A concern with central locking is quite annoying. Sometimes it can even be risky because you can be stuck inside. Depending on the range of cars, the centralized locks are activated automatically when you close the doors, for others you will have to activate it manually. Here we will find out what are the most regular problems and what are the solutions to fix them.Volkswagen-Jetta-central-closure-problem

The central locking of your Volkswagen Jetta no longer works

Some clues can assist you to find the breakdown. Especially compared to the number of doors affected by your malfunction. Let's take a closer look.

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

First try to lock your door manually. If this does not present any complications, it means that your mechanism is in good working order. Your dysfunction therefore comes from another place somewhere upstream. Generally it is a malfunction originating from a break in the electrical circuit. In order to control it it's very easy! You will need to disassemble the interior of the door of your Volkswagen Jetta by removing the trim. Reassemble the electric wires which leave from the closing mechanism. So inspect the wiring but also the good condition of the cable. It is therefore necessary to rectify the malfunction that you have found. If, despite everything, closing is difficult manually and with the buttons, this means that the mechanism has a malfunction. Don't worry, you just have to oil it or replace it with a new one if the latter is completely defective.

Volkswagen Jetta: central locking does not work at all

This is a malfunction which can become very unpleasant. Central locking of your Volkswagen Jetta does not work anymore. The basis of the dysfunction is not easy to find. So we will see the most common problems.

Replace fuses on your Volkswagen Jetta

The malfunction can result from a fuse wire rack. It remains rather easy to recognize visually. In this case you totally imagine what to do, just change it. This remains a fairly rare malfunction however it could happen.

General feeding problem

If your vehicle has a general power malfunction, it is rare that only the closure is affected. So don't worry, it's probably not your malfunction and you wouldn't be on this page right now. However, sometimes there is a malfunction of the electrical connection from the power supply to the central locking mechanism. It is necessary to clean the connection or replace the wire. It stays simple to repair , the most complicated is to find the false contact.

Volkswagen Jetta: Change your key battery

It's just possible that your key has run out of battery! We can sometimes omit this problem, however it is your key that controls the locking system. In this case, it's even more easy , just half open the key, using a screwdriver, and change the battery inside. Do not hesitate to leave a comment in case your dysfunction is not present in this post, to help our readers! Good walk.