How VW Door Latches Fail~ Video 

Hi and thanks for the video! You could also have said something about the how to fix “freezing failure” that seems to be really common in at least Passats in colder climates. Door won’t open, or won’t lock until warmed up etc. Some people see this is because the latch freezes (water ingress from window seal), and some people see it’s caused by moisture in the exterior or interior door handle bowden cables, which then won’t move (unlock) or move back (lock). Suggested fixes include liberal application of WD-40, windshield de-icer, or opening up the door and lubing latch and cables with white lithium grease. Looking forward to a video on this!

My wife's 2013 Passat driver door actuator went south this week after we just got the clockspring replaced under warranty. VW wanted to charge $630 to replace the actuator and bowden cable. I purchased replacement OEM parts myself (recyclers and eBay) and my grand total was $128. The only tools I had to buy was a triple square for my ratchet. I can confirm that water getting inside is a major culprit. We've had pretty constant freezing, warm, freezing, warm here in MO for the last 2 months and then with the polar vortex, the extreme cold has frozen the water inside it completely solid.

Great job! I had my door lock open/close micro switch fail on my '01 beetle several years ago. What a nightmare! It happened on a road trip too. Open the driver door and the interior lights did not come on. Raised cane w/the burg alarm too! The next nightmare was getting the latch out to repair it. I couldn't get it out w/o removing the whole window regulator system! Basically, gut the door. Then worry about breaking stuff like the little snap tabs on the trim and such. Anyway, I found that the switch was fine, it was that the back plane the switch was mounted to fatigued causing the switch plunger not to work! Somehow I managed to band aide the thing and it's still working to this day....most of the time! While I had everything apart, I cleaned and oiled the window regulator pulleys and slides. Window glides nice now. Whadda pain!

I've replaced all four locks on a Passat. I got lucky with that pre tension spring, I just put the cable back in the door handle in roughly the same position it came out and they work fine. Always wondered what spring was for !

I don't understand how people can give a thumbs down to an informative video... maybe they meant thumbs down to / towards the latch failing, in any case, they should post the reason why! Thanks for the video Charles! Happy holidays and a great new year to you & your family!

I wish I had watched this video and some of the other diy videos before I spent $450 on replacement of the door lock mechanism. This is the 2nd time I have had to replace them. My issue was the locks continuously locking/unlocking when accelerating over 10mph. 1st time was covered by warranty, but this second time, a year later it was a different door so was no longer covered. Got it fixed at my dealership and less than a week later, the issue started again, but on another door! So, I'm assuming I will have to replace every door eventually. This time, I will trying to repair it myself...so frustrating!! Anyways, thanks for the informative video! 👍🏼

That lock/unlock madness at 15kp/h is currently driving me mad on my Amarok. Thanks for the video - it's been helpful to find out what is finally wrong with my door. Now to find out how much VW is going charge me to get it fixed...

Hey man. Love the videos. I'm learning a bunch and am better able to diagnose issues in my van as a result. For example, I recently bought a 2002 Eurovan MV and it had four lock related issues... 1) it came with 2 different keys and no remote entry key fob. 2) the power locks weren't working at all 3) while I could lock the driver's door, I couldn't unlock it manually with the key. and finally 4) the liftgate wouldn't lock. I checked the fuses and #14 on the lower level was blown so I swapped that and voila, the power doors locked... and then the fuse blew again, so there is probably a short in the wiring harness somewhere, but at least I know I don't need a bunch of $80 actuators. I bought a new genuine VW/Audi liftgate handle w/ tumbler, watched some vids and was able to rekey the driver's door and liftgate to match the ignition, passenger door and sliding door. So that's problem 1 and 4 completely sorted. And problem 2 narrowed down. That leaves 3. In rekeying the driver's lock I noticed that a previous owner replaced it with an aftermarket handle and cylinder.. it opens fine from both inside and out, it locks easily with the key, and the actuator works, but when I turn the key left to unlock it nothing happens... it feels like it catches very slightly and then nothing. Any suggestions? I don't want to buy a new handle if it is really an issue with the latch mechanism, and vice versa. Thanks in advance.

