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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dan n Nic on 30 August 2008, 16:44
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Hi, I am a newby owner of a MK4 Golf Gti Turbo. I have had it less than a week and the remote locking has stopped working with both fobs. I have changed the batteries in one of them as this seemed the obvious cause, but it didn't work. I have also noticed that the LED that usually flashes in the drivers lock has also stopped working. I can lock the car using the key, but when I then unlock it and open the passenger door the alarm goes off. I have also checked the fuses and they are ok. Please help as this has taken the shine off of owning a Grrreat car!!!
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Hi, I am a newby owner of a MK4 Golf Gti Turbo. I have had it less than a week and the remote locking has stopped working with both fobs. I have changed the batteries in one of them as this seemed the obvious cause, but it didn't work. I have also noticed that the LED that usually flashes in the drivers lock has also stopped working. I can lock the car using the key, but when I then unlock it and open the passenger door the alarm goes off. I have also checked the fuses and they are ok. Please help as this has taken the shine off of owning a Grrreat car!!!
Hello mates and welcome :afro:
Have a search mate ^^^^ :wink:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=90035.0
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Tks Dubbz, but I am still at a loss. I think the problem may be more with the car side ofthings as the LED isn't flashing, any more tips would be appreciated!!! :cry:
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do the electric windows etc work?
if not you've blown the 10amp blade fuse
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do the electric windows etc work?
if not you've blown the 10amp blade fuse
read his pst Mr rhys, checked the fuses already tut tut :laugh:
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do the electric windows etc work?
if not you've blown the 10amp blade fuse
read his pst Mr rhys, checked the fuses already tut tut :laugh:
his alarm LED NOT flashing is a tell tale sign he's blown the fuse mate :wink:
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87372.0
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Thanks Guys, I will double check all fuses again in the morning. Something else that I have noticed tonight, when locking/unlocking the car using the key in the door lock, none of the indicators flash etc.. like they do when you use the remote! Any other ideas???
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do your electric windows work? does your courtesy light come on when you open the door?
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99% sure that it does, but will have to check.
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has rhyso been near it with vag com :wink: mine stopped working from the remote when vag com was plugged in
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has rhyso been near it with vag com :wink: mine stopped working from the remote when vag com was plugged in
no i haven't :tongue: and i can now get your one touch opening to work :wink:
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UPDATE
So, I have checked the fuses, and the Ciggy Lighter one had blown, so I changed it and still nothing.
The Coutesy Light does come on when unlocked with the key and the Electric Windows do still work. The other strange thing is that in my earlier post where I said the indicators don't flash, I was wrong. They flash when you Unlock with the key, but they don't flash when you lock with the key. I am so confused... :cry:
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sounds like it's lost it's coding :sad:
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hmmm
how many doors do you have?
does the courtesy light come on for each door? you could have a faulty door module
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5 door and all lights do come on when unlocking. Still no blinking LED.
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Dai is right then - you need to get your keys re-synced
try this guide:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=77197.0
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Thanks, Will give it a go, do you know which one is recoded using this method? I.E. the one in the door or the one in the ignition?
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Thanks, Will give it a go, do you know which one is recoded using this method? I.E. the one in the door or the one in the ignition?
one in the door i think - not entirely sure mate as i got VAG COM to do mine lol
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Sorry to be a pain in the @rse. But tried this and nothing seemed to happen at all!?!?!?
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WAHOOOOOOOO
Thanks everybody for your help, I have now fixed the problem!!!
I decided to a bit of fiddling around and I pulled out the stereo and noticed the switched live wire was bare so all I did was put a little bit of electrical tape on it and low and behold my Remote Central Locking works perfectly and my lovely little LED is blinking away contently!!!!!
I assume that it was making contact with something that it didn't like.
Thanks Again
Dan. :smiley: :grin: :wink:
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WAHOOOOOOOO
Thanks everybody for your help, I have now fixed the problem!!!
I decided to a bit of fiddling around and I pulled out the stereo and noticed the switched live wire was bare so all I did was put a little bit of electrical tape on it and low and behold my Remote Central Locking works perfectly and my lovely little LED is blinking away contently!!!!!
I assume that it was making contact with something that it didn't like.
Thanks Again
Dan. :smiley: :grin: :wink:
Glad its sorted. Who fitted your head unit..... :shocked:
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Dunno was already in there, only had the car since Tuesday!!! And loved every minute of it apart from the locking issue, but hey ho it's sorted now!!!
I am so glad I found this forum though cos every1 is really friendly and helpful.
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Dunno was already in there, only had the car since Tuesday!!! And loved every minute of it apart from the locking issue, but hey ho it's sorted now!!!
I am so glad I found this forum though cos every1 is really friendly and helpful.
Indeed whats been done to it so far then?
And what mods have you in mind...... :evil:
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I am so glad I found this forum though cos every1 is really friendly and helpful.
wait until we've emptied your wallet and your bank account and you might not say the same thing :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Haven't had chance to think yet really, but I have already seen some sick stuff on here and the missus has already told me off for spending ages searching the net for ideas!!!
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I am so glad I found this forum though cos every1 is really friendly and helpful.
wait until we've emptied your wallet and your bank account and you might not say the same thing :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
We wouldnt do somthing like that anyway a couple mods will only cost a few quid............ :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :evil: :evil: :evil:
I somtimes lie like a cheap watch.............. :evil: :laugh:
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Haven't had chance to think yet really, but I have already seen some sick stuff on here and the missus has already told me off for spending ages searching the net for ideas!!!
Say to her could be worse I could be looking at porn. Glad you got it sorted mate. :smiley: