How do you change the lock on a VW Passat?
With the metal panel removed, you should finally have direct access to the lock. This is the part that we need to replace. It is still held in by two more bolts on the side of the door frame. If you’re door is still shut, you will need to force the door to open by moving the faulty lock in to the unlock position.
Why does my VW Passat not open the rear door?
The rear nearside door now consistantly won’t open, making replacing the door lock actuator (the part that is currently believed to be at fault) somewhat harder to replace. I overcame this problem on my Bora by driving down the bumpiest road I could find whilst pressing repeatedly the lock then unlock buttons on the drivers console.
Why is my central locking not working on my VW?
It is what it is.. Just had the same problem with the central locking not opening the passenger door or the boot with the fob key, only the driver door would open. The only reason I can think of that could of caused this was that my battery went dead after my mate was spraying the front bumper & bonnet.
How can I tell if my VW door latch is working?
When the lock buttons are pressed on the master door panel and including the fob, a relay can be heard under the dash. This relay can also be heard when the car reaches 10-20 mph. When the doors are closed and the fob lock button is pressed, noticed that the red LED light on the drivers door indicates a lock system malfunction.
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What’s the issue with my 2004 VW Passat?
My 2004 VW Passat has an issue where the nearside rear door will not always open when the corresponding button is pressed on the car key. When the other doors are unlocked, the faulty door makes an unusual noise as if something is trying to move but can’t. Apparently its quite common with VW cars of this age.
Is there a door lock actuator for a VW Beetle?
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Why is my driver’s side door lock not working?
Thanks to the good people here at Benzworld.org I was able to fix my driver’s side door lock without involving my mechanic or having to buy parts. This seems to be a huge issue with W202’s and something that many of you will also deal with. My driver’s side door lock stopped working.
How do you remove a car door lock?
To remove the lock itself, there are another two screws holding it to the door. Unscrew these from the side of the door where the lock is situated, and it should then come straight out. Now that your car door is open, you can fit the new lock in and put everything back together (which is literally just the exact reverse of assembly).