I have a 1999 1.6 Golf SE which has remote central locking which has always been a bit fiddly as the passenger front door sometimes unlocks when it should be locking.

Also the lights do not flash and the alarm arm first time every time.

Last night the remote stopped working completely but the central lockin still works with the key in the door and via the button inside the car.

Also when I open the passenger door the interior light and red door light does not come on. Could this be related to the locking problem.

I am sure that the key does not need recoding as i have two spares none of which work remotely.

I have read various threads on this site but do not fully undestand what I need to check first.

Also I have read that if the floor in the VW passat gets wet this can effect the central locking. Is this the same for the golf as mine got soaked recently. It is now dry but i never lifted the carpet.

Any help greatly apprreciated

Many Thanks