job to replace the door module?

£80 odd pounds + fit  :shocked:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=86403.0

IMO not worth it unless its causing locks to fail completely  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: richw911 on 01 March 2010, 23:03
mine does this some times... is it a bit/expensive job to replace the door module?

£80 odd pounds + fit  :shocked:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=86403.0

IMO not worth it unless its causing locks to fail completely  :lipsrsealed:

Dont think the alarm is armed until the indicators flash though.
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: jeynesey on 01 March 2010, 23:06
mine does this some times... is it a bit/expensive job to replace the door module?

£80 odd pounds + fit  :shocked:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=86403.0

IMO not worth it unless its causing locks to fail completely  :lipsrsealed:

Dont think the alarm is armed until the indicators flash though.

Test it.... leave your car in a dodgy area overnight, see if its there the next day! :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 March 2010, 23:08
Insurance companies seem to be quite hot on alarm systems being FULLY operational to ensure you are fully covered lately. HIC sent me a declaration form I had to sign which looked quite serious...which is why a new alarm is being fitted next week lol
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: richw911 on 01 March 2010, 23:09
Insurance companies seem to be quite hot on alarm systems being FULLY operational to ensure you are fully covered lately. HIC sent me a declaration form I had to sign which looked quite serious...which is why a new alarm is being fitted next week lol

How easy it that to fit bud??? Aftermarket?  :huh:
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 March 2010, 23:10
PM  :wink:
Title: Re: Indicators have stopped flashing when locking me golf
Post by: richw911 on 01 March 2010, 23:20
PM  :wink:

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