Why Your VW Door Won't Open
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- This video shows why your VW door will not open and what to do about it. No where will you find this information on the web. Believe me, I looked for days when my door wouldn't open. Let me know how it works out for you. Any contributions to my PayPal account at "email.jpco@gmail.com" would be greatly appreciated. Thanx!
Thank you for this video. Four years ago I got a mechanic to remove this clip from both passenger and driver front doors after the passenger door got stuck and wouldn’t open from outside or inside. The door handle pull didn’t feel much different afterwards but the door didn’t get stuck again ... until last week. So I revisited your video comments and other sites mentioning this problem. This morning, after days of thinking about the problem, I just walked up to my 2011 Touran, unlocked it, opened the window of the offending door, reached in, pulled the interior handle and pulled the exterior handle at the same time. Voila! The handle clicked and the door now opens again. Now to trade the car in before it happens again. Hope this helps someone out there.
Amrita Shar lmao im gna try this
Hi Mate i also have the same problem i need also help plzzz !!!
Thank you so much man! I have lost several hours from my life, trying to figure it out why this shitty mechanism isn't working normally. After watching your video, I have to disconnect the tiny strand, attached to the outside lock. After that, the door was able to be opened. Probably, last time when I had it connected was too tight. So now I have to tune it more precisely. Thanks again and long life to guys like you! :-)
Awesome. The more they complicate things the more that goes wrong with them. I will be removing my spring as you did.
Top video saved me banging my door handle every time i wanted to open it . It was really starting to get on my nerves
Good news!
Mate - you just saved me from a nightmare - wish there was some way to thank you
You're welcome. I accept huge cash deposits to my PayPal account. :o)
Most helpful. Thanks Jon! Of course you need to get the door open before you can take off the panel. If you open the rear door you can see the black bolts in the drivers door that secure the mechanism. I took a 1/2" rod (or you can use a 3/8" extension), placed one end against the bolt and gave the other end a quick tap,tap with a hammer. That reset the mechanism so I could open the door. I think I may squirt some silicone spray onto the subject arm by sticking a spray straw through the outside door handle. Then exercise the mechanism a bit. See if that does it before taking the door apart...which is a royal pain!
Don you are a genius. I thought I was going to have to scrap the car because of the mot. You cured it in 30 seconds. I had the cable too tight in the handle If I could I would buy you a drink.
Thank you
You could, through my PayPal account at: email.jpco@gmail.com. :o) Long Island iced tea please.....
Thanks this helped me out. After fitting new after market actuator door kept sticking closed and couldn't open with outer or inner handle. I removed the pin and it's now fixed.
Sir you truly are an amazing individual, I salute you Sir, I have been looking for this DARN video for 2 days.
Thanx!, Sloopy. Glad I helped you out.
You are an absolute star. Thank you, kind sir! For info (2001 Audi A6), mine was blocked as I pulled the handle why unlocking the doors (bad idea), so it stayed in the position you demonstrated, and I couldn't open the door from outside nor inside. The screwdriver through the handle didn't help, but a sharp hit with the hand over the top right of the handle and CLICK, unlocked!
That spring does have a purpose it sets the pre load on the cable that goes to the outside door handle. Without that sprint you can’t set the proper depth on the outside door handle every time you disconnect the cable to it
I went to remove my 2008 cayenne drivers door to remove that mentioned spring on door latch assembly.I had every thing removed ,mirror .4 bolts hinge and latch ends , however didn't have correct Torx size for the two bolts holding the latch mechanism in place. So then I reassembled and discovered this last comment that the spring is in fact needed. So what is the fix? Presently I keep a 1.5 "X 12' X 1/16" piece of plexiglass to serve as a slim Jim to unlock the door when needed. It doesn't malfunction all the time. But is a pain .
@Kermit do you have link to documentation? What do you mean by proper depth on outside door handle?
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@@trashcan4u853 Another video goes over how to set the spring: th-cam.com/video/LuOJhZaGwnw/w-d-xo.html
This worked great for me for my 2004 Cayenne - Thank you very much. I really appreciate the insights.
Hey there, could please help more because our Cayenne 2012 has a kind of problem the rear doors don't open from the outside. Best regards
Good info. Thank you. What I find strange is all 4 of my doors will stop working. I lock the car, unlock it, and NONE of the doors will operate. It's bizarre.
