I have a '98 Passat wagon. When unlocking the driver side door with a key, by using a combination of left turns and right turns you are supposed to lock/unlock all doors, activate the alarm, or open the windows.
This works fine from the passenger side, and the alarm is set when locking the hatch.
However from the drivers side, this has only worked intermitently.
If the doors the alarm is set and all doors locked, I can unlock the driver's door, but the alarm does not go off.
I also noticed that when this is all working the "your lights are on" beeping works when you turn off the car and open the door, but when the door lock doesn't work, I get no warning if the lights are on.
Has anyone else had this problem? Can it be repaired cheaply?
Thanks, Bill VT