What about repairing it? Sounds like the most common issue is in soldering joints, that can be easily fixed by re-soldering them. Very informative video!

Thanks for the info I just figured out why my door open light won't go off on my mk4 gli Jetta. Thx sir

2018 VW Atlas front passenger door electrical fault 105k miles. Bought one from a junkyard on ebay for $55. Replaced myself. Still very happy with my first VW since the 90s. Vehicle is awesome.

Yeah Charles! Going back to 2014 for this one, I'll tackling this (and a door seal leak problem soggy floor yuck) on my b6!! Thanks for the great info as always!

Thank you. Liked the info you presented in the video. Gave it a thumbs up. I recently bought a 2003 VW Jetta for my daughter. It's in pretty good shape for the most part but both rear doors don't open or close with the remote key. However when I touch them I can feel like they are trying to move when the buttons on the key remote are pressed. The drivers door actuator sometimes opens and closes with the remote but sometimes it only moves just a little, not enough to lock the door completely or open it completely.. When this happens (which is most of the time) we have to put and turn the key in the lock for it to open or lock. Sometimes to get it to open we have to turn it several times and it seems to be getting worse. The windows and lights work fine and there is no issue with the alarm. My question is do you think new actuators/locks are in order or could it just be in need of lubing?

Hi Charles, great vids! VW Golf MK5 owner, driver's door not locking using the fob. Having taken off the door skin, getting the the lock, I disconnected the power plug, attaching it to the new one. Using the fob/clicker to close the door and open, I did feel, or hear any movement from the new lock. I replaced the old one anyway. So the door still locks and opens manually with the key (opening all other doors automatically) as it did with the old lock. The door opens with the outside handle, and the inside without issue. You touched on possible problems, mentioning a broken pin in the actual plug connector. I'm technically minded with ability, but not a mechanic 😊 logically, given that I installed a new lock, if thinking it might be the socket. Any direction, or maybe a vid you've already done would be absolute magic, in the mystery. Or if anyone else has come across this before. Also when I open the door with key, the windows wind down! Carry on making the excellent vids Charles, inspiring and really helpful to the automotive community, us non DIY mechanics! 👍👍👍

Actually the main problem with them is the solder points at the plug which typically crack. Also, the mechanical switch on the mechanical portion of the module fails... Those are the 2 main fail points, NOT the specific switches on the circuit board.

Thank You for doing an Exceptional Video(s). I ordered a new Cheap replacement and decided to yank mine apart. What I found (in my case) was the switch that tells the car if the door is open or not had failed. I carefully removed the switch and ohm'ed the contacts. In the Closed position sometimes it would not make contact. I cleaned the contacts (and checked the circuit board for bad solder joints). *My car would re-lock the doors and do weird stuff, maybe open the door and the Alarm would go off.

You've had the answers to every question I have for my wagon, I appreciate that lol

Thank you for the info, this has failed on my Beetle.... I will be replacing the driver side as soon as the part gets her, thank your the little tidbit of info about that spring 👍👍👍

Charles. Awesome video. I have an MK6 Golf variant which is based off the mk5. On occasions when opening the front right door won’t always open. You have to lock and unlock the car again and then you can usually get it open. Does this sound like symptoms of a failing mechanism?

Thank You. Video helps to get a picture of what’s wrong and make the best choice between me and a real mechanic. 🙂

8 people that watched this video, own Toyota and could not figure out why the lock mech. looks so different. Not your fault @HumbleMechanic.

Very nice info. Thanks again. PS I was looking for a door ajar switch built into the door lock system, and was wondering about the how the door lock worked. Thanks again.

Thank you! Answered the question why my door latch keeps getting stuck when it gets below 32 degrees.