Hi Jon
Thanks for the vid. Sorry if i'm repeating an earlier comment, but the spring that you removed and discarded is the very thing that presets the position of the handle pull mechanism so you dont have to push it with a thin screwdriver. With pliers, move the spring untill it locates in the hook on the lever. This holds it firmly in place while you are connecting the cable to the handle and releases itself automatically when you operate the door handle for the fist time. That's what it's there for.
Cheers
Martin
Yes. In a video by HumbleMechanic, who works as a tech for VW, he describes that procedure as "setting the preload of the outside door open cable". He briefly showed how that was done in a video of door latch problems in the whole series of VW vehicles.
The video by HumbleMechanic is named " How VW Door Latches Fail~ Video ", I believe.
The spring just helps to set the position of the little-piece-on-wire in the outside door handle, but it's not necessary.
Thank you for a good video,it really helped me. I had problem problem with the rear door on VW CRAFTER 2e platform 2008.
Did this fix the problem for good? Or still some bugs?
Years later and this video is still saving people money and sanity. Thank you
Gonna go try this now. Ive been getting so stressed out after changing the door lock module because it now wont open. Luckily i left the inner door skin and door card off to try it
I have a 2003 VW Bora 2.8 VR6 4motion and although it has the same spring as in your clip mine does not go through a hole , instead it has a tang punched out of the plate that the spring locates on so for me this isn't a problem !!
Unfortunately of course wasn't able to know this till I pulled the drivers door apart .
Thanks! I drove around for 2 days with a door I couldn't open.
30 seconds and it was fixed. Good thinking.
I think you just saved me from hulk ripping my door off in anger on my st000pid UK version of mk4 golf.
Thank you for this. It helped. That spring that serves no purpose is sort of a "programming spring", it used only the first time you install a fresh module, you hook the latch into place with it. When you lock the car the first time it determines the length of the cable, so you wouldn't get too much free play. When first unlocking the car with the new module, it snaps free, in the position it is in in this video, you will hear it do so, it's pretty loud. Then you can get rid of it, the next time you open up the door, if need be. Just in case anyone was wondering what the purpose of that spring is.
Thank you for the explanation, but I do not understand how it could work this way, mechanically.
The way I see it, the spring is not tied to the locking mechanism, it is solely there to hold the cable hook in place if fixed to it: I hooked it in and it basically makes the hook and therefore the cable unmovable, so the handle cannot be pulled (unless by force, risking braking either end of the cable, both plastic). This cable has nothing to do with the locking mechanism however, as it is only connected to the door handle. So whatever happens with the locking mechanism, if I do not pull the handle, then neither the spring, nor the cable moves.
The only thing I could imagine is if at first use the whole lever mechanic that is connected to the cable would be "pushed" outward and the spring is there to prevent that from happening. That makes little sense however: why would there be an opposing force that operates the lever? Also, it would not help the mechanic to determine the length of the cable at all, as the spring holds the cable fixed in one place.
Also I disassembled my broken lock to see how this works mechanically in the inside and I only found a one-directional spring inside, which makes me further doubt that the locking mechanism would push the lever into the other direction. I do not know for certain of course.
Do you have any further info on how this "resetting" takes place and what exactly is the loud snap that you hear? Maybe a link to the mechanical exploded diagram of the lock itself?
@petert.2727 I didn't read your entire comment. He meant to say when opening the outside door handle for the first time. Not unlocking for the first time. You have to move the spring into that hook on the lever, It will be very hard to pull but when it reaches the sear point it it will snap out of the hook grove, and set the rubber ankor connected to the cable. Hope this helps.
Brilliant forensic explanation! Thank you so much!
Great video
That spring you took out goes in the slot on that arm. That's what brings out back to reset
Jon. If I had my way you would have a Knighthood for this posting. Permanently locked passenger door now fixed!!!!! All the best, Steve
Great Steve, I'll accept that title. Cheers!
Thank you very much sir
That little Spring you discarded was to set the tension correctly on installation of the mech. It hooks on as you suspected then releases on the first pull of the handle , with the system being properly tensioned that's the theory anyway!
That spring you removed is used when you adjust the preload on your wire.
Yep, but only on initial assembly.
Well, I’m not taking my door apart again.
