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All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: DeadMau5 on February 17, 2016, 07:23:07 pm

Title: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: DeadMau5 on February 17, 2016, 07:23:07 pm

Hi, I have a problem with my mk5 golf r32 where the drivers door won't lock using my key fob. It locks fine using the blade. If I lock using the key fob and open the door the alarm sounds.

Any help would be appreciated

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: TAPPY on February 17, 2016, 07:30:14 pm

Have a look at the wiring between the door and body as the wires may have broken

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: DeadMau5 on February 17, 2016, 07:47:14 pm

Ok thanks will check, lads on r32oc recon it the door lock module, sounds an expensive part lol

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: TAPPY on February 17, 2016, 07:49:51 pm

Yeah it could be that but I would check the wires first as might be a quick fix  :happy2:

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: DeadMau5 on February 17, 2016, 07:52:27 pm

Worth a check as the part is over 100 quid new! Ouchhhh

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: doylebros on February 17, 2016, 08:03:50 pm

Put this part number into eBay http://www.parts-catalogs.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=8&grf=083700420&bf=83700&hgug=837&ug=37&parent_id=2350474&detail_id=2350480

And you'll get a new one for less than £40

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: DeadMau5 on February 17, 2016, 08:07:57 pm

Ok cheers

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: DeadMau5 on February 18, 2016, 11:47:01 am

Tried spare key which is the old one (the one I use all the time is new 12 months old) and it works fine with spare key lol

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: doylebros on February 18, 2016, 10:06:30 pm

I feel the fault will return regardless of which FOB is used - door wiring would be my thoughts as the most likely issue.

I would be interested in an update after you've given the fault a chance to return.

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: DeadMau5 on February 19, 2016, 06:21:48 am

I removed door gaiter to check wires and unplugged the loom. Put it back together,  used spare key and it worked. Like you said I think I've disturbed something

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: DeadMau5 on March 04, 2016, 02:53:39 pm

Right, thought I would update this. The problem returned so I thought I would try my luck and buy a new lock mechanism off eBay (bad move). Booked the car in with joe from Leominster vag tech to replace it and then found the door locked but wouldn't unlock lol. Luckily he knew a few tricks to unlock it and it eventually unlocked. I then knew I had to buy a new genuine one so £165 later for the new part joe fitted it and all is working again. Lesson learnt there haha.

Title: Re: Drivers door won't lock using key fob
Post by: pjuster on March 11, 2016, 10:18:35 am

Hi DeadMau5,

Can you elaborate on why it was a bad move to buy one of ebay, I've done the same and am planning to fit it next week.  What was wrong or the problem with the ebay one ?

I've bought one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OEM-Rear-Right-Door-Lock-Latch-Actuator-For-VW-Jetta-Golf-GTI-MK5-Touran-Touareg-/221463070036?hash=item33903a4554

any info gratefully received.