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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: MoMartin on 11 April 2014, 16:38

Title: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: MoMartin on 11 April 2014, 16:38
First off - Sorry for posting a million and one problems!

Now to the problem -

I'll unlock my car using the key fob, then sometimes as soon as i get into the car it just auto locks itself. This has started to become severely annoying, so now i have started to search for the problem. It seems to do it randomly, in the sense that i can sometimes unlock it and it wont do it, whereas i can sometimes unlock it and it'll lock before i get to the door. It also still locks even if the keys are in the ignition.

It doesn't always do it, but as i have been doing a lot of work on my car recently i would like to try and find the problem, as i like to leave the keys in the car. I have a VAG COM, so if it's something to do with the security / immobiliser, that can be altered, i can fix it through the VCDS.

Could someone please enlighten me with some idea's as to what's wrong?

Thanks, Mo
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: sharki786 on 11 April 2014, 16:45
Most likely the drive door mod. Mine has a mind of its own :evil:
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: benmanc on 11 April 2014, 16:47
Faulty door module. It thinks the door hasnt been opened so locks itself. Puddle light off too?
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: MoMartin on 11 April 2014, 21:35
Puddle light? And where is this door module thing / can it be replaced
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 11 April 2014, 22:06
Quote from: MoMartin on 11 April 2014, 21:35
Puddle light? And where is this door module thing / can it be replaced
Puddle light is a red/white lense in the lower corner of your door near the end of the door pocket,door module is internal behind the door card and window regulator plate/assembly,doorcard needs to come off and if careful you can get at the module with all the regulator plate undone and pulling carefully back  :wink:
Some info here :- http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1015107
                         http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1542461
Great informative guides and tbh its easier to just replace the module really,i would say from your fault its almost defo your door lock module,do you get a lights on warning chime with lights on and key removed from ignition if not then this is another common door lock module fault :afro:
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: GTi_James on 12 April 2014, 08:30
That's an auto lock feature of the car which can be disabled by pressing the little button down the drivers side, works for me all the time especially with kids in the car, it disables internal sensors and autolock
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: addzyy20 on 12 April 2014, 12:01
Had the same problem mate. All I did was press the button which is on the drivers side in the car at the bottom of the panel where you seat belt is.
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: MoMartin on 12 April 2014, 14:56
Ah right, Thanks all, i will try the button next time i get into my car.
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: sharki786 on 23 March 2018, 20:38
Looks like same problem as mine was. Its a microswitch in the door lock. So u need to replace the door look. Good luck!
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: Rhyso on 24 March 2018, 07:30
Quote from: sharki786 on 23 March 2018, 20:38
Looks like same problem as mine was. Its a microswitch in the door lock. So u need to replace the door look. Good luck!

I think it’s a bit late to wish the OP good luck  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Unlock car - Few seconds later locks itself
Post by: sharki786 on 11 April 2018, 19:31
Quote from: Rhyso on 24 March 2018, 07:30
Quote from: sharki786 on 23 March 2018, 20:38
Looks like same problem as mine was. Its a microswitch in the door lock. So u need to replace the door look. Good luck!

I think it’s a bit late to wish the OP good luck  :laugh: :laugh:

Oh f*ck. Didnt realise how old that was...