I'm one of the lucky few with that crazy auto-lock problem. My rear driver side door doesn't always lock all the way, so the system keeps trying to lock it again when hitting the 15 mph mark (mine's actually at 10); driving me nuts! Could that be a poor connection, or the motor going out possibly? Also, is that motor replaceable, or the whole actuator will need to be swapped? Right now, I'm locking that door manually and it's a pain; any help will be greatly appreciated. Great videos man, I love when someone is truly knowledgeable and sharing their passion. Pet Peeve; correcting someone's ignorance while watching 'informative' videos.

Audi, too, Charles. My passenger front failed on Friday evening. 2008 Audi A4. It did last 16 years. I'm not looking forward to replacing module after module, but that's modern cars. My 2000 A4 was much simpler. I'm dreading getting a 2020's car.

Great video. I had to have mine replaced today on my 2017 beetle. They charged me $1061.00.

Very informative! Described the problem I have with my 2006 Jetta passenger door to a "T". Front passenger door randomly gives false indications in the cluster or falls out all together. Windows and locks on that door fail most of the time.. Almost afraid to use that door because it is such a hassle. I am a clutz with DIY auto repair but now at least I know what is going on. I will take it to dealership to get them to fix it. Maybe I will have them do the trunk latch while they are at it which has been problematic from day one. Dealership would never fix under warrantee since it would only happen in cold weather and dealer is in Tucson AZ so they could never duplicate the problem. So now it is on my dime.

2014 JSW cluster said the passenger door was open, but in fact it was closed. I then searched for videos and of course it was a failed part from VW video from you! ha ha ha

I have tried the Russian way today and it freaking worked . My driver side door is back to normal and locking with the key . All you have to do is tap on side of the door by the lock with a wrench or a small hammer by the bottom screw holding the lock to the door frame and you re just fine again but don't break it and blame it on me

Hi! I have a Jetta Mk5 2010 Wolfsburg Edition 2.0t and my rear doors don’t lock. The front doors work perfectly fine. Could anyone help me please? Also I would like to say the video was great and very helpful. Keep up with the good work!

This is a rip off. How can VW have such a failing locks on their cars. VW should replace the locks for free or do a recall and put new locks that works permanently. I am having similar issues and I am frustrated that I have to spend on a known fault of VW which they fail to address.

I have an MK4 golf I bought and I've been having issues with my door it gets stuck at the Inn Between mode where it won't open or it won't close I replaced the latch and this is the first video I have about 20 I watched that talks about a preload. Now I still have to kick the door every once in awhile if I don't slam it closed or else it gets stuck in the in between so if it's stuck either going to climb out the window or you're going to kick the door kind of push it in a little bit more now I'm going to take it apart again and see if the preload was never set on that new unit I bought thank you

I had a 2006 Jetta and the door latch failed on the passenger side. I now have a 2020 Jetta and the door latch has failed on the passenger side. It is weird like the one you mention in the video. I locks the door every time I speed up (at least it engages, it doesn't actually lock it). I have to engage the manual lock and it stops this from happening but then I can't open the door from the outside. Thanks for the video.

My Alhambra 2nd generation locks immediately after unlocking with fob.... Man, my Italian cars are more reliable than VAG these days... Oh well, good thing I love working on cars. Thanks for the vid, interesting to see all the designs and weak points that are out there.

Hi Charles, I am new to your channel thanks for your passion for VW. Your channel has inspired me to work on a VW 2003 Mk4 GTI.

hi, your video is great..i have a touareg and the passenger rear door one day stop opening. I saw your video and decided i will deal with it myself....And I did it, i took the lock out!!!! The problem, I live in Panama and the local dealer takes a month! to bring the replacement. I will try to fix it, but the video you refer from the other guy I dont see the link.. Can you post the link from the guy of Deutch autparts pls? My problem is in the mechanical part, it works fine until it locks, when you unlock and pull the cable, it wont open. From your video I think it will be the the gears or something.. Thanks for your great support

Hey, question. If these fail on so many vehicles, why isn't there a recall to have them fixed?

Great my 2012 passat b7 is having a issue on the driver door. Only happens sometimes. I really have noticed this in the winter. Sometimes driver door wont unlock via fob and i felt the handle on the inside being very stiff.

