Passat (2001) tailgate locking - wonderwheels
Hi, can anyone tell me if they have the same problem (if it is indeed a problem)

If I open all doors using the keyfob, but don't open the tailgate immediately, I am on occasion, forced to either use the middle button to open the boot or the button in the car as the tailgate appears locked.Is this normal.It can be annoying when its pouring of rain (nearly all the time in Scotland)
Passat (2001) tailgate locking - Malcolm_L
WW,
my Passat's gone now but IIRC the tailgate lock could be left in 2 positions, either quarter to 3 or six o'clock.

Whatever position it's in put in the other one and try that.

Passat (2001) tailgate locking - Dynamic Dave
I have this "feature" on my Vectra. If you don't open the boot after unlocking it, in a short space of time or once you get above 2mph, it locks again.
Passat (2001) tailgate locking - arky
Security feature on VAG models, IIRC if you move off it locks so you cant get someone climbing in at the traffic lights, you have to turn off ignition to open it again.
Passat (2001) tailgate locking - Glaikit Wee Scunner {P}
As has been said, the key slot direction governs how the boot locking behaves.
I think the manual is quite explicit.
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