VW T5 CENTRAL LOCKING PROBLEM?? * DON'T CHANGE THE CONTROL UNIT *

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This was not suppose to be todays upload however when I learnt about this fault myself I just had to get it out there to hopefully help others and save people time and money...
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[@rjf9925]

At last !!!!!! A gentleman who can communicate in layman's terms, cheers fella..

[@JaysFabShop]

😂 thanks matey. I hope it helped. Please feel free to share to anyone else who may have trouble

[@prosser2012]

Great video! Changed my leisure battery then the central locking wouldn't work, after some scary quotes from garages I found this vid! Problem sorted 👌

[@matthewharrison8121]

Cheers dude fixed mine. I used a Wago connector as a quick temporary measure

[@user-id1du8bp1r]

same problem!!! couldnt open the van, all doors deadlocked so no keys working. RAC got me into the van.....got under the seat, wire completely corroded. Thanks for this video, fixed in 10 minutes FOC!!!

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem. Glad it’s been of help.

[@tinasimon9479]

For sure ,a hard working man has many blessings in Gods eyes ....smiles and much love from Canada ..

[@JaysFabShop]

🙏👌

[@stevenjenkinson]

Stopping by to say that this fixed my central locking issue too. German engineering at its finest! A bodged wire right out of the factory! Just got to figure out the alarm and auto lock situation now! Cheers mate.

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome mate thanks for letting me know. Very glad to hear it helped you out. 👌👌

[@topgun1375]

Great video mate! Done exactly what you said wire had corroded and broke on joint! All fixed and working again! Saved me loads thanks!👍

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome 😎. Glad to hear it thanks for the feedback 👍🏻

[@rhysgreenow4480]

Cheers for the video saved me a trip to the garage. Mine was so badly corroded I could see the green through the tape.

[@JaysFabShop]

Aw great to hear it has helped mate. Always love some feedback

[@ACIDvICTIM]

Just begun this nightmare of a job today... I also found green stain on the tape, so started investigating that area first. Found a blue and red power wire had swelled in one place so cut that section out, slicing open the wire's casing and most of the copper strands had corroded to green dust! Stripped back each end to fresh copper and used a quick joining block, tested, but typically issue still remained :/ Peeled back more loom tape revealing the wire to the seat-end connectors and discovered a join that had been done with different wire, but also had that silly short wire that doesn't go anywhere. Could be a possible repair from when the previous owner had the van new for 5 years prior to myself, but find that unlikely. Anyway one side of that section looks as though green dust has formed within beneath the thick transparent heat shrink that was used. Looks as though they did a good job really tbf, it all looks very well sealed. Never the less, cut that 4 inch section out, again prepared and joined the wires -Guess what... Still same issue, of passenger door knob not always going up, central locking being a pain by always locking as soon as you try opening it -Even struggle getting in there by twisting the key -You got to almost fight it and be one step ahead, quickly using the handle to get in. Also sliding door light has been staying on for like an hour before it decides to go off. Comfort module and connectors are in good condition with no corrosion, but I have cleaned the terminals anyway. I will take the passenger seat and front mat out tomorrow and investigate that particular wire and other further along the loom towards the centre of the van -Pain in the ass when you think you just found the issue and on it goes :(

[@canercicekci6678]

👏 great work! I have 2006 t5 transporter. It had exactly the same issue! I have just fixed Cheers

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you. Glad to hear it has helped you. Thanks for letting me know

[@glenmills-dt4zm]

Followed this and fixed my fault thank you for your help.

[@aerocyclecarsrayner6531]

Excellent video. I've already had this problem, my sliding door lock failed, and i saw someone else on the T4/5 forum, showing the same corroded area, so why not post this video there. It is good to see the seat bases right out. My problem is once again the sliding door lock is working intermittently, so I might need to repeat the exercise, and do it all again. I must say I used connectors and probably should have done it properly just like yours. But thanks for the video anyway.

[@JaysFabShop]

Hey mate. Glad you hear you did originally fix it. I’m not on the Forums so if you would like to post it or share it that would be great so it can help as many people as possible. I think it definitely is best to solder and heat shrink if you can. Let me know how you get on

[@manicminer8813]

Thanks Jay for the heads up. Nothing worse than electrical gremlins.

