2008 Vw Jetta Doors Wont Lock But Alarm Goes Off

The 2008 volkswagen jetta has 9 nhtsa complaints for the latches locks linkages at 229 595 miles average.

2008 vw jetta doors wont lock but alarm goes off.

The linkage can sometimes pop off especially if the doors have been unlocked with a slim jim or door hanger recently. Were locked and the alarm was set. Even better you can get one under warranty from us at a discount from 30 80. If it turns out that the lock actuator may be the problem we suggest replacing it.

A bad key fob remote if it s not one of these items it could be an issue with the linking rod connector. Reach across past the steering wheel and press the lock button on the driver s door the lower one in the picture above with a little key on it. Now i just keep extras in the car because i am tired of getting stopped by the cops. You can get an oem lock actuator for about 50 100.

Have a 2008 jetta the alarm keeps going off whenever i unlock or lock the car with either the manual key or the remote. Both front doors are fine. If however it does not it could be one of a few different issues. A bad door lock actuator door lock solenoid.

It is very easy to t. In september of 2014 the left rear door stopped locking as well it has the exact same. It locks all the doors and the boot. And the windows are fine so i guess.

A bad door lock switch. The door being the only door in the car with a faulty power lock system. Vw needs to hire someone who understands electricity when they develop cars. From inside open the passenger door.

The door lock working in only one direction. Locking the door with the fob does set the alarm however you can open the rear door and the alarm goes off. Someone can reach in and with the special radio tool remove the radio in 10 seconds. Light bulbs always need changing.

When your car is locked and armed the radio is part of the alarm system. 2007 volkswagen jetta 2 5l maintenance repair. Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key should be able to lock and unlock your vehicle s doors from within a perimeter of several yards around the vehicle. If anyone has a solution please let me know i have been manually locking the rear doors.

Same thing driver door won t lock but alarm goes off if door opened. Nothing i can do seems to turn off the alarm other than just waiting a bit. Close all the doors. I love this car but i was only given a valet key i intend to get a regular key from the dealership but i noticed that the rear door are not locking even when i try to lock them from inside.

Also the little red light on the side of the key blinks for a while not sure what that means but seems like it might be relevant. Use your spare key to turn the little slot on the end face of the passenger door. Passenger front door stopped locking when you would click lock now regardless if my car is locked or alarm set the alarm will randomly go off. Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key may have a dead battery.