A central locking problem is relatively annoying. Regularly it can even be dangerous, simply because you can get stuck in your car. Depending on the car models, the central locking systems are activated automatically when you close the doors, for others it is necessary to activate it manually. So we will find out with this article what will be the most common problems and how to fix them.
The central locking of your Volkswagen 1500 no longer works
Some symptoms may help you find the fault. Among other things depending on the number of doors that have this malfunction. Let’s take a closer look.
Volkswagen 1500: central locking does not work on one of the doors
First of all try to lock your door manually. When it doesn't show complications, it shows that your system is operational. Your dysfunction also comes from upstream. Usually it is a malfunction resulting from a break in the electrical circuit. So controlling it is very simple! You will have to open the door of your Volkswagen 1500 by removing the trim. Reassemble the electric wires which leave from the closing mechanism. So check the electrical connections but also the good condition of the cable. It is therefore necessary to repair the malfunction in question. When on the other hand closing is impossible manually and electrically, this shows that it is the system which has a malfunction. Don't worry, you just have to grease it or replace it with a new one if the latter is completely damaged.
Volkswagen 1500: central locking does not work at all
This is a very annoying dysfunction. Central locking of your Volkswagen 1500 does not work anymore. The source of the malfunction is not easy to find. We will see the most common problems.
Changing the fuses on your Volkswagen 1500
The malfunction could come from a fuse wire rack. This remains very easy to discern visually. In this case you totally imagine the procedure to follow, it will suffice to change it. This remains a relatively rare dysfunction however it could happen.
General feeding problem
When your automobile has a general power malfunction, it is rare that just the shutdown no longer works. So do not be worried, it is certainly not your malfunction you will not be on this article if it was. However, it sometimes happens that there is a malfunction of the electrical connection from the power supply to the central locking mechanism. It is necessary to deoxidize the connection or change the wire. It stays easy to repair , the most complex is to find the short circuit.
Volkswagen 1500: Change the battery in your key
Your key may simply have run out of battery! We can sometimes forget this phenomenon, but it is your key that controls the locking system. In this case, it's even more commode , you just have to disassemble this key, with a screwdriver, and change the battery inside. Do not hesitate to leave a comment if your malfunction is not in this guide, to help other Volkswagen 1500 owners! Be careful.