Golf IV - how to disable the auto locking feature?

FunkyT · 11 Apr 2006 at 21:10

This has caught me out on a few occasions. The last time I placed my keys on the floor of the boot and closed it. Within seconds it had locked :mad:

Is it a series of key presses to disable this auto lock feature?

Thanks.

FunkyT · 11 Apr 2006 at 22:46

I think I can live with the auto locking feature but the auto alarm really does my head in!

Here's an example, you press the button to unlock the boot. You're rummaging away and it decides to activate the alarm (within about 30 seconds) :mad:

Surely this can't be considered a benefit?

FunkyT · 11 Apr 2006 at 23:47

MrLOL said:
i think you've missed the point

hes shut the boot

so its locking correctly

just sounds like its not leaving enough time for you to go round the car to get to the door / realise the keys are in your bag in the boot or whatever.

Yeah - you're right that seems quite normal.

g60dubster referred to the alarm issue which sounds like a fault.

FunkyT · 12 Apr 2006 at 12:17

adwhitworth said:
Correct. This is the only way to enable/disable the feature on all VAG cars. You can do it yourself but you need to buy a fairly expensive cable and piece of software plus if you do something wrong you could end up screwing the car up which means Mr. VAG dealer has your pants well and truly down. Definately worth finding someone who can do it for you. Have a look on www.tyresmoke.net. There is a VAG-COM forum on there.

Thanks very much!

FunkyT · 13 Apr 2006 at 09:36

Gilly said:
Sounds like the VW system is rubbish!

Sounds like you've got a disliking of VWs