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Offline Tortaruga

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Drivers door lock
« on: May 27, 2013, 10:35:15 am »
VCDS scan a month ago showed the address 42 intermittent fault.

Unlocking with the fob is now intermittent. It sometimes opens first time, sometimes takes 2-3 presses on the fob. All other doors open fine first time. Also using the unlock button on the inside door card is intermittent.

However if I put the key in the lock barrel it opens the door no problem. Is the barrel lock mechanical and so not connected to the door lock control module?

I just want to see if there might be an issue with the fob or something before I go to the hassle and replace the door lock control module.

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Offline callis

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Re: Drivers door lock
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2013, 11:44:58 am »
Lock barrel is mechanical.

Sounds like a faulty door lock module. I have replaced two myself, seems to be a common problem. Easy job to do tbh, just take your time.

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Re: Drivers door lock
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2013, 12:08:06 pm »
Thanks :happy2:
Reassuring to know it's mechanical so I won't be screwed when the module dies completely.

The module is quite pricey, but it can be fixed with a bit of effort and a soldering iron according to this guide:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5694197-Door-Module-Repair-DIY&p=77459409#post77459409
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Re: Drivers door lock
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2013, 12:39:33 am »
if it fails completely and your door is closed.... its gonna be a biach to fix...

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Re: Drivers door lock
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2013, 11:01:28 pm »
^^^If it fails completely I shall open it with the barrel lock which is mechanical, as discussed above. Unless Callis's assertion is incorrect?
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