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snowydread
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Mar 6, 2011, 6:09 AM
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1996 Volk.Golf wont unlock!/no power..
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Hi, I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.8i 1996 Petrol engine and im having problems with the power suppy. I left the light on (doh!) last night and it took a long while for us to jump start it but after I did manage to, the indoor light wasnt working and neither was the central locking? the windows wound down fine, the headlights worked and even the cd player! But now I cant lock/unlock all door via one key and i cant open the fuel cap either because the latch is also controlled by the electronics. And it makes a funny sound as i turn the ignition. Cant anyone help me out? I need the car to get to work tomorrow!! I can start the car now btw but the power is weak.
Cheers,
Jase.
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Hammer Time
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Mar 6, 2011, 6:24 AM
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Re: 1996 Volk.Golf wont unlock!/no power..
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Jump starting a car is something that you should not do these days. It can be very harmfull to both your car and the donor car. With all the sensitive modules on these cars, the sudden power surges can do a lot of damage. Also, the alternator is designed to maintain a battery and not fully recharge one of one from another vehicle. The electronics are too sensitive. At this point you need to get ypour battery charged using a battery charger and resolve those issues. Then test all the fuses with a test light.
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snowydread
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Mar 7, 2011, 6:17 AM
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Re: 1996 Volk.Golf wont unlock!/no power..
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Thank you, will that involve taking it to a garage or is there anything at home i can use? Also, do you know how i could fill the car with fuel as i can no longer open the fuel hatch and need to do it manually if possible.
Many thanks,
Jase
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Hammer Time
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Mar 7, 2011, 6:20 AM
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I don't know what your mechanical ability is but judging by what's happened so far, I suggest taking it to a shop.
Most cars have a manual fuel door release for emergencies.
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