Electrics gone haywire?

[sushi]

I'm sure when I unlock my car then when I open the drivers door I hear the fuel pump prime  sounds exactly the same.

anyone had this before ?

A little while back the car locked itself with my key in the ignition ( not turned on )  and somebody said check the door because if it is opened it shouldnt lock itself but the interior light comes on when I open the door as does the paddle light. 


If i close the door and open it again the fuel pump doesn't prime again.  More annoying than anything at the moment.

Any tips appreceiated I am useless with electrics.

Mk4 Golf Gti btw

[sushi]

Ok just done a google and found out this is normal .  Should have checked there first. 

[Wayne]

I would think that is not normal, the fuel pump should prime when you put the key in.

[sushi]

No?  i didnt think it was normal but according to

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/246750/1659123.aspx

and

http://volkswagenownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/11851-Sound-when-I-open-driver-s-door?p=167251&viewfull=1

and a few other places it is.
Apparantly to aid with cold starting?

[sushi]

Oh  it does prime when I turn the key as well which is why I was sure it was the pump priming.

[rubjonny]

yeah its normal on mk4s dont worry about it

[Wayne]

yeah its normal on mk4s dont worry about it

I stand corrected then, how odd.

[SoundillusioN]

yeah its normal on mk4s dont worry about it

I stand corrected then, how odd.

+1 didnt think any cars would do that... didnt think it was necessary!

[Rmachines]

I have heard of this before,   Seems like a waste of motor running time if you ask me, im sure they have their reasons for it though.

[sushi]

Well at least I'm not the only one who found it a little odd