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem Ross. Yeah these type of faults can be very costly if not found straight away so always try to help if I can.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Just did this exact job on my 2005 but made Zero difference, I still have issues with my passenger side lock, and windows/mirrors, so a replacement CCM is on it's way, hopefully that will do the job 😁

[@pacman4568]

Sadly did not work for me I connected every thing back up with blocks just in case and nope not worked. You'll be glad to hear I went back and had a second go. It is very important to remove any corrosion from the plugs both male and female. I used my wife's tooth brush to remove this lots and lots of white lumps came out and it worked perfectly. Thank you and my wife's tooth brush so much for making my life that little bit better. One down side the van now locks it's self with in minuets of being opened so make sure not to leave the keys inside or buy a set of rakes and always have them in your pocket or hidden on the out side of the van.

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome comment mate. Glad to of been some help. Awesome work

[@ACIDvICTIM]

This is my issue too. And constantly locking whilst driving or even parked -At least it don't open all the time I guess! -Ah wait, also the passenger door knob doesn't always pop up. Did you ever resolve your problem by any chance?

[@tinasimon9479]

Hiya jay ,great update . It's all about saving money by doing it yourself . Good on you God bless 👍🙏🏼

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you Tina. Yeah I take pride in adding value to people if I can. These vans are enough money as it is so if I can save a family alittle money on this then totally fantastic 🙏🙏👌

[@alanpickering4497]

Hi enjoyed you video I had a mad fault which meant that the central locking self - activated. Turned out to be the central locking switch on the drivers door at the window. probably due to rain getting in when window left open.One of the tracks on the little circuit board that the switch is mounted to was corroded.The through hole plating was open circuit.Just soldered a bridging wire and re-assembled. lot of hassle though and now my drivers door gap is slightly wide where I had to squeeze in a wire with a hook to grab keys when all locked up.

[@JaysFabShop]

Hey Alan. Thanks for the comment matey. Sound like you had a bit of a game there. Nothing worst than fault finding on central locking

[@MrPbrown666]

Thanks Jay , I’ve been having intermittent issues with my sliding door with central locking so this will hopefully be where my problem is ! I’ll let you know 🤔

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome matey. Yeah please let me know how you get on. Best of luck and hope it works

[@windsor1955]

@@JaysFabShop Hi Jay,how did you get on? Have the same problem.

[@windsor1955]

Hi MrPbrown666. How did you get on,have the same problem?

[@markleeming3767]

@@windsor1955 did you try this? I've developed a sliding door fault, this will be my first fix..

[@roostaraver]

How did you get on with your sliding door

[@anthonyyork6942]

Thanks, I had my central locking stop working the other day, then it started working again. I assume its the same issue, so I'll check and fix if required.

[@glenmills-dt4zm]

Great tip I'll try it at the weekend and feedback, cheers.

[@roostaraver]

My right side sliding door has developed a strange fault today sometimes it doesn’t unlock , I will try this out and see if it works

[@lauram9794]

Thanks! Gonna give this a go at the weekend, there's so many gremlins draining the battery in my T5. Central locking is now packing up. Wonder if this is one of them 🤔

[@patriciakayser6322]

I don't have any cables under my drivers seat! Lots of cable under my passenger seat thow. I will inform my mechanic to check those wiring. Thanks for the tips!

[@JaysFabShop]

Let me know how you both get on

[@lauram9794]

@@JaysFabShop will do! Last night the indicators and repeaters stayed on even with the key out! Luckily has an isolator fitted so I could cut it off... today fine 👽 👾

[@fiatbravodriver]

Great video. I had the break in the cable but also had to change the unit as the pins were corroded. ODB2 reader kept getting no comms.

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome glad you found faults to help

[@paul91070]

Jay this is cool. Straight forward and basic and no waffle. Cheers pal 👍

[@JaysFabShop]

Thanks matey. Hope it was of some help

[@paul91070]

Will let you know. Just had a mate check the box first he swapped with another. Gunna crack on with wire.

[@TheRudei92]

Brilliant helpful video pal. The central locking on my T5 has packed in, I’ve been pricing a control unit. My mate is fitting a leisure battery this weekend so we’ll check the harness first. Cheers 👍🏼👏🏼

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem matey. I really hope it fixes it for you. Let me know how you get on 🇬🇧👌

[@matthewladds7656]

Thank you very much, just fixed my customers van and made me some cash. Nice one!

