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Why does the Volkswagen Golf passenger door not unlock with the remote control?
Years 2008-2012

Answer

The central locking unit can sometimes go haywire and cause these kinds of problems. Having ascertained that it is not a defect in the electrical cables wired to the door, it is advisable to reset the control unit and possibly update the software.
Posted on: 16 May 2022 by ScegliAuto

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