A central locking malfunction is rather annoying. Regularly, it could also be dangerous, quite simply because you can be stuck inside. According to the styles of cars, the central locks are activated automatically when you close the doors, others have to operate it manually. We will now find out what are the most frequent malfunctions and how to go about repairing them.
The central locking of your Volkswagen 181 no longer works
Some clues can help you detect the failure. Among other things depending on the number of doors that have this malfunction. Let’s take a closer look.
Volkswagen 181: central locking does not work on one of the doors
To start, try to lock your door manually. If this shows no complications, it implies that the system is operational. Your dysfunction therefore comes upstream on the other hand. In most cases it is a malfunction resulting from a break in the electrical circuit. So to control it is extremely simple! You will have to dismantle the inside of the door of this Volkswagen 181 by removing the trim. Reassemble the electric cables that leave the locking system. Therefore check the wiring but also the good condition of the cable. It is thus necessary to repair the dysfunction which you will have found. If, on the other hand, it is not possible to close manually and with the buttons, this implies that the system has a malfunction. No worries, just oil it or replace it if it is completely worn out.
Volkswagen 181: central locking does not work at all
This is a dysfunction which is extremely annoying. The central locking of the Volkswagen 181 really doesn't work anymore. The basis of the dysfunction is not easy to locate. We will therefore see the most common malfunctions.
Changing the fuses on your Volkswagen 181
The malfunction can come from a fuse wire rack. This remains fairly simple to discern visually. In this situation you can imagine what you need to do, you just have to change it. It remains a rather rare dysfunction but it could happen.
General feeding problem
In the event that your car has a general power supply malfunction, it is rare that only the closing no longer works. So rest assured, this is certainly not your malfunction and you would not be on this page right now. However, sometimes we find a malfunction of the electrical connection between the power supply and the central locking system. The connection must be deoxidized or the wire replaced. It stays simple to repair , the most complicated thing is to find the false contact.
Volkswagen 181: Change the battery in your key
It just happens that your key has run out of battery! We can sometimes forget this phenomenon, however it is your key that directs the locking system. In this situation it is all the more easy , you just need to open your key, using a screwdriver, and change the battery inside. We invite you to leave a comment if your dysfunction is not present within this guide, to help our readers! Be careful.