Thanks Charles, excellent content as always. Does this failure accompany random alarms from the anti-theft as well? I have my 2000 gti that will set the alarm off, if I insert the key and wait like 30 seconds to a minute, it locks the door and if I try to start the car, it sets the alarm off. This started happening after I replaced my battery. Is there a setting in the computer that may have defaulted when I changed my battery?

You addressed the door latch mechanism and how it related to mechanical failure, but I’m curious about the electronic failure. In my case the trunk auto lock fob stopped working, then the inside door lock, then the fob for all doors stopped, and now the key in the door lock stopped as well. I am trying to figure out if they are all related?

I replaced it on a 2004 beetle but it’s weird, as soon as I lock it with the key from outside, the only way to open the door again is leaving the key turned to the left while pulling the handle but then the alarm goes on. When you unlock with the key, as you return to the key to the middle to take it out, it locks itself! The old latch didn’t do that. The problem was with the switch that tells the car the door is open or closed.

Thank youI have not gone and fixed it yet but I was having trouble after putting the door latch in with the outer door handle sticking out

Ugh... Well, that's not going to be fun. The electrics in my drivers door in my car (B5 Passat) was a little wonky if I use the remote (press lock and it would lock then unlock, press unlock and it would unlock just to lock again). Not a big deal to me, and so I just opted to just use the key (I never cared for remote lock). But the other night the key stopped working (can still unlock and lock from the inside, and door handle on both inside and outside still work - just can't lock or unlock the one dor using the key). I see it looks like I'm going to have fun making a repair (more likely will require a replacement).

Awesome video. Passat b5 saloon 1.8T 20V. vcds says "00928 - Locking Module for Central Locking; Front Driver Side (F220) 27-10 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent" . Exam question - accessing the CCM is easy, replacing the door lock is a big deal. three possible causes. bad ccm, bad wire, bad door lock actuator. how would you diagnose which of those 3 before acting

Thank you for this informative video. At 4:40 you suggest that water could get in the mechanism and freeze and cause unlocking issues. Do you have any recommended fixes for that? Winter is looooooooog! Fill the handle up with lock de-icer?

I also have the lock-over-15-mph option ON and it looks and unlocks the rear roor every time I go under 15 that over.

Thanks for posting this video! Quick question: the outer latch preload: the original factory module that I removed from my ‘03 Jetta did not have the preload set, and I did not set the preload when I installed a replacement module, and all seems to work fine. Is the preload an optional procedure? Just curious since like I said, mine was apparently not set in the original factory config.

Help needed, i have an issues with mine. The lock is in deadlock, will not unlock from inside or out side. Even with the key Need to unlock the latch so i can open the door to remove the latch... 😮

first of all, great videos! I have a jetta 2005 and the passenger door and the rear door are not locking, not manual or using the key fob. Windows, trunk, gas lock, everything else works. I saw a few of your videos because I want to have an idea about what was happening. Do you think it could be the door harness or the door latches?

My wife has a 2012 Jetta 2.5 SE and the left rear module is the problem. She has the 10mph repeated locking problem

I have an MKV Jetta that intermittently fails to unlock via remote/unlock button. It always unlocks via interior handle pull, though. Thoughts?

hi great video ,,stated to have problems with the drivers door it wont open when you pull the handel from the outside ... but works fine with the central locking and opens fine from the inside all other doors works fine its just the drivers door from the outside any help please

Hello, very nice videos indeed.. I have a 2008 audi TT, I can lock the doors with my remote, but when I try to unlock it with the remote, I CANNOT open it from the outside, but can only unlock from the inside.....it happened on both driver/passenger side doors...any ideas on what could cause such a problem? Thanks alot in advance.

Hi, There nice illustration. But I get one question: How to get the deadlocked door that can not open inside and outside. THEN I can follow your instruction and debug the lock mudule? Thanks.

