Why is the boot on my VW Golf Mk4 not opening?

Why is the boot on my VW Golf Mk4 not opening?

All the central locking works, you can even hear it operate on the boot door, but when you pull the handle, nothing? the manual keylock next to the handle is also jammed/stuck, but as its never been used in the 4yrs I’ve had the car, I dont kno if this is also part of the problem?

What to do if your Mk4 Golf loses its key?

Assuming that the batteries are ok, it’s likely that the key has lost it’s code. If you have 2 keys, put one in the ignition and turn on (I’d lower the windows, just in case!), manually lock the drivers door with the other key. Press either/both buttons on the remote (alarm should chirp). Manually unlock the door and turn the ignition off.

Why does the door lock on my VW Golf not work?

Some people complain that when they arm their alarm it starts going off randomly, again the door latch is faulty and tells the car the door has been opened even when it hasn’t. Some people can lock/unlock with the key but the rod doesn’t move when using the key fob.

What to do if your Mk4 Golf gets wet?

There is a microswitch in the mechanism that doesnt like getting wet. Remove the boot lid cover by undoing a screw in each handle on the inside, then pull the plastic cover to unclip. The boot catch then comes out by undoing the 2 large spline bolts.

What should I do about my VW Golf Mk4?

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What kind of work can I do on my VW Golf?

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