VW Golf Mk4 - Electric windows

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Sun 11 Jan 2015 21:34
VW Golf Mk4 - Electric windows - mickeyR

Recently, whenever I lock my Golf Mk 4 and leave the car for some time, when I return to the car all 4 electric windows have dropped open by about a third of their travel.

Any ideas what is wrong & likely cost of a fix?

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Sun 11 Jan 2015 22:15
VW Golf Mk4 - Electric windows - elekie&a/c doctor

Check both front door lock barrels (where the key is inserted)to make sure they operate correctly and the key returns to the 12 o'clock position.

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Sun 11 Jan 2015 23:17
VW Golf Mk4 - Electric windows - bathtub tom

Do you let the kids play with your keys?

Find 'global unlocking' in the driver's manual.

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Mon 12 Jan 2015 22:03
VW Golf Mk4 - Electric windows - chris.o
I would get some lube spray into the drivers door lock/catch. If you pull the door handle to the open position you can get some spray in there also. This might help or change the symptoms slightly to know your in the right area!
Mk4 Golfs do have a reasonably complex door lock/catch mech. They can can stripped out and inspected for soldered joint problems. If not its a replacement assembly. Think there upwards of £100.
Might be worth checking the wiring in the door shut area. Inspect the wiring in the black boot between the door hinges. Might be broken from opening/closing door?
On my mk4 golf if you put the key in the door and hold it in the locked/unlocked position it raises/lowers the windows. I think its getting a false signal from somewhere?

Chris.
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