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome 😂🙏👌

[@robertcoleman7047]

Thanks a lot. I have a T-30 which locks from the driver's door when you push the master switch down but then it unlocks automatically strait away. I'm going to check out the wiring under the seat. Cheers

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem Robert. Really hope it helps you fix the fault and save money

[@markcalvert7589]

I have the same issue on my T6, did this resolve it?

[@cedricfreiszmuth2914]

thanks for your explication, i have found the same problem on my vw t5 2009 FR . wire green due to humidity .. very bad wire manufacturing ... thank's again

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem. So glad it’s helped. Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@chatlow]

Great video matey. Funnily enough i did this last weekend during my leisure battery and split charge install. The locking packed up after I moved the loom about, and yup, the wire junction on mine had broken too! I also had the loner cable that connects to nothing, strange design. Look forward to next vid!

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you mate. Very kind of you to comment and say. Thanks for sharing and I’m glad you managed to fix it. What split charge did you use and from mate?

[@chatlow]

@@JaysFabShop I went with Victron Cyrix unit from simply split charge. Better unit and start assist is handy! 4 mtr cabling worked well for drivers seat. Went well other than 1 nasty cut lol. I just struggled to secure the leisure battery in place

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome thanks for that. I have looked on their site but really struggled to decide which company to choose. Did you secure it in the end if not I’ll try put some tips on my video for you?

[@chatlow]

@@JaysFabShop yeah same here pal. Nearly went with Durite but Victron is worth the extra tenner and long warranty. My battery is chocked down with wood and some straps. Not ideal but pretty solid. If you figure out a good way, I'd like to see that and may change in future. My battery is 35cm long so caused some issues. Ooh and go for low profile 190 max height if going under drivers seat 👍

[@JaysFabShop]

Mate thank you

[@johnwildwest1]

Thanks buddy I just fixed mine, handbreak cable was broken that other wire was bad and found the box was messed up inside too from the open plug in hole that should be sealed too.

[@geordylad1]

Brilliant , shared it on fb t5s page , as some dubber had an issue with his C/L . Subscribed and bashed the bell , keep up the video buddy .

[@mortensgarage7358]

thanx .... i have a issue like this in my t5 in both sliding doors , the randomly dont work , and i have changed both lock modules , but did not sort out the issue .... i will defiantly look at this harness now

[@JaysFabShop]

Let me know how you get on

[@markleeming3767]

Gonna try this, this weekend. A coincidence that a sliding door lock fault has developed two days after the front seats have been recovered. I guess some movement has disturbed the wiring.

[@JaysFabShop]

Definitely a possibility. How did you get on

[@roostaraver]

How did you get on with the sliding door

[@chriswebber943]

Yep same problem… sorted now!

[@lewpage9773]

Saw the exact same corrosion. It snapped in half as I was unwrapping it.

[@majic806]

Awesome Video bud. Saved me a few £££ in the garage!!

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome. Glad to hear matey. Please share it to anyone else who may benefit also

[@darrenjeffrey3995]

Great video. I'm going straight to this area to check on my annoying central locking issue.

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome let me know how you get one. Best of luck

[@darrenjeffrey3995]

@@JaysFabShop will do. Any idea about crazy goings on with electric windows. They keep opening in the night and staying down. Soooooo annoying. Cheers mate

[@spaghettilegs9882]

@@darrenjeffrey3995 did you find this out?? My issue could be similar

[@darrenjeffrey3995]

@@spaghettilegs9882 no, never solved the issue. Now only using manual locking.

[@spaghettilegs9882]

@@darrenjeffrey3995 do you get a dash message? Mine locks itself when I'm inside and turns the interior lights off..

[@Mikebuta-qj3jk]

Thanks for the video and I will get back to you when I have sorted the issue with the central locking😎👍

[@veedub1379]

Very good video mate . Got a problem with mine I'm going to take a look 2moz. Thanx 👍

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem matey thank you. Hope it solves it

[@veedub1379]

All sorted mate. Thanks alot. Working fine now 👍

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome news. Please share the video with anyone else you come across who may benefit also. Glad it helped

[@fayecox9401]

Hiya jay even though I don’t drive still found it interesting hope your ok 👍 x

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you Faye. I’m good hope your ok too 🇬🇧

[@silo2105]

On mine the blue and red wire wasn't connected to the control unit connector. The wires were corroded, just like yours in the video, so I fixed those as you did, but I have no idea which hole in the control unit connector to put the loose end. Can you or anybody else help? Thanks.

