open doors and windows come down ???

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

I remember seeing a program about mk4's where peoples car were getting robbed but there was no sign of any attempted break in - people would find their car doors & windows open like you described  there was a fault with the alarm or something, well dodgy if you ask me

That is a fault on some pre 98 vw models where the lock can be popped out of the handle, giving access to the wiring to release the windows.

nice 

[hcclnoodles]

ok, so this is actually part of the design then ...... also i would say its not so much a few seconds as maybe half a second , i have to consciously make sure i do a quick flick of the wrist to make sure it doesnt happen .......is there any official word from VW about this "feature" ?

[Dizzie]

I have total closure on my mk2 built into my clifford alarm

maybe this is total openure (new word!) built into mk4 golfs not ideal this time of year though.

[Organisys]

ok, so this is actually part of the design then ...... also i would say its not so much a few seconds as maybe half a second , i have to consciously make sure i do a quick flick of the wrist to make sure it doesnt happen .......is there any official word from VW about this "feature" ?

I'd check the wiring on the back of the barrel, or maybe get VW to check the barrel itself or the window controller unit.

[GazB]

ok, so this is actually part of the design then ...... also i would say its not so much a few seconds as maybe half a second , i have to consciously make sure i do a quick flick of the wrist to make sure it doesnt happen .......is there any official word from VW about this "feature" ?

It is in the handbook, but it should'nt happen as quick as it is