Auto-unlock when the key is removed
COMMUNITY-SOURCED · MK4 · LOCKS & WINDOWS
The doors unlock when you pull the key out of the ignition.
Applies to
VW Golf / GTI / Jetta Mk4 (1J/9M), US 2000-2005.
Not confirmed for
1999.5 model year cars, New Beetle, Passat, Audi
Module
46 Central Convenience (power-window cars) or 35 Central Locking (manual-window cars). Comfort Gen 2 (1J0-959-799) / Gen 3 (1C0-959-799); Central Locking Gen 2 (1C0-962-258-II) / Gen 3 (1C0-962-258-III).
Method
Adaptation
1 · Before you start
Run a full Auto-Scan and save it. In 46 Central Convenience (power-window cars) or 35 Central Locking (manual-window cars), write down or screenshot the current value of every setting before you change it.
2 · VCDS
Open 46 Cent. Conv. (or 35 Cent. Locking on manual-window cars) > Adaptation - 10.
Channel 04: check that the name reads 'Auto-Unlock', then enter 1 to turn it on (0 = off). Test, then Save.
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