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Demon door locks on a Volkwagen
Well, I’ve learned a lot about car maintenance already on the Jetta… I changed my oil, air filter, oil filter last weekend, and my wheels this weekend.
And predictably, things are starting to go wrong.
I have the Mark IV Volkwagen Demon Door Locks problem. The local mechanic said I’d have to replace the entire lock assembly for 2+ hours labour and $190 parts…. So I took a rubber mallet to the edge of the door (listed as a temporary fix) and sure enough…. Works like a charm. I know I’ll have to take it apart and resolder per the link above, but for the time being, I’m happy, and cheap.
So next project today is getting rid of my squealing brakes…. The local mechanic couldn’t hear it at all, this is probably whybackgammon free casino money free craps game play free black jack craps video poker strategy play black jack online how to win video poker casino game online uk best casino online casino secure online gambling jackpot casino online casino black jack learn to play craps how to win at video poker craps online blackjack casino game online casino betting free on line video poker casino games no download casino online gambling casino play free casino slots video poker machine bonus video poker free on line slots double bonus video poker free video poker games free casinos roulette online craps rules free on line casino rules of craps online casino free money blackjack 21 internet casino how to play craps free casino game download fortunelounge online casino free casino download free casino card game free roulette game free casino play no deposit free money casino internet casino online . I’m going to try to remove and reassemble my brake pads and grease them.
Of course, I didn’t mention that maybe pressure-washing the wheel had a deleterious effect on this noise.
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about 9 months ago
I had the same problem with my Passat. The interior light would suddenly turn on while driving at night because it thought my door was opened. Very annoying!
I ended up just disconnecting the micro switch so it thinks the door is always closed. I should check the solder connections.