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Why doesn't the trunk of the Volkswagen Golf open?
Years 2019-2026

Answer

The most frequent reason why the trunk of the Volkswagen Golf does not open is a broken lock cable. In other cases there could be a problem with the remote control (for example flat battery) or with the boot lock.
Posted on: 19 January 2023 by ScegliAuto

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