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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 10:51 PM
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Default Re: HELP! Door locks won't open.

Originally Posted by ekalks
Thanks for the replies. The trunk looked pretty dry, but I can't open it now to look at it. I used a locksmith to open the car. Everything works ok. The car starts and all systems appear to be working. I drove it to the stealership last night. After driving it to the stealership the key fob will work intermittently, but it still a no go for the key itself to work. It will turn , but the lock will not open. The lock will open using the power lock/unlock button in the car. Previously I had intermittent problems with the hatch not opening. I did not get it "fixed" because the dealership said it was not covered under my warranty, but I personally think it's not the lock, but something to do with the the electronics etc. It has pretty much worked since last time I had it at the dealership and now will not open after the Central Locking Pump issue.

Is it possible that the key is not the original key? Others have had the same problem of the key not turning, but if the battery is disconnected or the battery is flat then the key should open the door, Germans do not make that stupid kind of mistake. Try the key in the glove box if it does not work you have your answer.
The ignition cylinder may have been changed due to the"Sticky Ignition Problem" and the other cylinders not changed. My key opens the door with the battery disconnected, it is a different feel than when the battery is connected as it feels more mechanical rather than power assisted, the key has to be turned more as well.
 
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