Door Open Warning Light

[Jimmy]

Hi Guys,

Even though all doors are fully closed on my Octavia the door open warning light remains illuminated. The dealer has diagnosed this as a faulty switch on the rear hatch locking mechanism and has ordered me a new one.

Unfortunately I won't be able to get it fixed for another couple of weeks at the earliest and it's driving me nuts. Is there a known fault and an easy fix I can do in the meantime??

I also think this is causing a 'fault' with the alarm system as the alarm has been triggered on a number of occasions. The only explanation I can give is that the dash light stays illuminated after locking for a period of time and when the light goes out the drop in voltage is triggering the system.

Any help much appreciated.

Jimmy

[big k]

disconnect wire multiplug at tailgate lock is only answer

[Turbo_Boss]

I use to have the same problem in my L&K and the Skoda change the completely Orange lock mechanism in the Trunk.

I think is a good idea to disconect the wiresas Big K sugest.

[Jimmy]

Good idea - Thanks. Just done as suggested and re-instated alarm - Fingers crossed.