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mark_le_b 30th November 2014 10:41 AM

Drivers door microswitch/central locking issue
 
Firstly apologies if this is in the wrong section!

But, would a dodgy drivers door microswitch effect the central locking pump

I think the microswitch has an issue - sometimes the interior light works, sometimes not (as well as the courtesy light on the bottom of the door)

So when I'm driving the interior light will flicker on/off (seems to be more when I'm turning corners)

When stationary interior light seems to work ok with all the other doors (but not always with the drivers door)

Would this be the door microswitch? Would this also cause the central locking pump to cycle more than it should??

I hope the switch in the lock is the issue, because hearing the pump operate when I'm driving along is making me crazy! Door seems to click too, which is why I hope thats the culprit

Any thoughts if any of the above made sense!

Thanks

David's8 1st December 2014 07:29 AM

I have a problem with the microswitch in the passenger door where interior light and the door bottom courtesty light sometime stay on but, in my case, the door open icon shows on the DIS. I have to open/shut the door a few times to clear. The lights then function as normal. If it is the drivers door then it is likely to also affect the central locking circuits. Does the door open icon come on with yours?

mark_le_b 1st December 2014 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David's8 (Post 85438)
I have a problem with the microswitch in the passenger door where interior light and the door bottom courtesty light sometime stay on but, in my case, the door open icon shows on the DIS. I have to open/shut the door a few times to clear. The lights then function as normal. If it is the drivers door then it is likely to also affect the central locking circuits. Does the door open icon come on with yours?

No door open icon (which is weird) - so I wonder if it is the microswitch - it seems to be similar symptoms! driving me mad. Is this the kind of thing that dealer could pinpoint as the route cause by plugging car in?

The_Laird 2nd December 2014 04:56 AM

There's a VagCom register on this forum - if you find the nearest to you and get in touch, it'll be 'plugged in' for beer money! :)

mark_le_b 2nd December 2014 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 85476)
There's a VagCom register on this forum - if you find the nearest to you and get in touch, it'll be 'plugged in' for beer money! :)

Thank you

The_Laird 2nd December 2014 09:18 AM

It's here: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1005&page=7

mark_le_b 2nd December 2014 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 85481)

Thanks, nobody in Jersey, so may have to resort to dealer :-(

The_Laird 2nd December 2014 11:45 AM

Or see if there's a good VAG independant garage on Jersey

Architex_mA8tey 2nd December 2014 02:05 PM

or invite someone with a lead over for a holiday! haha :D

mark_le_b 2nd December 2014 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey (Post 85496)
or invite someone with a lead over for a holiday! haha :D

Sounds fair, I've got a spare room :-)


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