The lights stay on but the warning doesn't sound when we take the key out of the ignition. Also the key fob only works some times. It doesn't matter distance, it's just random. Sometimes the key locks all doors except the drivers also. Lastly, the lock button on the door sometimes doesn't work. Are these sensors possibly related and can I possibly fix any of these issues on my own? Thanks in advance
1) Try the other fob.
2) Driver door latch mechanism needs repair/replacement.
SOURCE: 2003 Jetta TDI - Door locks open fuel door
Look for a short in the wiring harness in the door. The wires from the door lead to the convenience module (controls the doors and windows and some other settings including remote fob) that is under the dash. It sounds like some wires are crossed. VWs are also notorious for having problems with window regulators. They make the windows go up and down and are in the doors. Something might have happen to that and it cause a short. VW just extended the warranty on the window regulators to seven years because of these problems so you should be able to take it to a dealer and not get charged (this is in the U.S. at least, don't know about the rest of the world). The extended warrranty was not limited to original owners but you might want to ask the service people about it first.
SOURCE: THERMOSTAT WARNING LIGHT
You will need to replace the thermostat in the cooling system of the engine.
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SOURCE: key will not go into ignition, drivers door lock stopped working
I had the problem with key not going into the ignition on 2005.5 Jetta had to have the car towed and ignition replaced which cost 375$. But what i read afterwards is there is a locking mechanism in the ignition it is a white thing that slides so you cant get your key in this can be moved with a a small aharp object ant you can then get your key in!!!
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