Yes, my car locks just as you describe. This is a relatively recent problem and my VAGCOM adjustments were a long time ago, so I don't think it could be that - but you never know. It is worth looking over the VAGCOM options to see if there is something that could be causing the problem. I'll try to do that in the next couple of weeks.

 

I'm wondering if the VAGCOM changes enduced this. I've been worried myself and always lower the window before getting out with key in ignition but the door doesn't lock unless I'm at 11mph or so.

 

I am having the exact same issue. I had it at the dealer for 3 days this past week and they tell me they don't know what the issue is? Did you have any luck getting this resolved? I wouldn't mind having some "ammunition" to use to educate the dealer the next time I bring it in.

 

I don't have an answer for you. About a month ago, it locked me out four times in one week and hasn't done it since. I had it at the dealer last week for routine service and since it wasn't doing it, they couldn't diagnose the problem. I suspect there is a loose electrical connection in the drivers door that is causing the door to lock when it is shut, but that is just my conjecture. Did the dealer look for any potential electrical connection issues that could cause a short when jarred (door shut)?

 

All they did was check the computer and said there were no malfunctions reported. I told them that I am able to reproduce the issue on demand and gave them a step by step procedure over the phone to make it happen. They insisted they could not reproduce the issue. I'll just plan on showing the mechanic the process first hand the next time I have it in.

What I did find interesting is that the red indicator on the doors that represent a locked state does not illuminate even though all the doors are locked. It makes me think the computer is not aware of the doors being locked and that it may be a mechanical issue. If I get it resolved I will let you know.

 

I've not been able to consistently reproduce this in my car. Since my last post stating it hasn't happened in several weeks, it locked me out yesterday. Good thing someone else was in the car. Can you post your instructions for making your car lock you out and I'll try it on my car.

 

Post them here, we'll check ours. It could be, like you said a mecanical lock problem that happens just on yours.

 

Recently happened to me as well. But just like most people, I cannot reproduce this error. My car was stranded in the middle of the road because I stopped for an accident that happened infront of me. Went out to check if the people were ok. They were fine, a couple bumper scratches, and I was locked out... The irony... It has happened a couple times where some how the passenger side wasn't locked and I was able to get back in.

 

Below is how I can get it to happen every time. Every time I have done it the car is running. I am not sure if it matters that the car is running, or just that the key is in the ignition. I'll check that when I get home and have a spare key.

1. Sitting in the car with the engine running and the doors locked
2. pull door handle to exit the drivers door
3. Close drivers door
4. Within 30 seconds the door will be locked. There is no sound heard and the red "locked" indicator on the doors is not illuminated.

The time varies. Sometimes it was immediate, other times it took up to 30 seconds before the door would lock. If when I tried to open the door from the outside it was unlocked, I would just close the door again and wait a little longer. Every time it eventually happened. Let me know if you get the same results.

 

Thanks, but that didn't do it alone for me. I was about to write this and decided to try something different and this works for me every time.

Just as you state above, but when you open the door, just pull the handle enough to open the door and no more. Then close the door and it willlock. If you pull the door handle to its limit - beyond that which opens the door, it will not lock. I tried each way several times and it worked every time. It is how far open you pull the handle!!!! Now I finally have a way to show it to the dealer.

Edit: I just tried it without the key in the ignition and it worked also. Only pulling the handle partway will cause the door to relock - regardless of whether the car is running or key in the ignition.