Jon Many thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with everyone. It has not worked, yet on my 2006 Altea. With neither remote, drivers door key, outside or inside handles unlocking the f passenger door I have managed to remove the upper door panel and get my hand inside the panel to try to set the lever you point to with your screwdriver. I have pulled it out and pushed it in many times but still no luck. I have come to the conclusion it is an electrical problem as the window on that door stopped working at the same time. Any thoughts please?
Good vidoe as far as it goes. Better would be you show this move with the screw driver down the window slot. Still, a good and useful video.
In the process of figuring out why my 2000 VW Passat rear passenger power lock won't open and close properly. All I see is that the button doesn't travel up and down properly when unlocking/locking, though the manual mechanism works fine. I'm assuming it's something with the actuator motor, but I'm still researching. I appreciate your video, though. While researching, I did find a nice explanation of the spring you mention, as well, here: th-cam.com/video/RqmqnK6UXvY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the nice, clear video; great to have folks like you with good content!
Thank you.
i found that if i just push the exterior handle in until i hear a click, this resets the whole thing. minor inconvenience without having to open the whole thing up. If it fails and i cannot open the door, i will follow your instructions. thanks
YES!!!...Thank you also Vic, as this also worked for me on my 2000 Golf! I couldn't open driver's door with lock nor remote, pushing slightly on the door worked for me. As an added tip, my car is GLS with power windows, and if you unlock the driver's door with key but hold it, the windows (qty-4) will roll down, and you can at least get inside one of the doors via inside door release lever ...but I didn't want to have to do this all the time and be conspicuous, and I'm not excited about opening up the door to replace or work on the doorlatch...this will become my permanent workaround (at least it makes it harder for anyone else that doesn't know the trick to get into my car). Hope this helps someone else as these details should have been remedied before production, guess we're the beta testers, though not through conscience choice.
Great video. This just happened to me. You saved me several hundred dollars from the dealership ! Thank you !
omg the spring you broke off is a set spring for the tension. you needed to push it into that small grove you were talking about. it sets the depth of the pull and locking reset
James Whittington I know. It is only used once on installation. And then causes problems for the life of the car. You decide what's best.....
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th-cam.com/video/LuOJhZaGwnw/w-d-xo.htmlm40s
Wonderful, thanks. My tiguan exterior drivers for handle malfunctions when cold. This explains it, and I think this is my issue. Thank you for the clear explanation. Great instructional video.
th-cam.com/video/RqmqnK6UXvY/w-d-xo.html 2:48 of this video explains why that pre-load spring is required.
my passanger door is stuck, I will try it today... how do I get in screwdriver to push thal lever back? There is no space anywhere...thx
would this work on a VW Golf? As my rear drivers side door won't open and i need to get it open for an MOT.
Tomorrow I will try this if not "chainsow massacre" for my car :) 10x
Late to the party BUT: The other way to do it is whenever the door refuses to open, just disconnect the battery for 10 seconds. Then reconnect and initially flick the open all doors, and then flick close and open again. This works for me every time. That said my door handle does not get stuck every time. I think it is on the way out but those mechanisms are too expensive and I have an 02 Mrk 4.
fantastic description, thanks
The spring that you removed does have a purpose, its to set the tension to the wire that connects the handle to the lock on install. Though it is weird why it scratches the metallic thingy below!! :o
So, you are supposed to remove the spring after installing of the cable?
@ Not remove it unless you want to spend hours after to find the right position for the cable to open the door by handle..Very frustrating!
Thanks for the informative video
Worked a treat
WOW, VW, AUDI, PORSCHE all have a long history of their cars having door handle and locking issues.
I removed my drivers side door panel,mirror and all fastening bolts including the 4 bolts on latch and hinged ends however I didn't have the proper size Torx for the two holding the latch mechanism . This is a 2008 Cayenne. So I put every thing back together. I happened to see a comment that says that that spring I was about to remove to clear the problem is in fact necessary. I presently carry a 1.5"x12"X1/16"piece of plexiglass to act as a slim Jim to unlock the door when needed. It doesn't happen all the time. What is the fix? One more problem how to separate the rear spoiler to replace the middle brake light. My lift gate doesn't have a window hatch and there are no screw fasteners under the pop out interior trim piece, just the two on the outside edges on either side.
