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Door won't lock/unlock!
« on: May 21, 2014, 09:33:40 pm »
The rear driver side door wouldn't lock with the remote or manually.

I wiggled the wires that are inside the rubber hose between the door and centre pillar and it seemed to work.

However, the door doesn't open from inside. I sprayed WD-40 on the latch to see if it helped but nothing.

Any ideas? Hope this is something I can fix myself, can't be having another expensive repair!

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2014, 09:39:36 pm »
Have you checked the pull wire on the side of the door?

Probably got some damaged wires or faulty control module on the door.. getting to be a fairly common thing.

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2014, 09:40:23 pm »

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2014, 09:55:58 pm »
Have you checked the pull wire on the side of the door?

Is the pull wire inside the main rubber hose as well?

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2014, 09:04:29 am »
Have you checked the pull wire on the side of the door?

Is the pull wire inside the main rubber hose as well?

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2014, 11:05:19 am »
« Last Edit: May 22, 2014, 11:06:53 am by nikzldn »

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2014, 02:51:16 pm »

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2014, 04:04:30 pm »
The rear driver side door wouldn't lock with the remote or manually.

I wiggled the wires that are inside the rubber hose between the door and centre pillar and it seemed to work.

However, the door doesn't open from inside. I sprayed WD-40 on the latch to see if it helped but nothing.

Any ideas? Hope this is something I can fix myself, can't be having another expensive repair!

Did you ever get this sorted? Same just happened to me

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2014, 05:02:18 pm »
First move get it scanned with VCDS, it will show the fault - test it in output testes for the module number in question.

99% of the time it's the door lock module - cheapest place to get one I found is here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231105716598?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

He's £110 cheaper than the dealer and the item is new!

You will have to check the part number for a rear module off his shop!

The job at first seems difficult but it you give yourself a chance - take a few photos etc it's pretty simple really!

The trick is to remember to follow the guide above and not loose the T20 for the handle to far.

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2014, 08:26:39 pm »
Is that part a genuine vw part?
If not are they good quality and reliable ?

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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2014, 08:49:20 pm »
No VW Numbers on them (but I've found the items and the supplier to ok).


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Re: Door won't lock/unlock!
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2014, 08:58:39 pm »
Ok, Thanks  :happy2: