hi..can anybody tell me how to disable my vw comfort system in my
golf mk4..thanks
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What is a VW comfort system?
Sorry I can't help: just curious.
Cheers - Jon S
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VW Comfort system is when you put the key in the lock turn it and hold it in that position the elec windows roll down, turn and hold opposite way windows go up, and no you can't turn it off!
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Why would anyone want to open all the windows simultaneously via the door lock?
Richard Hall
bangernomics.tripod.com
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Comfort system being also the "how to easily steal a golf" system?
I think the idea behind it is when returning to your car after a sunny day you can quickly release the build up of heat.
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(French) friend's Audi had the same facility from the remote key. Mind you, coming back from the beach in Marseille, the system was very useful....
Tim
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when you put the key in the lock the elec windows roll down, and no you can't turn it off!
Can you not just prise off the door panel and disconnect the wires to the microswitch? Or is the box of tricks a sealed unit?
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Why would you want to disable the system anyway? My old Cavalier had the closing windows/roof part of it, you had to hold the key in the locking position for 3 or 4 seconds before it started to work.
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Because it is a big security flaw on VWs and loads have been "broken" into this way, apparently a screwdriver is enough to get the windows to open or something like that...
Blue
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Because it is a big security flaw on VWs apparently a screwdriver is enough to get the windows to open
Correct. Mentioned here before - found these couple of links using the Site search:-
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?v=i&t=45...0
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?v=i&t=73...1
There are other threads, but I think you'll get the idea from the couple I have mentioned.
Also been mentioned on Watchdog:-
www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/reports/transport/index2.sh...1
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VW are bringing out a mod to fix the forced entry problem, will probably cost about £100, consists of plates on the door locks and removing some wires, but may be different, for more info see: UK MKIVS.NET
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VW are bringing out a mod to fix the forced entry problem, will probably cost about £100,
VW expect their customers to pay for VW's design flaw? Great - not!!
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Check this out:Vehicle convenience operation modification instructions
Passat MY 1997>, Golf/ Bora MY1998>
Vehicles equipped with remote locking only.
1. Remove front door trim. (Refer to Elsa for details)
2. Remove the connector plug from the window motor.
3. Prise out the purple terminal retainer.
4. Using the appropriate terminal tool from the VAS1978 service kit, remove the two actuator wires (these
are the open/close connections to the microswitch in the door lock, any queries see current flow
diagram for convenience locking). This is to prevent the microswitch actuating the lock or opening the
windows on fitment of the disc.
5. Left hand front (passenger) door.
Remove pins 3 and 4 (always check latest current flow diagram in Elsa)
6. Right hand front (driver’s) door.
Remove pins 24 and 4 (always check latest current flow diagram in Elsa)
Insulate the removed terminals with heat-shrink or similar.
· Push back the purple locking clip and refit the connector.
· Refit the door pad.
Note
The above modification will disable all central locking and convenience functions, normally available by
operation of the mechanical key in the exterior door lock, turning the key in a door lock will only lock or
unlock that door.
Vehicle Door Lock Modification Instructions
Applies to the following:
· Passat MY 1997> up to facelift only,
· Golf/Bora MY1998> up to 1J-2-230000,
· Lupo up to 6X-2-012000
Vehicles equipped with remote locking only:
Parts required: (2 of each per vehicle)
· Dummy door lock 3B4 839 167
· Lock cover 3B4 839 879 A GRU (Primer)
· Or Lock cover 3B4 839 879 A 041 (black)
· Lock blanking disc, part number: metaldisc
1. Remove front door lock barrels.
(Refer to Elsa )
2. Using a small ball of sticky putty (Blu-tac) or
similar, attach the blanking disc to a small
socket-driver.
3. Now insert the blanking disc into the vacant
lock aperture.
4. Press firmly home into the lock assembly.
5. View of blanking disc correctly installed into
the door lock assembly.
6. (Removed from vehicle for clarity.)
7. Fit new lock blanking plug with body coloured
cap. (Refer to Elsa for details.)
New Author Department Contact Bulletin T008/02
Nigel Allcock Product Technical
Group Services
01908 548181 23 October 2002
Page 2 of 2
8. Front door lock complete with cover
blank.
9. Operation of the vehicle central locking/
convenience system via the mechanical
door lock must now be disabled. Please
see separate instructions ‘Vehicle
Convenience operation modification
instructions’ appropriate to the vehicle
concerned.
All vehicles
Remove door lock and refit blank 10 units (as per 57091900)
Fit metal blanking disc 10 units
Paint lock blank 50 units
Emergency access when mechanical door lock replaced with blank
If the remote fails, on Bora and Passat access to the vehicle can be gained through the boot/tailgate by
unlocking mechanically with the key, this will unlock the doors. On Golf/Lupo unlock the boot mechanically
and physically enter the vehicle via the tailgate, place the key in the ignition which will then allow the doors
to be unlocked from inside the vehicle.
Programming new keys
If a replacement key is requested by the vehicle driver then the following procedure must be adopted:
To match new ignition keys for radio wave remote control for all vehicles including those from model year
1999, refer to Elsa/5051.
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