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Passenger door wont open??
« on: November 05, 2013, 12:09:10 am »
Passenger door wont open on my gti mk5 anyone else had this problem? Or a link to a how to...
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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2013, 12:24:33 am »
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  :happy2:
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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2013, 12:33:58 am »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52585.0.html


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

Great write up Matt.  :notworthy:

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

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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 12:34:56 am »
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  :happy2:

Looks like another pricey repair bill :ashamed: but thanks mate!
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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2013, 12:46:40 pm »
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

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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2013, 01:50:03 pm »
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?
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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2013, 08:48:37 am »
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.

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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2013, 11:13:05 am »
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.

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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2013, 04:53:40 pm »
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!

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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2013, 08:00:21 pm »
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. :stupid:

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...
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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2013, 08:20:52 am »
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 :stupid:

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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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2013, 08:27:21 am »
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.

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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2013, 08:36:49 am »
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 £.
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Re: Passenger door wont open??
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2013, 05:55:54 pm »
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 ?

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