1999 volkswagen bora 1.4 petrol ,central locking will not work at all with key on drivers side but locks all doors including drivers door from passengers side

probably the door switch which senses if the drivers door is actually closed if the micro door switch is damaged then it is not seeing that the door is closed,check that out if not that you will need a vag scanner or something similar to get into the central locking module,let me know how you do peace

you might check if ther eis a dif key broke off in it if not spray some wd-40 in it to lube it up if that does not work you will need to replace it

stick key in driver door lock and unlock it. If that works, now see if the remote will unlock the door or doors..i remember reading in an owners manual once where you can program which doors open and close by they way you press and hold down the two main buttons, also after a battery change in the remote, i think, but not sure, i did this on a blazar i once owned... the owners manual said, that you had to be within 20 feet and press and hold down both buttons till it makes the arming sound.... Can i get some feedback cause im curious..thanks.

Synchronization
When
Key buttons operated repeatedly while vehicle out of range and system becomes inoperative.
How
Polo: Press key unlock button for approximately 1 second. Golf/Bora: Press key lock or unlock button for approximately 1 second. Manually lock or unlock vehicle. System should now lock or unlock vehicle. If not, carry out programming procedure.
Programming
When
Key added or replaced. System malfunction.
How - Polo
Keys can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed.
How - Golf/Bora
98MY
Keys can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed.
How - Golf/Bora 99MY


Switch ignition ON. Insert key to be programmed into driver's door lock. Lock vehicle manually. Press lock or unlock button. Wait at least 1 second. Press lock or unlock button again. Vehicle horn sounds to indicate correct programming. Keys can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment.
NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed.

this could be due to the fact that the boot locking mechanisim may not be responding to the central locking servo it could be a fuse or relay or maybe even to do with the wireing hope it helps but i suggest that you take it to a garage because it can be a number of things and volkswagen should know if there is a common fault with this get in contact with them

Maybe fuse number 6 is blown (check lefthand side of steerning wheel where all teh fuses are located - you must open the door)

Try disconnecting the cars battery for a few minutes.Remember to have your radio code handy as it will go into safe mode.This should reset your convienience control unit[central locking] and it should operate as normal..good luck

Hi had a skoda with problem like this one changed lock fixed it

I would check the electrical wiring connector that connects to the B Pillar (the structure between the front and back doors looking for a pinched wire. If you move the rummer boot around a bit I think you can get a pretty good look at the wires and you will be looking for one that might be dangling loose. If this sort of thing isn't really up your alley a trip to the dealer may be in order.

i had the same problem and i fixed it yesterday. you will have to strip the door down and remove the central locking unit. expect about a 3-4 hour job (at least).
check this site out taligentx.com: Passat - Door Lock Mechanism Repair. its **** hot.
mine had rotted inside, i tried to resolder it but it was to corroded i ended up soldering wires to the circuit board and splicing the into the loom on the door.(bit of a botch but it works great)
you can get a second hand unit if you cant fix it for about £50/£60 or pay a garage about £300 to do it.
believe me it was worth about 4hrs and gettin peed off to save the money.
hope this helps.
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