Hi great videos I have a B6 passat the N/S/F door won't close from outside

Often when I unlock my 02 golf with the remote, the front doors will not open when the handle is pulled, but the back doors will. I open the back door and close it, the front door will open with no change to the door latch. The door latch is in the open position the whole time. Do you think this is a door latch failure? Maybe a relay or a switch? I will add that in the past the windows will randomly open and close, and i have even lost full power at a stand still. Now while driving the door ajar icon and interior lights will pop on randomly. Ideas? Love the channel! Has helped me through a lot.

Hi Charles, 2010 VW CC 2.0T Sport In June, Both rear door locks failed and both front headlamps failed too. The dealer fixed the left rear and right front headlamp now the right rear door and left headlamp failed. The problem with the doors is the same. They do not lock when I do with the fob, car, door etc. The alarm did not sound with left rear however it does sound when I lock now but rear right door does not lock. Any recommendation. I ordered the parts for the right rear and left headlamp. I will do them myself.

But if the common failure mechanism is the PCB or the wiring, why not fix that instead of buying a complete new assembly? To make an analogy, my kitchen oven stopped working, the tech wanted to replace the whole relay board for more than 200 dollars, at the end I just replaced a 40cent chip and now it's been working for years

got this problem on a VW Touareg, remote not opening the door even with a new battery installed, removed drivers door key lock cover and inserted the emergency key. That didn't work either, I figured it was the mechanical latch mechanism. Tried it about five times, eventually the emergency key worked , it seems to be an issue in very cold weather, we live in Canada and the car was parked in the garage for about 2 months. Drivers door latch fails to open you are screwed !

HumbleMechanic, have a similar issue with my 2015 Jetta TSI door locks but wanted to run this by you. Purchased the car new and the issue started at around 42K miles. The issue is that I can not lock any car door. The fob does not lock the doors, the master door switch does not lock the doors and in addition, the trunk release does not operate. When the lock buttons are pressed on the master door panel and including the fob, a relay can be heard under the dash. This relay can also be heard when the car reaches 10-20 mph. When the doors are closed and the fob lock button is pressed, noticed that the red LED light on the drivers door indicates a lock system malfunction. VW has not released the fuse box diagram for this model and I have searched the internet and came across your site which is very helpful. Not sure if I need to purchase a version of VAG-COM or just rip my doors apart. Can you help me please?

Hi Humble mechanic Nice videos thank for that. Humble on Tiguan 2016 I can open the hatch. I already changed the latch but It stil doesn’t open. Could you help to figure it out why? On winter season the switch got frozen many time, could be the problem here.

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I have a 2002 vw beetle that tends to set off the car alarm randomly, when it does it it may happen 3 or 4 times in the run of an hour then it’s fine for a few weeks and does it again, do you think this would be caused by a fault in the electrical side of the door latch? Or do you think it’s not at all related. The door latch also doesn’t work from a key anymore, doesn’t turn at all when trying to open with a key for some reason. Awesome channel great content!

My door latch won't click to the lock position, I tried pushing it in manually and it moves in easy but won't click to lock. My door remains open. Any ideas????

What about door locks that are locking but not unlocking? My wife's B6, doors will lock, but when we have to get the kids out of the back seats we have to reach around an open the doors from the inside handles...I didn't hear that as one of the symptoms to look out for in the video.

I have a 2013 mk6 GLI that the driverside does not work with the key fob or inside switches. What could be the problem?

I’ve had my 2012 B7 Passat have the driver door fail on me in the winter.

Would have good to hear about the key locking tumler.? How do you deal with that or do you need to?

Hi Charles, I messaged you on Facebook, our Golf 5 GTI Rear Right door isn't opening at all so the door is totally jammed shut. They want to charge us a fortune to fix this ZAR 4500.

Really insightful, cheers!!

The lock/unlock above 15mph is exactly what's going on with my Jetta Sport 😑.

I took my Jetta 2011 model to dealership to diagnose a vehicle start up issue, where the engine stalls on start up. The dealership told me they didn't find any misfire codes but a door latch code and the fuel pump may be not running as required because of this. They also suggested replacing the door latch may solve my issue. Is a door latch in anyway related to my issue?

