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#152 of 161 Re: 2003 Golf: Windshield Wiper Motor Problems [dblj369] by nanstag Apr 15, 2007 (11:47 am)
Replying to: dblj369 (Mar 19, 2007 12:33 pm) I have a 2003 VW Beetle and have the same problem. The dealer replaced the motor once 2 months ago and the wipers still quit. They quit the other night in a heavy rain storm. Do you know if VW is aware of this? Replies to this message: dblj369 (May 25, 2007 7:05 am)
#153 of 161 Re 2003 Golf Windshield Wiper Problems by wooly4 May 24, 2007 (7:07 pm)
My Golf has had 3 failures related to the windshield wipers. All related to arm becoming disconnected from the wiper motor under load (heavy snow etc). The latest happened this morning. First repair was under warranty, the next 3 months ago which I paid for. I think there is a defect in the design but my dealer doesn't think so... Replies to this message: dblj369 (May 25, 2007 8:00 am)
#154 of 161 Re: 2003 Golf: Windshield Wiper Motor Problems [nanstag] by dblj369 May 25, 2007 (7:05 am)
Replying to: nanstag (Apr 15, 2007 11:47 am) I'm not sure...I'm guessing they do, but according to the service line, they need to hear from at least 50 people before they can issue a recall. Have you called them to complain?
#155 of 161 Re: Re 2003 Golf Windshield Wiper Problems [wooly4] by dblj369 May 25, 2007 (8:00 am)
Replying to: wooly4 (May 24, 2007 7:07 pm) Have you contacted the VW advocacy line at all yet to complain? If we can get 50 people, we can get a recall...
#156 of 161 Re: Golf mk4 1.4 99 - electricals wont turn on ? [kinglewis121] by pf_flyer HOST Jul 26, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: kinglewis121 (Jul 26, 2009 12:29 pm) So to clarify, the car will start and run, but nothing else that's electrical works? Or is it just the dashboard instrumentation that's out?
#157 of 161 Drivers door open light stays on by pp2 Nov 18, 2009 (5:54 am)
Hi All I have a Golf 2001 1600cc 5 door hatchback, This morning when I started the car the interior lights would not go out, and the message on the dash said " drivers door open" I opened and closed the drivers door and all the other door without success, I can not use the remote key fob to open and lock the doors or to set the alarm since this has happened. I know that we had tremendous wind and rain last night would this have made any difference? Can anyone help with a solution on how to repair the fault.   Regards PP2 Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 18, 2009 8:30 am) bpeebles (Nov 18, 2009 8:02 pm) pp2 (Nov 19, 2009 4:51 am) bpeebles (Nov 19, 2009 6:57 pm)
#158 of 161 Re: Drivers door open light stays on [pp2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 18, 2009 (8:30 am)
Replying to: pp2 (Nov 18, 2009 5:54 am) Sounds like one of the door switches is stuck or shorted out, and of course, this sends a signal to your anti-theft system. You might try a little electrical spray cleaner on them and see if that helps clean 'em up or dislodge them (if they are the movable type). Otherwise, you'll have to disconnect them one by one and test them for their "on-off" continuity with an ohm meter.
#159 of 161 Re: Drivers door open light stays on [pp2] by bpeebles Nov 18, 2009 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: pp2 (Nov 18, 2009 5:54 am) The door-switchs are burried inside the latch mecanism inside the door. As I recall, there are 3 microSwitches inside each door which send signals to the onboard computer about the "status" of locking mecanism. (locked, unlocked, doorOpen, doorClosed....etc)   These switches are KNOWN to get flakey sometimes. (especially after a rainstorm). In this "flakey" condition, they may send signals that the computer does not understand. (door OPEN and CLOSED at same time.....-or- door LOCKED and UNLOCKED at same time)   If you search the internet, you will find some folks have posted photos showing how to access the switches and how to clean them so the contacts are working again.   Sometimes when my VW gets like this, I repeatedly lock/unlock the door for several minutes.... this tends to "exercize" the microSwitches and clean up the contacts. After that, they work for several months. Replies to this message: pp2 (Nov 19, 2009 4:51 am) bpeebles (Nov 19, 2009 6:57 pm)
#160 of 161 Re: Drivers door open light stays on [bpeebles] by pp2 Nov 19, 2009 (4:51 am)
Replying to: bpeebles (Nov 18, 2009 8:02 pm) Hi hope you well ,thanks for your speedy reply. I have had a quick look on the net for instructions for removal and cleaning of the contacts as you suggested. But cant find any information would you be kind enough to give me any contact addresses that I may try?   Kind regards   PP2 Replies to this message: bpeebles (Nov 19, 2009 6:57 pm)
#161 of 161 Re: Drivers door open light stays on [pp2] by bpeebles Nov 19, 2009 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: pp2 (Nov 19, 2009 4:51 am) Here is link which shows photos accessing the doorswitches Most of the time you can simply re-solder the bad connections.   If you have to replace a microswitch, here is link to use $3 part at Radio Shack .   .

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