there is a recall on that car for that same problem. but hold the button on the remote while pulling up the lid
Key or remove the rear seats for access
You must use the key or the remote on your keyring...There is no button
Turn the key in either door or trunk.
on my 1996 it is on your left
on the drivers door, in front of the rear hatch release. its down low towards the front of the car.
The vehicle should come with a trunk release remote control, which you just press to open the trunk. It is located on the instrument panel on the right side of the steering wheel.
go through the back seat, open the trunk cover, a few screws and than pull the latch to the lock and walla you have it opened manually
http://pics.tdiclub.com/members/schnabba/a4remote_new_print.pdf just go to this link to see the pics that show you how.
Corroded brake wheel cylinder, or caliber, parking brake stuck.
There is nothing to "reset" for the 1999 VW Beetle.
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