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.
Passat door lock mechanism repair.
Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
2 you can access the bottom torx screw from within the car undo this then prise out the door handle panel and unscrew the 2 ph3 screws.
When the other doors are unlocked the faulty door makes an unusual noise as if something is trying to move but can t.
Service type door lock actuator driver side rear replacement.
2008 volkswagen passat v6 3 6l.
Seems to be a common problem.
A common problem with volkswagen door barrels.
Service type door lock actuator passenger side rear replacement.
Vw door lock control module fix repair simple easy repair duration.
Here is a vid i made on fixing vw golf mk4 door locking mechanisms or rather replacing them.
Their antitheft feature means they can rotate up to 180 degrees but if you turn too far they break you can dow.
Therefore before you begin ensure you purchase a second hand locking mechanism first.
I also went through getting a dea.
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Passat driver door lock module replacement duration.
1993 volkswagen passat v6 2 8l.
1 you have to get the door skin off from within the car and then attack the door lock mechanism with various cutting tools.