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Car issues.

  • 21-12-2013 10:18pm
    #1
    Emmett1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    I have two problems with my car.

    1... I have a 05 reg standard golf. The wipers work fine when I am driving but then stop when the car stops. They work again when I move. Window washer wont work at all. Rear window washer works.

    2... When I lock the doors the back door wont lock even if I manually lock the car or use the central locking button on the key.

    Any help would be helpful.


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  • #2
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Passats of that vintage (so possibly the golf too) have a feature where the wiper speed reduces when you come to a stop. When the wipers are set to intermittent they stop completely when the car stops, if they are on a higher speed they reduce to intermittent when the car stops. Is this what you are experiencing?

    Also did all the problems start at the same time or separately?


  • #3
    Emmett1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭Emmett1


    No even when you have them on full, they stop working when the car stops. I have the car a few years and it only started to happen two weeks ago. I was thinking it might be a sensor.

    The door issue has been going on a few weeks prior to this. Its a great car very economical. Its a run around car for us. Flew through the NCT.

    Thanks for the reply


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    1. This is a feature in some cars. As you said could be sensor or a control unit issue - or maybe it should do this.
    I'd get a dealer opinion and/or double check manual.

    2. Probably the harness leading to the door, or the mechanics in the door/lock.
    Open door up and take a look.


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