What kind of door latch does a Jetta have?
I have a 2008 Jetta that recently started having a door latch issue on the driver side. When I lock the car with the key fob, the horn beeps and the light indicating the car alarm is armed lights up but intermittently the driver side door won’t lock.
Is there an issue with my 2015 Jetta TSI?
I have a similar issue with my 2015 Jetta TSI door locks but wanted to run this by you. Purchased the car new and the issue started at around 42K miles. The issue is that I can not lock any car door. The fob does not lock the doors, the master door switch does not lock the doors and in addition, the trunk release does not operate.
Why are door latches fail on every VW?
Every car in the VW line has had an issue with door latch failures. You may also hear them called “door lock modules”. That is because they are such an important part of the central locking system The sponsor of today’s show is Deutsche Auto Parts. They are the VW and Audi parts experts. I know them personally and they are great guys.
Can you get the outside of a VW door off?
You can’t get the outside of the door off like the model in this example. You’ve got to get at it from the inside and it’s a pain in the ass.
What to do if power door lock fails on VW Jetta?
The only way to lock the door manually is to open to door and use the emergency lock switch inside the door jam. This too is a safety hazard as there is no way to lock manually from inside the vehicle. An obd scan shows both driver and passenger door lock failures.
What are the symptoms of VW door latches fail?
Plus they did a MK4 Jetta door latch DIY video. Check them out at DeutschAutoParts.com What are the symptoms of VW door latches failing. Most common is “My Jetta door will not lock”. Cluster doesn’t light up when door is opened. MK5 and up mostly Windows do not drop when doors are unlocked (Beetle convertible, EOS, CC)
What is the lock actuator on a Jetta?
Lock Actuator (2009 – 2014 Jetta S, SE, & TDI models): Part No. 5N0-810-773-F Trunk Lock Actuator (2011 – 2016 gas, electric/gas, & diesel Jettas): Part No. 5C6-827-505-C If you have at least two malfunctioning doors on your Jetta, it’s an electrical issue that can be best addressed by a qualified mechanic.