Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 17

Thread: Door won't open, central locking & interior lights don't work

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD
    Posts
    18
    Users Country Flag

    Door won't open, central locking & interior lights don't work

    G'Day ,

    I have recently purchased a '99 GTI Golf from the auctions. While the majority of the car (body and mechanicals) are in good condition, the electrics are presenting a few issues.

    The main issues are:
    Central locking doesn't work from the key and when locked from the drivers door window control panel, all doors lock and then unlock themselves straight away (don't stay locked).
    The interior lights work when switched on manually, but not in the door selection. The red lights on the door cards work at random.

    I'm guessing this is related to the door modules? From what I've read on the net there is a cracked solder problem for the central locking and maybe a stuffed microswitch for the interior light? I've had the fuse box out and all the connections and wiring look ok there.

    The other main problem is the rear L/H door doesn't open from the outside. It is opening from the inner handle ok. Will this be the outside handle cable tension being too high, or could it also be related to the door modules?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Melbourne
    Posts
    99
    I had this happen to Mr a few weeks ago. Check fuse 14 I think it is. It's located in you drivers door. Replaced it and everything worked

    Sent from my GT-I9100T using Tapatalk 2

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD
    Posts
    18
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    Was pretty stoked thinking that might work... but nope... I'm thinking it's the door modules with cracked solder.. Anyone else got a quick fix that doesn't involve me and a soldering iron

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Brissy
    Posts
    2,206
    Users Country Flag
    The door handle pulls a cable, the cable attaches with a black plastic cli. I suspect this clip has come off. Pull the handle out and look into the gap to see if it is connected. Handle will have no resistance if cable is not connected. You maybe able to reconnect without removing anything.
    taligentx.com: Passat - Dlm 10 skinmounted...
    MK4 GTI - Sold
    MK5 Jetta Turbo - Sold
    MK5 Jetta 2.Slow - Until it dies.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    99
    Users Country Flag
    for the central locking. Can you roll the windows up with the key in the door lock? Have you tried slamming all the doors, front hood and rear hatch?

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD
    Posts
    18
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    Thanks for the link, good photo's there. I can't see the black clip with the door handle pulled out, so will start there.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD
    Posts
    18
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    Quote Originally Posted by skid plate View Post
    for the central locking. Can you roll the windows up with the key in the door lock? Have you tried slamming all the doors, front hood and rear hatch?
    Thanks for the info, I'll try that tonight.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD
    Posts
    18
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter
    Unfortunately none of the suggestions have helped to sort out this issue.

    I will be pulling my door linings off and checking the solder on the circuit boards / checking microswitch operation.... sigh

  9. #9
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Melbourne, Mexico
    Posts
    8,979
    Users Country Flag
    The RAF spent thousands training me to solder if you are worried about that, I don't mind doing it if you can get the parts to me.

    At the airport on earlies monday-wednesday and lates thursday-saturday

    Gavin

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Brisbane, QLD
    Posts
    18
    Users Country Flag Thread Starter

    Quote Originally Posted by h100vw View Post
    The RAF spent thousands training me to solder if you are worried about that, I don't mind doing it if you can get the parts to me.

    At the airport on earlies monday-wednesday and lates thursday-saturday

    Gavin
    Who do you work for at the airport - I'm at Virgin M/Watch

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
| |