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Why does the hatchback of the Volkswagen Passat not open?
Years 2014-2023

Answer

The causes can be multiple and range from poor lubrication of the closing mechanism to shearing of the wiring. In some cases, the remote control battery may be flat: in this case the tailgate can be opened using another key.
Posted on: 8 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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