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I have a 98 Jetta MK3 that when I shut the car off, or even when I am driving, or even when it is parked, the power windows go down by themselves. Now this doesn't happen all the time, it's unpredictable. I've come out in the morning, and sometimes when it's raining to find the windows down. I've owned several MK3 and never had this problem before, any ideas? thanks

My GTI is experiencing the issue where everytime you pass 10mph the car locks. In my case atleast it attempts to lock but won’t actually lock. It also feels as if the latch is barely holding on. If i barely pull on my inside door handle it unlatches.

Great video. i just picked up a 97 golf VR6 and I'm having an issue with the power windows and locks. i can lock the drivers door with the key, but the passenger side one doesnt lock unless i put the key in the passenger door. also i gt the passenger side window that rolls down on its own during the night and unlocks the doors. any suggestions as to what to look at.

My 2018 Atlas tries to lock the doors everytime it goes under 20km/h. Tries once and fails, and then tries again. The passenger-side door isn't responding. Not sure if it's electronic or mechanical but the door opened sensor seems to work and so does the window.

The tension procedure you briefly mentioned, would this eliminate my annoying 2 step door opening procedure? I have to push on the door to hear a click, then I can operate the handle to unlatch the door. I have never had a car with so many door latching issues.

Good day Humble Mechanic. I have a Polo where the passenger door does not want to open from the inside or outside. Now I've managed to remove the inner panel without causing damage to the speakers and so on, but my problem is, I cannot reach to the central locking unit mounting bolts!!! VW SA told me the only way is to break it out. Do you know a way to break the unit without damaging the door?

Great video thanks. I have VW Transporter T5, the passenger door is locked closed doesn't open. Is there a way to open the door ? So I can get the door card off and replace the unit.

I've replaced the driver's door module on both my 2000 Golf and 2000 Passat Wagon Next to glove compartment hinges, very frustrating

2002 Cabrio. Replaced the power window actuator and now the dashboard will not light up. It has had work done before I got the car. Power door locks don't work, and the lock on door latch has been replaced. Looks like the door could not be opened and was gutted from the inside to get it to open and then repaired. Could the "door latch" be a reason why after replacing the actuator the dash board will not light up? Might have "hit" something installing the window and now there is failed communication? The only way to lock and unlock the driver's door in with the key from the outside. Lock and the alarm light is "armed". Unlock, alarm disarms, and the power windows can also go down with the key. It is just the interior and dashboard lights that will not light up at night anymore when I turn on the headlights.

Well fecking hell... Replaced my actuator and DID NOT do the preload. Watched a ton of these videos and did not run across this particular step, grrr. I gotta admit, I am pretty sure I watched this video way in the past when I was trying to figure out why my convertible beetle passenger side window would not drop, but in the time that has passed, this precious step slipped past me. Time to try to get back into my door (which I am trying to open because it will now not open from the inside or outside, grrr...) and fix this properly. Damn, gotta lay off those evil margaritas...

Please update this with a 2006-2011 b6 latch. The electronics are "potted in" but the motor contacts just push in and get corroded and fail. I cleaned and the motor works great. The latch assembly did not survive the reassembly. The halves are hard get apart intact.

Tell me, there is a bora 2001. Doors won't open with key or alarm. With the key, the thrust rises and that's it, you release the key and it goes back. If I lower one glass, it falls by itself, just need to remove ducktape, then from the inside will I be able to open it or will it be like with a key, just raising the thrust, but without opening it?

Do you have a video for fixing the door latch itself? My door isn't reporting anything on the cluster, but my driver's side door has to be slammed for the latch to engage and fully close the door.

