The trunk release rod is made of plastic and it is adjustable, it came
apart. You have to fold down the back seat, remove the trunk lid liner
and pull on on the plastic piece connected to the latch mechanism on the
deck lid. It is a little difficult but is the only way to get in. You
can buy the plastic piece from V.W. its cheap. When you install the new
piece, use a screw driver to close the latch and try to open it with
your key fob or button, this way you won't shut it and not be able to
open it because it is not adjusted properly. there should be very little
play (movement) between pod and latch if adjusted correctly. The rod
connects to a vacuum pod for the key fob to operate the trunk remotely.
good driving
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To answer the first question, yes, the solution is to replace the mechanism leading up to the button. You will see the rod I am referring to is actually preventing you from pushing the button. To answer the second issue you explained, this sounds like nothing more than a short in the wiring somewhere that is causing wires to touch each other and when they get power they are causing issues. Is the alarm factory installed or did the alarm get installed after the car left the lot? It will say VW on the remote if it was factory?
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why would the key always open the trunk, and then all of a sudden stop? I think its broken, and needs to be replaced. So I'd rather just fix the button on the inside. I think that is what you just described to me how to fix right? When ever I try to push the button, it wont even move...its hard as a rock. Another problem I'm having is, whenever I turn my blinkers on, my horn honks. Its so embarrassing. All my interior lights work, except the temp controls for the inside heater. My driver's side door does not lock all the doors at once from the outside with the key, and then triggers the alarm. The horn does not honk tho, just the flashers come on and the car wont start. How to I either scrap the alarm all together, or fix it? I should of never bought this car, but it was the only thing available at the time and I needed a car.
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