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Offline Luke1981

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central locking issue
« on: 29 September 2013, 19:13 »
The boot won't lock when using the central locking fob. Had a quick look before and water is escaping when I use the rear washer.  I obviously need to repair the pipe and connector which I'll sort out this week. I'm presuming the water leak has effected the electric motor which locks the boot.
Will I need to replace the motor or will it work again when it's dried out?

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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #1 on: 29 September 2013, 19:21 »
The boot won't lock when using the central locking fob. Had a quick look before and water is escaping when I use the rear washer.  I obviously need to repair the pipe and connector which I'll sort out this week. I'm presuming the water leak has effected the electric motor which locks the boot.
Will I need to replace the motor or will it work again when it's dried out?

Thanks

it will have affected the lock and microswitch also so you will need to replace this the same as me as mine did the same  :angry: i stripped my motor and it was beyond repair tbh you can get a service kit afaik for them but buying another motoer would probs be the best bet,all i did then was pull the motor out and rear wiper assembly block and seal the water pipe and plug the rear glass where the wiper spindle goes i tend not to use the rear wiper  :grin: well i won't be doing now  :whistle:
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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #2 on: 29 September 2013, 19:46 »
Thanks for the help.

I have seen this on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-MK-4-GOLF-BOOT-LOCK-SOLENOID-/271285535763

Is this the part I need?

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« Last Edit: 29 September 2013, 19:50 by ljl1981 »
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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #3 on: 29 September 2013, 21:28 »
Thanks for the help.

I have seen this on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VW-MK-4-GOLF-BOOT-LOCK-SOLENOID-/271285535763

Is this the part I need?

Cheers
No problem  :smiley:

The part you show the link for is the actual boot lock solenoid you will need this : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-BOOT-TAILGATE-LOCK-CATCH-MECHANISM-GENUINE-/281137108771?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item417513d723 this is where the microswitch is that gets wet and fails when the washer pipe and motor leak

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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #4 on: 29 September 2013, 22:22 »
Thanks mate. Is it a straight forward job?
« Last Edit: 30 September 2013, 06:24 by ljl1981 »
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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #5 on: 30 September 2013, 21:48 »
Thanks mate. Is it a straight forward job?
no worries,yes its an easy enough job to do  :wink:
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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #6 on: 30 September 2013, 21:53 »
Some good help and advise here too.... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=150271.0
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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #7 on: 01 October 2013, 02:39 »
Some good help and advise here too.... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=150271.0

Fantastic guide. I think I will crimp the water pipe and replace the locking mechanism. Can't be bothered replacing the wiper motor. Thanks alot for the help
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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #8 on: 04 October 2013, 16:32 »
All fixed, before I started ordering parts from ebay I thought I best check the wires in the rubber hoses, and guess what? the wire was split. Quick repair and job sorted.  :smiley:
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Re: central locking issue
« Reply #9 on: 04 October 2013, 21:21 »
All fixed, before I started ordering parts from ebay I thought I best check the wires in the rubber hoses, and guess what? the wire was split. Quick repair and job sorted.  :smiley:
:afro: The wires inside the rubber trunking on either side of the hinges at the top of the tailgate i'm guessing a common fault also,happened on my old mk4  :laugh: glad your sorted tho  :smiley: i ordered a new catch and mines all working fine now too :afro:
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