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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ginga on 01 April 2008, 19:50

Title: no more central locking
Post by: ginga on 01 April 2008, 19:50

its stopped! the pump doesnt make any noise either. anyone got any ideas please

Title: Re: no more central locking
Post by: Leon R on 01 April 2008, 21:08

Unplug the pumps electrical connector, activate the central locking and check that the pump has a power and earth using a multimeter, if it does then its most likely the pump has gone wrong, but defintately check its getting 12v, not just using a test lamp.

If it doesn't have power or no connection to earth then start checking your fuses and wiring. I don't know off hand what fuse number it is but it will be on the reverse of the fuse box cover.

Do you have remote central locking or is it through the drivers door pin its activated?

Title: Re: no more central locking
Post by: ginga on 01 April 2008, 21:57

no its manual. and i dont have a multimeter sadly. is there any signs by just looking? i have checked the fuses tho. it wierd it worked as i left work then when i got home it didnt

Title: Re: no more central locking
Post by: Simeon on 02 April 2008, 12:54

This happened on my Jetta and it turned out to be because the solenoid in the drivers door had gotten wet and the contacts corroded - worked fine after a clean up and a little water repellent :)

Title: Re: no more central locking
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 02 April 2008, 18:00

before you do any of that check the metal rod hasnt fallen off that goes from the pin to the solenoid! easy problems first lol

Title: Re: no more central locking
Post by: ginga on 02 April 2008, 20:25

sorted! if in doubt whack it!! found the pump n gave it a gentle bang now its fine. than for all your help

Title: Re: no more central locking
Post by: dan23 on 02 April 2008, 20:28

sounds like the pump is giving up then if you gave it a little wack and it worked, have a look round ebay for another one cos the problem will only get worse