A malfunction of central locking is relatively annoying. From time to time it can even be dangerous, simply because you may be trapped inside. Depending on the car model, the central locking systems are activated automatically when closing the doors, for others it must be activated manually. We will therefore discover with this article what will be the most common concerns and how to solve them.Volkswagen-Arteon-central-closure-problem

The central locking of your Volkswagen Arteon does not work anymore

Several symptoms may assist you in detecting the failure. Among others depending on the number of doors affected by your problem. So let's take a closer look.

Volkswagen Arteon: central locking does not work on one of the doors

First try to lock your door by hand. If this does not show any complications, it implies that the device is in good condition. Your problem therefore arises on the other hand upstream. In most cases this is a problem from a short circuit. So to check it is very easy! The interior of the door of this Volkswagen Arteon by removing the trim. Reassemble the cables leaving from the closing mechanism. Therefore check the electrical connections and the condition of the cable. It is therefore necessary to rectify the problem in question. When, despite everything, it is impossible to close by hand and with the buttons, this implies that it is the device that has the problem. Don't worry, you just have to grease it or change it if it is completely damaged.

Volkswagen Arteon: central locking does not work at all

This is a very annoying problem. Central locking of your Volkswagen Arteon does not work anymore. The root of the problem is not easy to locate. So let's look at the most common concerns.

Replace fuses on your Volkswagen Arteon

The problem could come from a fuse wire rack. It is very easy to discern visually. In this situation you know completely what to do, you just need to replace it. It is a relatively rare problem but it can happen.

General feeding problem

When your vehicle has a general power problem, it is rare that only the closure is impacted. So don't worry, that's probably not the problem and you wouldn't be on this page right now. However, it sometimes happens that there is a contact problem from the power supply to the central locking mechanism. It is necessary to deoxidize the connection or change the wiring. It is simple to repair , should we still flush out the short circuit.

Volkswagen Arteon: Change your key battery

It's just possible that your key has run out of battery! We can sometimes forget about this problem, but it is your key that controls the locking system. In this situation it is enough commode , just open your key, using a screwdriver, and replace the battery in it. We invite you to write a comment if your problem is not present inside this ticket, in order to help other Volkswagen Arteon owners! Be careful.