[@JaysFabShop]

I wouldn’t like to say without seeing it. Definitely look hard for wearing signs from it being there before

[@lisalines9157]

Hi, interesting post, thanks My passenger door has stopped locking and wondering if this is where the fault may lie? Would appreciate your thoughts.

[@JaysFabShop]

It definitely can be and i would recommend checking this first

[@veedub1379]

OK mate no problem. Keep up the videos.

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you. Will do

[@colinorme5149]

My 2009 2.5tdi had same repair carried out water of feet in and out in winter runs to low spot in rubber floor and what a place to put loom cut in floor I put rubber overeating now to stop water going under seat and raised area of cut to stop water going back around loom

[@davepimpedit4309]

Thanks mate will try it soon.

[@cbrstu100]

great video my neighbour t5 locking works but the rear door doesn't we have volts at rear plug and new lock mechanism but still doesn't work any thoughts

[@JaysFabShop]

When you say doesn’t work I’m guessing does not lock or unlock? I would say that’s a signal problem maybe coming from the control unit telling it to unlock and lock.

[@raychambers3646]

We hired a camper in Canada with a "guest "it kept nicking our M&Ms ! We returned van 3 weeks later complete with "guest".

[@JaysFabShop]

😂 awesome story thank you for sharing. 👌😂

[@vwcampervanadventures9563]

That’s good to know.. Thx for sharing Jay..👍😎👍

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem matey. Hope it helps a lot of people 👌

[@projectpowdercoating8258]

Thanks for the advice jay. very helpful

[@JaysFabShop]

Awesome guys thank you

[@emsresponse-firstaidcover3103]

Same issue. Was so hoping the damaged / corroded wire would be the issue but it’s intact. Tracing it back to the brown plug. If I remove the plug the driver and rear doors still open but the passenger door remains deadlocked. Any ideas please?

[@edwardchester1]

Also had the spare wire and been looking for confirmation that it doesn't go anywhere. So strange that it's there. Seems this wiring is not my problem.

[@JaysFabShop]

Yes don’t worry about the spare its for different spec vans just make sure it’s tapped up so can’t touch anywhere

[@andreasbronwaller567]

Have that problem on my transporter T5👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 from🇸🇪

[@RAVS_73]

Hi, ever encountered hazard lights flashing on their own at random times?

[@JaysFabShop]

No sorry mate I haven’t. I would disconnect the switch first see how you get on

[@RAVS_73]

@@JaysFabShop Switch has been disconnected and still they go off! I’m convinced they’re being triggered by something to do with the alarm or central locking system. I think I’ll have to leave it unlocked for a period to see if still does it. Thanks for replying.

[@willismorgan8369]

Hi Jay many thanks willemog 😊

[@JaysFabShop]

😎😎

[@marksmooth8652]

Can you show how to and where to put the wire and wire up your leisure battery thanks

[@JaysFabShop]

Hey Mark. Yeah matey no problem. I’m doing it hopefully next week so there will be a full how to video done also. May not be next weeks upload but should be the week after on a Wednesday night at 7pm as editing can take me a few days 👌 hope this helps

[@mattr4135]

With your fault when you pressed lock/unlock on the fob did the indicators still flash and the red flashing light on the locking stalk flash

[@Divocwax]

This is the already well talked about "blue and red wire corrosion under the driver's seat of the T5" problem. Not much help if you don't have the corrosion, and still have problems with locking/unlocking and stuck shut doors.

[@JaysFabShop]

Your point is? This video has helped many many people. I suggest you go and take yours to a garage to get it fixed as you clearly can’t fix it yourself.

[@ACIDvICTIM]

Did you ever locate the fault?

[@noelwalshtiling]

Thank you

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you too 👍🏻

[@emmakeatingclark2825]

Brill video super helpful and clear x

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you Emma. Glad it’s helped. Please subscribe if you could 🙌

[@michaelhickson2704]

Hay Jay! Do you think might help me fix the door light on the dash, as it stays on all the time, plus my non-locking driver's door

[@JaysFabShop]

Hey mate. Quiet possible but couldn’t confirm. It’s always worth a look

[@elliotmason117]

Hi, what was you initial problem? Doors didn't lock? Alarm going off?