Hello buddy thanks for your video. I have I basically 2 problems in my Skoda Laura co passenger side lock. 1st is it does not shows on door open light on dashboard when the door is opened. 2nd is when I press unlock button for the door the co passenger side door does not unlocks. it stays locked. after repeated pressing on the door's lock & unlock button the lock finally unlocks. can you please let me know where exactly the issue can be

Hey! Great videos 👌🏻 Was wondering if you could help me please. My Passat b5.5 front passenger door sometimes doesn’t unlock. It is extremely variable. I can unlock all three of the other doors, get in and then push the door lock/unlock button next to the window switches, sometimes I push lock and then unlock and it then opens the broken door, sometimes I repeat 5-10 times and it eventually it opens, and sometimes no matter how many times I re lock/unlock the doors nothing happens! Any thoughts/info would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, Dan Keep up the good work 🤙🏼

have an issue and maybe you know how to solve it, it is a 2001 mk4 TDI driver side door that would unlock using a fob but won't lock using a fob. it would lock using a fob, only if I unlock it and lock it within a second, same situation happens inside the car, with 2 buttons near the inside door handle. any ideas, or suggestions?

so I've replaced my door latch mechanism from this video and from DAP. But my issue STILL persists and I havent been able to find a solution. rear drivers door, MKV jetta: If the locks are down, then I pop them, the door latch will not catch/open. If the locks are down, then I pop them, I have to bang on the exterior handle (by the key cap) and the handle can open the door. I can close the door and reopen as such at this point. But If I drop the locks and pop them up again, I have to repeat this process over. So frustrating

My 1999 VW Bora 2.0 has the following problems with the door locks: 1. The dome lights do not come on when the passenger door in front is open and the car locks 30 seconds after I unlock it and in these 30 seconds I open the passenger door. 2. The rear left door's actuator rod pops once down and then once up when I press the lock button on the driver's door panel. When I press that button second time in like half a second the rear door locks. 3. Pretty often the turn signal lights do not flash when I press the lock button on the key. I wonder what could be the cause of this happening not all the times I lock the car.

I have problems setting the preload on the outer door pull. The spring slips right off the little hook with the slightest pull. Do you have any suggestions? I even heated the end of the spring help it not slip but to no avail

Rad video man! My front driver side door will not lock when using the lock button on the key fob (all other doors lock). However, when I press the unlock button, all of the locks/lock rods will open/pop-up. I have to use my key to manually lock my car via the keyhole (such a modern inconvenience right?). Would I have to lubricate some of the components/gears in the electrical component that you show in the video? When I click the lock button I see the lock rod budge a little bit, but it doesn't go all the way down. Any suggestion of where I should start? Oh, and thanks for the video on how to remove the door panel!!!!

Any chance u have a video on how to get a door open that’s stuck shut? I just got a 96 vw Passat tdi and the back passenger side doesn’t work I’ve tried a lot like holding the lock pin up and open both hands at the same time and nothing I can tell the inside latch is hooked up but it doesn’t feel like either handle does anything. Also it’s the other style handle bc the out side is all mechanical vs the inside is the wire.

Good vid. I have a 2002 Passat GLX V6 30v with this problem on the Font Drivers door. Do you think its better to re-solder it or just replace the part? thanks.

I have an 04 golf tdi the flashers and door locks go off even when driving? Any insight as to what it could be ?

really annoying problem on my mk1 audi TT, the car thinks the door is always open which causes the window to be open by ~5mm. even worse is when i drive at night the car plays a constant frequency to try and let you know that you left your lights on when you open the door to get out.

I have a 4-door 2007 GTI. My passenger rear door latch is not locking the door when I lock the car. I don't ever use the rear doors - is there a way to manually lock the passenger side rear door so that it it is always locked? Thanks!

Hi i have a 2005 vw golf mk5 5 door hatch. i have a problem that not many mechanics or auto electricians in Australia can diagnose without changing parts. my drivers side front door only and tailgate works when the key is inserted in to the door lock and only locks and opens the boot and front drivers door but with the remote it only locks and opens the tailgate not any door. i bought the car like that. please any advice will help thanks

My 2012 Jetta door bounces back when I close it. It won't latch. Does that sound like a failure of this part?