2001 VW Polo Central locking problem

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Mon 9 Jan 2006 10:26
2001 VW Polo Central locking problem - Neil McK
Hi Folks,

Got a bit of a weird one for you to chew over. I'm having problems with the central locking on my polo (vacuum type without deadlocks).

When it's very frosty, the pump etc. works and the rear doors, boot and fuel flap unlock ok, but the drivers and passenger doors don't unlock properly.

The buttons lift, but the handles (outside and inside) have no effect. Repeatedly opening & closing doesn;t seem to make a difference, the only thing that does is when the car is warmed up or it's not frosty.

Has anyone seen this before? and if so what's the fix? It's a tad embarrasing having to get in and out via the back door :-)

Thanks for any pointers.

Neil.
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Mon 9 Jan 2006 11:29
2001 VW Polo Central locking problem - Steptoe
Until very recently I never knew that Polos had vacuum locking so I am by no means an expert, but laterally thinking, is there any chance that condensate could get into the tubing?
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