door lock

[errorinside]

hi ive got a problem ,  my drivers door lock sometimes wont unlock and sometimes wont lock on the remote , if i put the key in it locks and unlock fine .
is it a common problem and is it an easy fix ??    thanks  for your help

[doylebros]

Its a very common problem and this will make interesting reading if your a DIYer.

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

It's good practice to have the vehicle scanned with VCDS it's the best method to check the fault in question.
Below is the link to members who could possibly help you in obtaining a scan

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88875.0.html

[errorinside]

hi thanks for your help ,
is the module  just for door looking  or   does it do the electric window aswell?
ive seen a post  where  a guy said from the stealers it costs £75 but ive had a quote of  £236 just for the module  ?
i went to a link  from a post made in this  forum  , ive got to find it again so i can ask where he got his module from 

[doylebros]

The door module works the door lock - the door controller works both the windows and the door.

Best practice is to have it scanned to confirm which item is faulty!

Cheapest place I've found for a New Module is this EBay seller

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-Mk5-Rear-Left-Rear-Passenger-Side-Door-Lock-Mechanism-2003-2009-/331076454638?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d15b1c8ee

[errorinside]

hi thanks for your help, im really confused about this , does the  drivers door lock activate the other locks ? some times now none of them work  then if I push open then close they work , they seem to work fine on the key , could you explain in noob terms ,  sorry to be a pain , this is my 1st week of owning a gti  and what a nightmare :(

[doylebros]

It's also possible to have a door wiring issue you may not have all these faults but a scan is a must.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p1eQ5XL-zPM

The video indicates where to look.

[errorinside]

only me    ok ive checked all electrics on drivers door and rubber boot , everything works and rubber boot looks fine ,  the lock button inside car seems to lock everything  but not the drivers door , ??       also does the drivers module activate all the other locks ?  thanks again for you help

[Matto]

only me    ok ive checked all electrics on drivers door and rubber boot , everything works and rubber boot looks fine ,  the lock button inside car seems to lock everything  but not the drivers door , ??       also does the drivers module activate all the other locks ?  thanks again for you help

No. You have a lock module in each door. If you get the car scanned, you will see in address for each module.

[errorinside]

thanks for that ,  where is the plug to but scanner in?

[doylebros]

Above the accelerator pedal - purple in colour

[errorinside]

thanks ,   I work for a agri dealer and we have a lot of top spec diag stuff will it pick up the error or will I need the vcds thing?  I don't think I can post pms , so I cant contact the guy near me to arrange one

[doylebros]

It will give a P code picked up by any scan tool and then go to the Rosstech site and see what they say.

[errorinside]

thanks doyle are a great help 

[doylebros]

thanks doyle are a great help 

Look here

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/00928

[Degudodger]

Scanned this evening and once a couple of error codes cleared the door will not lock off the fob so i'm thing the lock lock mechanism need replacing :(