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Why doesn't the driver's door close on Golf 5?
Years 2003-2008

Answer

There have been several reports, on Volkswagen Golf 5, where the driver's side door does not close either with the remote control or with the central locking button. The problem is often due to an interruption in the lock's electrical connection cable.
Posted on: 8 January 2023 by ScegliAuto

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