Passenger door wont open??

[Wooosh]

Passenger door wont open on my gti mk5 anyone else had this problem? Or a link to a how to...

[Tortaruga]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52585.0.html

[monte]

Matt (Bignod) just had the same problem on his Cupra K1.

Think it was a £200-ish fix (Dealer price) for the new door controller doo-dah fitted.

I'll send him a link to your thread  

[monte]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52585.0.html

Didn't know Matto had done a How-to.  

Great write up Matt.  

No doubt I'll be doing mine one day. It looks like they are a common fail on our cars.

[Wooosh]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52585.0.html

Great write up on how to replace but how do I get the door open? Apart from the stated banging the area where the module is any other ideas?

Matt (Bignod) just had the same problem on his Cupra K1.

Think it was a £200-ish fix (Dealer price) for the new door controller doo-dah fitted.

I'll send him a link to your thread  

Looks like another pricey repair bill but thanks mate!

[chowgar]

did mine for £40/50 bought a part on ebay.... mine was a biach to do and took several attempts as the module refused to unbolt so couldnt get the skin off....

you'll need to clear the code in VCDS too as it will show as a fault (only found that out the other day after a mate scanned the car... doesnt affect the use but you may want to clear it anyway)

good luck

[Wooosh]

did mine for £40/50 bought a part on ebay.... mine was a biach to do and took several attempts as the module refused to unbolt so couldnt get the skin off....

you'll need to clear the code in VCDS too as it will show as a fault (only found that out the other day after a mate scanned the car... doesnt affect the use but you may want to clear it anyway)

good luck

How did you get the skin off or unbolt the module in the end mate?

[chowgar]

Have a look at matteo's how to... You need to unlock the module from the side of the door shut, take off the door handle and then take off the door skin... Then you have access to the module that you just take out and replace.

[Matto]

If the door is stuck shut you need to hope and prey that it will open otherwise the only way in it to cut the door kit. Not good. I would make sure you get yourself a new lock module, either from ebay or the dealer first before even attempting to get the door open. Because once its open do not shut it again.

Mine took a good 10 mins of locking/unlocking, banging the door and pulling handles before it would open. I know some haven't been so lucky and it has stayed shut but then has randomly opened again a few days down the line.

Just makes sure you have the spare and keep trying to get that door open.

[doylebros]

Not easy but if all else fails watch this video - if you can short out the two exposed wires it could well let the door open if that's the fault.

This would mean minimal damage compared to destroying both the door card, door lock/latch and what ever bodywork!

[Wooosh]

Have a look at matteo's how to... You need to unlock the module from the side of the door shut, take off the door handle and then take off the door skin... Then you have access to the module that you just take out and replace.

Ok mate seems so much aggro all over a stupid design on there locking module.

If the door is stuck shut you need to hope and prey that it will open otherwise the only way in it to cut the door kit. Not good. I would make sure you get yourself a new lock module, either from ebay or the dealer first before even attempting to get the door open. Because once its open do not shut it again.

Mine took a good 10 mins of locking/unlocking, banging the door and pulling handles before it would open. I know some haven't been so lucky and it has stayed shut but then has randomly opened again a few days down the line.

Just makes sure you have the spare and keep trying to get that door open.

Looks like I'm gonna have fun this weekend.

Not easy but if all else fails watch this video - if you can short out the two exposed wires it could well let the door open if that's the fault.

This would mean minimal damage compared to destroying both the door card, door lock/latch and what ever bodywork!

Wheres the video mate?

Also wheres the best place to pick up a new locking module? Or is it a stealers only part...

[doylebros]

Have a look at matteo's how to... You need to unlock the module from the side of the door shut, take off the door handle and then take off the door skin... Then you have access to the module that you just take out and replace.

Ok mate seems so much aggro all over a stupid design on there locking module

If the door is stuck shut you need to hope and prey that it will open otherwise the only way in it to cut the door kit. Not good. I would make sure you get yourself a new lock module, either from ebay or the dealer first before even attempting to get the door open. Because once its open do not shut it again.

Mine took a good 10 mins of locking/unlocking, banging the door and pulling handles before it would open. I know some haven't been so lucky and it has stayed shut but then has randomly opened again a few days down the line.

Just makes sure you have the spare and keep trying to get that door open.

Looks like I'm gonna have fun this weekend

Not easy but if all else fails watch this video - if you can short out the two exposed wires it could well let the door open if that's the fault.

This would mean minimal damage compared to destroying both the door card, door lock/latch and what ever bodywork!

Wheres the video mate?

Also wheres the best place to pick up a new locking module? Or is it a stealers only part...

Sorry about that!

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[Matto]

You can get them from the dealer but you're looking £100+. The first one I bought was from the dealer but the second one I took a punt on ebay for £30 and was ok. Obviously there is a risk buying second hand stuff.

[Tortaruga]

Obviously there is a risk buying second hand stuff.

I wouldn't take the risk on the lock module. I got a new one on ebay for 55 £.

[garrardrj]

Is the door controller linked to the windows aswell ? My rear n/s door won't open and the electric window won't work either ! Both occurred at same time

Is this the part to fix the problem ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=231051653228&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en