Volkswagen 1998 Jetta Key Fob Wont Lock Doors

Wait 6 seconds and press the unlock button once to activate the coding procedure.

Volkswagen 1998 jetta key fob wont lock doors.

A bad door lock switch. Using the remote control press the unlock button once and the horn will sound once. If your key fob fails to lock or unlock your car all you need to do is to replace its battery. Had this problem with my 2010 vw jetta se.

If however it does not it could be one of a few different issues. The hatch release still works as well. They will lock alarm chirps and alarm light on the door flashes but they won t unlock. A bad door lock actuator door lock solenoid.

Use the second key and manually lock the car by way of the driver s door. My key fob opens the door but the car won t start. Sometimes when i lock it the light for the alarm flashes but at. First you need to be 100 sure that the key fob is the culprit.

Rear driver s side door would not lock. Answered by a verified vw mechanic. If the power locks seem to be working just fine from within the car then you need to replace your key fob battery. But i tried the spare fob but it won t work with that.

A bad key fob remote if it s not one of these items it could be an issue with the linking rod connector. Switch ignition on and leave the key in the ignition. Mechanically lock the vehicle using the drivers door using a second key. Go into your jetta and play around with the power lock switches.

It is very easy to test to see if this is the case. The remote control will now be programmed. 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. This too is a safety hazard as there is no way to lock manually from inside the vehicle.

When i go to lock my car using the fob key it won t lock. Turn the ignition to the on position. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Keep the key in the ignition.

It will intermittently fail to lock with key fob or lock unlock buttons in the cabin and the car will attempt to autolock the door after 10mph. The only way to lock the door manually is to open to door and use the emergency lock switch inside the door jam. These instructions allow you to reset the programming in your key fob for volkswagen models 1997 and newer. Used remote and key in door to lock each time the horn would beep like the doors would lock but i was still able to open the rear driver s side door no matter what.