GibbyGTI
Passed Driver's Ed
Alarm going off for no reason/trunk wont open. *POSSIBLY SOLVED*
SOLUTION
I've been having this lingering electrical gremlin. Basically what happens is that the alarm will go off in the middle of the night. During this time, I can try and open the trunk. The latch will release partially, the door can maybe open by about 1", but not fully open. Sometimes mashing the trunk unlock button on the FOB will open it, others times I need to go inside and open the release manually.
Sometimes the trunk just won't open without the alarm going off.
Other times, while driving at night, I can see the interior trunk light stay on or flash on/off going over bumps sporadically.
This seems to happen more often in hot weather (30 degree celsius+), but not always the case.
I've done research and have performed the following which seems to have fixed most people's issues, but mine:
-replacing the latch mechanism, OEM part
-swapping out the "VW Emblem handle"
-checked the wiring harnesses at the hinge for tears
Although the wires on the passenger (right) side of the harness show signs of slight rubbage, none of it goes through the plastic coating and it looks intact. I'm at a loss as to what else the trunk system has that can break. Can anyone shed some light before I drop $$$ for a professional's diagnosis?
SOLUTION
I've been having this lingering electrical gremlin. Basically what happens is that the alarm will go off in the middle of the night. During this time, I can try and open the trunk. The latch will release partially, the door can maybe open by about 1", but not fully open. Sometimes mashing the trunk unlock button on the FOB will open it, others times I need to go inside and open the release manually.
Sometimes the trunk just won't open without the alarm going off.
Other times, while driving at night, I can see the interior trunk light stay on or flash on/off going over bumps sporadically.
This seems to happen more often in hot weather (30 degree celsius+), but not always the case.
I've done research and have performed the following which seems to have fixed most people's issues, but mine:
-replacing the latch mechanism, OEM part
-swapping out the "VW Emblem handle"
-checked the wiring harnesses at the hinge for tears
Although the wires on the passenger (right) side of the harness show signs of slight rubbage, none of it goes through the plastic coating and it looks intact. I'm at a loss as to what else the trunk system has that can break. Can anyone shed some light before I drop $$$ for a professional's diagnosis?
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