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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: bobbarley on 20 August 2008, 18:47

Title: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 20 August 2008, 18:47
So I was in the VW garage today, booked the car in on Tuesday to have the rear door sensor sorted out.

the guys told me I have to pay £47 for an inspection before they'll do the work?  Am I being fleeced?  I know what needs doing to the car?  Feels like he's taking me for an idiot.
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 20 August 2008, 20:32
So I was in the VW garage today, booked the car in on Tuesday to have the rear door sensor sorted out.

the guys told me I have to pay £47 for an inspection before they'll do the work?  Am I being fleeced?  I know what needs doing to the car?  Feels like he's taking me for an idiot.

IF you know its defo the module dont pay the £47!
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: Rhyso on 20 August 2008, 20:32
So I was in the VW garage today, booked the car in on Tuesday to have the rear door sensor sorted out.

the guys told me I have to pay £47 for an inspection before they'll do the work?  Am I being fleeced?  I know what needs doing to the car?  Feels like he's taking me for an idiot.

IF you know its defo the module dont pay the £47!

second that - he's ripping you off  :angry: :angry:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 20 August 2008, 22:06
What do you think the chances are it isn't the sensor?  I don't mind ringing them to say I don't want the inspection.  But I'll look stupid if I'm wrong and it's something else :)
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 20 August 2008, 23:11
Shall I just tell them I know it's the sensor that needs doing?
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 20 August 2008, 23:13
Shall I just tell them I know it's the sensor that needs doing?

What does the rear door do then bud?
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 20 August 2008, 23:15
Couple of things.  When I lock all the doors from inside, for example, when I get over 10mph, all the doors lock, but the rear nearside door lock goes down, then pops open again, every time.

When I push the button the lock and alarm the car, all the doors lock, but the lights don't flash, and I'm fairly sure the alarm isn't arming.

Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: iMation on 20 August 2008, 23:23
im having a similar problem, the car locks all round, but the horn wont sound when the alarm is activated, the lights just flash

Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: dai-cymru on 20 August 2008, 23:24
im having a similar problem, the car locks all round, but the horn wont sound when the alarm is activated, the lights just flash



my horn has never sounded
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 20 August 2008, 23:25
My horn never sounds when I lock the car.
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 20 August 2008, 23:25
Couple of things.  When I lock all the doors from inside, for example, when I get over 10mph, all the doors lock, but the rear nearside door lock goes down, then pops open again, every time.

When I push the button the lock and alarm the car, all the doors lock, but the lights don't flash, and I'm fairly sure the alarm isn't arming.



Right i had the same prob DEFO the door module - and no your alarm is not armed unless your indicators flash.

So tell them you want a new Door Module fitted to that door.
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 20 August 2008, 23:26
im having a similar problem, the car locks all round, but the horn wont sound when the alarm is activated, the lights just flash



my horn has never sounded

 No horn on mine? You can enable a beep with vag com.
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: iMation on 20 August 2008, 23:29
na having the horn beep at you when you arm would really get on my tits

i mean when the alarm is "Tripped" there is no horn. god knows why
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 20 August 2008, 23:32
na having the horn beep at you when you arm would really get on my tits

i mean when the alarm is "Tripped" there is no horn. god knows why
Ah i see - loose connection on the alarm unit  :undecided:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: iMation on 20 August 2008, 23:35
maybe, not too fused tho, getting new alarm soon
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 20 August 2008, 23:43
maybe, not too fused tho, getting new alarm soon


Clifford?
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: M4VERICK on 21 August 2008, 00:03
My horn never sounds when I lock the car.
Ditto.......  Nor do my doors lock when i go over 10mph??  Is this a post 2001 spec or something VAGCOM does??
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: T_J_G on 21 August 2008, 08:11
My horn never sounds when I lock the car.
Ditto.......  Nor do my doors lock when i go over 10mph??  Is this a post 2001 spec or something VAGCOM does??

VAG COM enables these.
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: troublestarter on 21 August 2008, 14:02
i had this on mine the horn did not sound when arming or disarming
it needed to be activated through vagcom got that done now chirps as i arm and disarm
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 21 August 2008, 14:09
Spoke to VW today, they're not interested in fixing my car unless I pay for the inspection!!!

They reckon I have to have it done in case it isn't the sensor that's faulty, they don't want me blaming them if I tell them to replace the sensor and it doesn't solve it. And they won't order the sensor without an inspection in case it isn't needed and they're stuck with the stock.

Whatya think I should do?
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: Rhyso on 21 August 2008, 14:28
Whatya think I should do?

remove the faulty sensor yourself, take it to the dealers and shove it up the Service Manager's arse  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 21 August 2008, 14:37
Wonder if I could do it myself
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 21 August 2008, 14:51
Find a local vw specialist  :wink:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: Rhyso on 21 August 2008, 14:52
Find a local vw specialist  :wink:

he lives near Awesome doesn't he?  :huh:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: AlanD on 21 August 2008, 14:55
What a right bunch of cvnts some of these dealers are. Talk about customer service :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: richw911 on 21 August 2008, 14:56
Find a local vw specialist  :wink:

he lives near Awesome doesn't he?  :huh:

Yep get on the blower bob  :grin:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 21 August 2008, 15:05
yeah I live about 7 miles from awesome :)
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: J5H VW on 21 August 2008, 17:33
Other option is agree to pay it, but also make them agree that if the fault turns out to be what you said it was - the refund the cost.
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 21 August 2008, 18:58
This is VW we're talking about :)

ONly problem with going to Awesome is they're in an industrial estate, literally in the middle of no where.  Dunno how I'd get home?  :undecided:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: Dubbz on 21 August 2008, 19:08
This is VW we're talking about :)

ONly problem with going to Awesome is they're in an industrial estate, literally in the middle of no where.  Dunno how I'd get home?  :undecided:

Taxi for Bob..  :tongue:  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: danny boy on 21 August 2008, 19:15
i lve 5 mins away bob if u need alift bk. will need sum notice tho :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 21 August 2008, 19:18
Manchester lad eh??
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: danny boy on 21 August 2008, 19:23
O yeh  :laugh:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: Rhyso on 21 August 2008, 19:54
This is VW we're talking about :)

ONly problem with going to Awesome is they're in an industrial estate, literally in the middle of no where.  Dunno how I'd get home?  :undecided:

its a 90 minute job at the most mate - difficult part is drilling out the rivets holding the metal panel on
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 21 August 2008, 20:06
How does the metal panel go on again after you drill it off?
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: Rhyso on 21 August 2008, 20:09
How does the metal panel go on again after you drill it off?

you use screws / bolts  :smiley:
Title: Re: Rear door sensor
Post by: bobbarley on 21 August 2008, 20:11
How does the metal panel go on again after you drill it off?

you use screws / bolts  :smiley:

 :kiss: