How to fix VW Golf Mk4 door lock mechanism?
Here is a vid I made on fixing VW Golf Mk4 door locking mechanisms, or rather replacing them. Seems to be a common problem. I also went through getting a deadlocked door open. Hope it helps some people, of course attempt at your own risk, I don’t claim to be a mechanic! Loading…
Is there a problem with the door lock on the Jetta?
If your MK4 Jetta, GLI, Golf, or B5 Passat is experiencing door lock issues you’ve landed in the right place. In this post, we’ll explain the MK4 door locks and offer some solutions and fixes for the issue.
How does the door lock work on a MkIV?
The MKIV uses at least four micro-switches; two determine if the key being turned to lock or unlock the doors and open or close the windows. Another monitors the locking mechanism and whether the door is locked or unlocked.
How can I unlock the rear driver side door?
Rear driver side does not unlock from fob or from door console button. So basically, I cannot unlock the rear driver side door, there is no sound from the rear door when unlocking the car, you can hear the other locks, but nothing from this one. If you pull the inside door handle there is resistance and the lock pin comes up and goes back down.
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.
Where is the lock rod on a VW Golf?
You would have to completely remove the door panel, window regulator, window, door handle, and the door latch to get to where you even be able to try the WD40. The lock rod goes directly to the latch through a rubber grommet, I asure you it’s not the rod, it’s the latch.
Can you hear the central locking motor in a VW Golf?
Check that you can hear the central locking motor in this door – many systems (if not all?) use a motor or soleniod in each door to pull the lock.
Why is the rear door not opening on my VW Golf?
The rear passenger off side will not open. It has been fine til now. Went to open the rear door and nothing happens. The central locking seems to be workiing properly and the the handle is fine. Feels like mechanically some has broken.
What to do if your rear door is not locking?
The door lock module has failed. You have two options. 1 – Replace with another door lock module. Huge money from dealer or half that from a refurbed eBay one. Either way the door skin needs to be removed. Not a hard job but it’s time consuming and fiddly. Use the search button to find the guide.
What do I need to open the rear door on a VW Golf?
If you had the child lock on when this happened you are in trouble because you can’t open the door from the inside. TT is sort of there. Folow his instructions to remove the outer handle cover. It’s a T25 torx screwdriver you’ll need.
How to access the hidden key hole on a VW Golf?
Hi, this video shows you how to access the hidden key hole lock on a VW Golf Mk7 2015 model. Other Volkswagen will have a similar procedure. This is useful if your key fob stops working or if you have drained your battery and can’t get access via the central locking. Loading…
What to do if your door lock is not working?
If there is a problem within the car’s ECM (computer) that’s causing your door locks to fail, a check engine light will usually illuminate on the dash. You will then need to scan the ECM with a handheld scanner to read the code. Here are the common scenarios and associated problems.
Why is the door lock not working on my Jetta?
The door locking system isn’t responding correctly. The driver’s side door lock works as expected with the key FOB; that is, one click will unlock or lock the driver’s do … read more I have a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. Today I armed the car with my key, I do not have a keyless remote, and notice a door not closed all the way.