A central locking problem is rather annoying. At times it can even be dangerous, because you can get stuck in your vehicle. Depending on the vehicle styles, the centralized closings are activated automatically when you close the doors, for others you will have to activate it manually. So now we will find out what are going to be the most common problems and what are the solutions to solve them.
The central locking of your Volkswagen 1200 no longer works
Several clues can assist you in finding the fault. Among other things compared to the number of doors that have this problem. So let's take a closer look.
Volkswagen 1200: central locking no longer works on one of the doors
First try to lock your door by hand. If that doesn't show a problem, then your system is in good condition. Your problem must come from elsewhere somewhere upstream. Usually this is a problem from a short circuit. So to check it is super simple! You will need to disassemble the interior of the door of this Volkswagen 1200 by removing the trim. Reassemble the electric wires which leave from the closing system. In fact check the electrical connections but also the condition of the cable. So you have to fix the problem you found. If on the other hand the closing is hard by hand and with the buttons, it is that it is the system which presents a problem. Don't worry, just oil it or replace it with a new one if it is completely damaged.
Volkswagen 1200: central locking does not work at all
This is a problem that remains super annoying. The central locking of the Volkswagen 1200 really does not work anymore. The source of the problem is not obvious to locate. We will actually see the most common problems.
Replace fuses on your Volkswagen 1200
The problem may be caused by a fuse wire rack. It remains rather easy to recognize visually. In this situation you know very well what to do, you just need to replace it. This remains a rather rare problem however it could happen.
General feeding problem
If your vehicle has a general power problem, it is exceptional that only the closure no longer works. So rest assured, that is certainly not the problem and you would not be on this page right now. However, it sometimes happens that there is a problem of contact between the power supply and the central locking system. The connection must be cleaned or the wire replaced. It stays simple to repair , is it still necessary to find the false contact.
Volkswagen 1200: Change the battery in your key
It's just possible that your key no longer works! We can regularly omit this phenomenon, however it is your key that controls the locking system. In this situation it’s even more easy , just open the key with a screwdriver and replace the battery in it. Do not hesitate to post a comment if your problem is not listed inside this article, to help other Volkswagen 1200 owners! Be careful.