[@JaysFabShop]

I didn’t have a fault I just checked as it was stripped and I know it’s a common place to cause faults

[@andrewreid2097]

Done this on mine today only locks the back doors but not the front anything else I could try?

[@markrobinson8575]

Nice seats pal

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you Mark. Hopefully they will look amazing when fitted 👌

[@TheLurchio]

Is that the same for a t4???

[@JaysFabShop]

No a T4 will be a different lay out

[@juha2031]

This is a common solution but my van's cable was clean. So frustrating

[@JaysFabShop]

😬😬😎

[@krem3132]

Spot on mate thank you so much

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem mate. Hope it has helped

[@SprintsNClimbs]

Did you disconnect the battery before wiring?

[@JaysFabShop]

No mate not in this job as it’s only central locking. But good working practise would always advise to if unsure

[@malsmith9099]

Hi Jay. I left my T5 for some months on the driveway during Jan -March 2020(bad weather), It started up ok after extended holiday but the electric windows on both sides wouldn't go down. . Do you think some of that wiring under seat is the problem.

[@JaysFabShop]

Hey Mal. Very hard to saw to be honest. I would definitely check this but also maybe check to see if a fuse has blow

[@malsmith9099]

YEP ALL OK FUSE WISE.

[@holidayhomeskerrybyowner6640]

Sliding doors remain locked sometimes. Is this what causes the problem? Mine is a 08 t5

[@JaysFabShop]

To be honest it’s very difficult to say. Could be a couple of things but 100 percent check this first as it’s fairly simple and free to check yourself. Let me know how you get on.

[@holidayhomeskerrybyowner6640]

@@JaysFabShop I found it. I looked under the drivers seat and found the box. I looked the the connections and cleaned the connectors and tried the locks. Left door still locked after car open. Then I looked at the wire to check for damage and how long it is and where it leads. Then I tried the locks again and the door works . Found out that everytime I press the wire in a certsin place the locks work. All I have to do is strip the wire and re solder. Thanks. Happy days.

[@JaysFabShop]

This is awesome news matey. Really glad you found it. Please share if you come across anyone else having faults to help them

[@gandhi1078]

I’m having trouble with my passenger door not unlocking, also the window struggles to go up sometimes (thought it might be the deflector stopping it) do you think both could be linked & be the wiring?

[@LITTLEDANCERSADHU993]

Hey Lee, i had the same problem, i just took the lock out and greased it all up, i left the deadlock system unpluged, as the door went deadlocked, and i had a right nightmare getting the door open, do it now before this happens too you\

[@owenwilliams9582]

Top man Jay. What was the issue with the CL ?

[@JaysFabShop]

Hey mate. I didn’t have one personally but a mate told me about the common fault so thought I would share it to help people

[@owenwilliams9582]

Cheers for the reply. Tidy T5

[@JaysFabShop]

No problem Owen. Thanks matey

[@richardhargreaves960]

Hey Great vid, my central locking does seem to work on initial lock but after a random amount of the time the van will unlock itself! Could this be the cause of this sort of issue? And ideas im at the end of my tether with it! Cheers

[@JaysFabShop]

Hey Richard. It definitely could be the cause. I would definitely be checking it before I did anything else to be honest as it’s pretty much free to check this yourself

[@m.s.c.p.2880]

But what i not understand , is that this is not the Central locking unit , this is for the towbar

[@JaysFabShop]

It’s the central locking mate

[@vikj1255]

Can I ask what year your Van is?

[@JaysFabShop]

It’s a 56 plate matey

[@classiccustom2652]

Would be better if you showed the issue first

[@JaysFabShop]

That would be ideal but as I mentioned in the video I’m not having any issues so impossible to achieve

[@frankyates7910]

showing progtess////

[@JaysFabShop]

Thank you matey. Should really start to come together in the next few weeks

[@Hudsonvanlife]

Hi guys does any one have the issue the boot keep unlocking and locking when u slow down

[@Hudsonvanlife]

Hi guys this wasn't the cause of mine but I got it fixed I programmed auto lock off now mine doesn't lock witch is wat I wanted cost me £20 ❤❤🎉🎉