I have this, or had it on my car. I saw what you experienced and disabled the option right away.

 

Not sure about Passats, but as long as there was a key in the Ghetta's ignition, you couldn't lock the car.

 

The point is that the engine is running, so in case of an hold-up, the car will be locked. It is possible to disenable in the MFD if you have the big one, and with VAG-COM for sure.

 

You may be able to turn this off with a VAG COM. Anyone know?

 

Same car but doesn't do it. Only time it auto locks is if I unlock it and don't touch it for a minute or two.

 

You can disabled it in menu I think. I have auto-lock when I go 25 km/h so when I am standing with started engine it wont lock

 

Thanks all, I'll scan through the manual again and if I can't find anything then talk to the dealer to see if they can do it.

 

Well I found the section in the manual to manage the auto-lock feature as far as when you start/stop driving...but nothing about the auto-lock when going in via the passenger doors. I guess I'll have a chat with the VW service guys when I can get over there.

 

I saw my car do this to me once. thank god the window was down. from then on, When i get out of the car with the keys in ( running or not ) i hit the unlock button on the door. it opens all doors and they stay unlocked. at least they have stayed unlocked as long as i've need them to.

 

This can all be fixed using the MFD like Klaus said. You can VAGCOM the car like I did to make all doors stay unlocked when you exit the car(while running).

The car will automatically lock the doors when you exceed 5mph.

If your afraid of being locked out of your car just turn off your car and take the keys. If you read the manual it says to never leave your car running while your away from your car. :crazy:

 

The locks should NOT relock if you open any of the doors, or the hatch on a variant. Even with the engine running they should stay unlocked until you break 5 MPH.

 

yes exactly i dont know what are they talikng about :Yikes:

 

Happenned to me once on my '99 passat.
I keep a spare key taped to the top side of plastic sheild under the
engine comparment. Saved me.

 

^^My comment wasn't directed at you, but the others in the thread saying that was normal. It's most definitely not.

 

:thumbup: .


I went into the setup menu and changed it from whatever setting it was on to all-doors unlock when you take the key out. The auto-lock behavior is now completely different (in a good way!) than it used to be! I'm actually starting to trust that it won't do anything silly. :lol: When I have time I'm going to set it back to what it was before, and test some different scenarios including the one that happened with my daughter inside, to see exactly what happens and when. Maybe it's just something funny with that particular setting. We bought the car used so the original owner may have played with it some. :hmmm:

 

thats gotta be scary

 

I lock the car when its warming up but I use my wifes set to unlock it. there are to many thief's around looking for a car to steal. I want to had a auto start on it.

 

i can understand heating up the car so its warm when you get in, im sure everyone does it

 

I believe you can turn this off if you have the MFD. I know I can...


What's a VAGCOM and Varient?

 

I believe you can turn this off if you have the MFD. I know I can...


What's a VAGCOM and Varient?

VAG-COM is a diagnostic tool that plugs into your OBD port and lets you make adjustments to the cars computers.

A variant is VWs name for a wagon. Audi calls them an avants.

 

My Magotan will not lock the door, if no people inside the car, will not lock the car door.

 

is a magotan a passat in your area?

 

^yep