First you need to be 100 sure that the key fob is the culprit.
Volkswagen 1998 jetta key fob wont lock doors.
A bad door lock switch.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of volkswagen jetta based on all problems reported for the jetta.
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If the power locks seem to be working just fine from within the car then you need to replace your key fob battery.
Keep the key in the ignition.
What could be the sudden problem.
I turned it off but when i hit the lock button on the key the lights flashed the doors locked but the horn did not toot.
A bad door lock actuator door lock solenoid.
These vehicles still usually have a physical key for locking and unlocking the doors but it may be hidden.
Go into your jetta and play around with the power lock switches.
I can open all doors with key fob as well as any of the lock unlock buttons on any of the doors.
It is very easy to test to see if this is the case.
Some cars have push button ignitions that only operate when the key fob is close by.
Use the second key and manually lock the car by way of the driver s door.
If however it does not it could be one of a few different issues.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
A bad key fob remote if it s not one of these items it could be an issue with the linking rod connector.
Used remote and key in door to lock each time the horn would beep like the doors would lock but i was still able to open the rear driver s side door no matter what.
Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key should be able to lock and unlock your vehicle s doors from within a perimeter of several yards around the vehicle.
This evening i accidently set off the panic alarm when putting the key ring in my pocket.
Turn the ignition to the on position.
If your key fob fails to lock or unlock your car all you need to do is to replace its battery.
Now the problem is fixed.
The key fob will often have a hidden key inside so if you don t have a physical key for your vehicle then check the fob for a release button or switch.
Volkswagen jetta owners have reported 11 problems related to power door locks not working under the electrical system category.
Rear driver s side door would not lock.
Push the unlock button on the remote five times with one second intervals between pushing.
Your volkswagen remote control vehicle key may have a dead battery.
The linkage can sometimes pop off especially if the doors have been unlocked with a slim jim or door hanger recently.
Had this problem with my 2010 vw jetta se.
