Very useful thank you... slightly different problem.. The motor was dipping in and out of operation with the car running on the road...trying to do something...also parked up and flattening the battery over a couple of days...opened it up couldn't see anything in particular..apart from dust...so gave the board..a light hoover and a light spray of alcohol..with a fine paintbrush cleaned it off as well as the connector plug...it seems to behave now..that was a week ago...🤔thanks again really helpful 👍
This happens on a lot of cars, Polo 6N2, Golf MK4, Jetta etc. The problem are the rear tail lights. During every heavy rain a lot of water is going inside the trunk between the tail lights and fender. The taillight seals are shoddy, I coated them with silicone and now everything is fine. Previously, the spare tire compartment was filled with 20 cm of water. This car is a aquarium when it rains...
Thanks very much for this. Same problem with my wife's 2000 Polo. Took the pump out. Took it apart. Full of corrosion. Took some Iso Propal Alcohol and a toothbrush to it. Fixed in under an hour.
Cheers for that heads up . Need to look at the sons as it only unlocks on passenger side however will lock from drivers side . Easier to check than pulling the doors apart first
Hi thanks for sharing this video and so glad I run by this if I have this problem with any car. I have a polo S 2010 an I bought it and came with the key like you have for central locking. I'm not sure if this car meant to also come with a thob so you can use it without using the key. Do your or are these also thob controlled would be nice because these are a pain in the arse using key all the time and if so I go and buy one. Bought the car for my son first time driver thanks 👍👍👍
I don't think this spec had remote central locking via a fob, I think it was just central locking via the key. Maybe a higher spec Polo (top of range) had a fob, but this one didn't. Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Hi, I have noticed previous owner un plugged it and as soon as i plugged it in. I can hear long whinnying noise and it stays on for a while. I took it apart and everything was bone dry no sign of water leaks. I cleaned it with electrical contact cleaner and clean the terminals still no luck with it 😖
@@fizaraja2205 maybe the unit is just worn out and needs to be replaced. Mine was the corroded terminals but they can go wrong for other reasons too. I hope you get it fixed 👍🏻
I had the exact same problem but mine was too far gone .. the pump was literally soaked in a pond I replaced it with a used one for 20 Pounds... the thing is that everytime I open the door the emergency lights are flashing for ten times or up until I close the door ... and I don't know why this happens, but it's really really annoying. Any suggestion on how to stop it it would be awesome
Very useful thank you... slightly different problem..
The motor was dipping in and out of operation with the car running on the road...trying to do something...also parked up and flattening the battery over a couple of days...opened it up couldn't see anything in particular..apart from dust...so gave the board..a light hoover and a light spray of alcohol..with a fine paintbrush cleaned it off as well as the connector plug...it seems to behave now..that was a week ago...🤔thanks again really helpful 👍
Glad this video helped you out Hermit 🤘🏻😎
Thanks....Best video.....I have the same problem
Glad it helps you out 🤘🏻😎 SGG
This happens on a lot of cars, Polo 6N2, Golf MK4, Jetta etc. The problem are the rear tail lights. During every heavy rain a lot of water is going inside the trunk between the tail lights and fender. The taillight seals are shoddy, I coated them with silicone and now everything is fine. Previously, the spare tire compartment was filled with 20 cm of water. This car is a aquarium when it rains...
Thankyou for the silicone tip, I appreciate it 👍🏻
I know that place!!! LOL The drains from the roof failed in mine and I was plodging in 4 inches of water front and back. Nightmare!! LOL Fixed now.
Thanks very much for this. Same problem with my wife's 2000 Polo. Took the pump out. Took it apart. Full of corrosion. Took some Iso Propal Alcohol and a toothbrush to it. Fixed in under an hour.
That's brilliant, glad the video helped :)
Cheers for that heads up . Need to look at the sons as it only unlocks on passenger side however will lock from drivers side . Easier to check than pulling the doors apart first
Nice one George, could be you have just sorted my boys lock problem out..
Let's hope so mate :)
Happened to my VW Polo Mk 4. Changed the battery and the alarm system went berserk randomly. Still looking for a solution. Thanks for the video. x
Cheers have a drivers door that only unlocks. I will have a look in the boot
Hi thanks for sharing this video and so glad I run by this if I have this problem with any car. I have a polo S 2010 an I bought it and came with the key like you have for central locking. I'm not sure if this car meant to also come with a thob so you can use it without using the key. Do your or are these also thob controlled would be nice because these are a pain in the arse using key all the time and if so I go and buy one. Bought the car for my son first time driver thanks 👍👍👍
I don't think this spec had remote central locking via a fob, I think it was just central locking via the key. Maybe a higher spec Polo (top of range) had a fob, but this one didn't. Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
@@SortedGeorgeGarage brilliant thanks for your reply 👍👍
Going to buy one and fit it myself using the key all the time is boring and stressful 🙂🙂🙂
I bought mine yesterday and none of the door locks. I am gonna look at the module tomorrow and will let you know
Good luck, I hope it works 👍🏻
Hi, I have noticed previous owner un plugged it and as soon as i plugged it in. I can hear long whinnying noise and it stays on for a while. I took it apart and everything was bone dry no sign of water leaks. I cleaned it with electrical contact cleaner and clean the terminals still no luck with it 😖
@@fizaraja2205 maybe the unit is just worn out and needs to be replaced. Mine was the corroded terminals but they can go wrong for other reasons too. I hope you get it fixed 👍🏻
Hello. I have the same problem. How do you clean that corroded pins from chipset? Thank you.
Gently with a wire brush or some sand paper. Either will do 👍🏻
I had the exact same problem but mine was too far gone .. the pump was literally soaked in a pond I replaced it with a used one for 20 Pounds... the thing is that everytime I open the door the emergency lights are flashing for ten times or up until I close the door ... and I don't know why this happens, but it's really really annoying. Any suggestion on how to stop it it would be awesome
And if the insert plastic pin has rust how to you clean it?
Unsure what you mean... plastic doesn't rust...