1999 Volkswagen Passat Keyless Entry System Locks Automatically Supposed

1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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Keyless entry system locks automatically, is it supposed to?
Feb 20, 2013 at 1:12 AM
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Yes, but only if no-one enters the vehicle / opens the door.

It you get into the car and 30 seconds later the doors lock, you have a faulty door lock module / micro switch.

Sample of a Faulty Jetta Module:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUoxPdKkRw

Thomas
Feb 20, 2013 at 1:17 AM
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