Thanks man, thats some usefull info
Found also out that some gliding lube being sprayed into place when it does not go all the Way down after release of the DoorHandle for a Reset, can also solve it.
Hello guys, hey Jon, I hope that your video will help, the video was best and clear but, I dont know if it will work with my problem:
So first of all I tried to change a dead battery of this 2000 VW Golf with Immobilizer in the backyard of mine, meanwhile I put the key into the ignition, neutral position. So door closed accidently, in the meantime a new battery was place, the golf got life and activated central locking with Immobilizer of course and the keys inside!!!!
At the moment I realised, I got a little stroke but I laught my ass out MALAKA with the coincidence of Murphys law! Fuck! But I will solve it and add this to my skills, hopefully!
Until that point, ment for 1hour until it heavily began to rained I thought to internetize my problem.
So who can help me with that? I am on an Isle in Greece trying seriously tou relax B-)
If this works, I'll shit bricks. Wish me luck.
Did it? If so, upload the brick shitting please :)
It didn't work. 😞
Ron Rushford try my suggestion
You've just saved me a lot of money and hassle, many thanks!
Very helpful - this is a huge safety issue (being trapped in the vehicle) and VW needs to have a recall to fix this. Totally unacceptable!
Hi Karen! I 100% agree with you about this being a huge safety issue. There’s absolutely no reason why there shouldn’t be a recall on this!
This helped me with a 2009 Porsche Cayenne where the right rear door would not open from the inside or outside. 1 and 1/2 days of trying all sorts of solutions (remove inner panel, cut large holes in the regulator plate, and undo door hinges etc.) , came across this video. Was able to pull the metal clip out and the door opened! Thank you!
Hey there, could please help more because our Cayenne 2012 has a kind of problem the rear doors don't open from the outside. Best regards
My Beetle drives me nuts, it drives like a dream but all the stuff like door handles breaking and driver door not opening, can't lock the doors from the inside while driving at night you lock them but they pop up again. VW really need to get their act together. I'm in Australia VW had no idea how to fix my broken passenger and driver door handles so I searched the net and found Jim at Dieselgeek in the US who has a fix called Beetle Brace with a metal plate to brace it all together.
Ha ha, please swap with an ORIGINAL (old) beetle !!
Jon- Thank you so much. My 98 Beetle's drivers door would not open inside or out. Your video was the only one that made sense . Popped right open.
Great detail, thanks mate.
got a 2012 passatt. only had this problem twice now since cold weather finally arrived in NC. once the car warms up, door opens fine. Why would the cold cause this? thanks!
YOU are the man. I changed the lock to an "EBAY" lock and was never able to open the door. I took a verry lonk but not so high kitchen knife. After a little force at the part where the bowden is connected, o could open the door. Takes only around 5 minutes :-)
I´m driving a VW Touran 1. Many thanks for this video!!! Great - Greetings from Germany!
I have a 05 Touareg, the only door that will open is the driver. The others are stuck. We can't get to the lock? Any suggestions? Also, my trunk won't shut, i currently have it tied down. I swear this car is a piece of shit!!
Really sorry to hear that Brandi. I'm not too familiar with Touareg problems. We did own one for several years and never had any trouble. Did all the things that failed on yours all happen at the same time?
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VW has been sustaining its myth of reliability whilst having to fend off more complaints than about any other manufacturer. Sadly here in London, it's that British thing: fall for a myth, join in the snobbery, then complain bitterly when the product doesn't meet the myth.
My problem occurred with a non genuine replacement
m5rcc German cars are CRAP
I have actually found them extremely reliable if properly maintained and the thing is, properly maintained by VW standards is completely different to what people do here in the states. Compared to the rest of the world we do not take care of our vehicles which is why these have much less problems outside of the states.
@@vomitkermit3446 So how would what you just said explain the failing door locks? Or the millions VW have to pay out to victims of their failed pollution control software?
@@frenchenstein "I do n o t buy privately a n y german car after AD 2000 (german junkyard owner)
How can I push it through window slot? Do I need to remove something or there is enough gap? Bora 2001
Good video. The spring you removed is one of the fixings that is designed to keep the mechanical and electrical part of the door lock module together. Better to file 1/16" of the bottom leg of the spring and put it back.
That is incorrect, its only purpose is for setting the correct amount of tension on the outer door pull.
Omg you are the Best now i know whats the fucking Problem with my door
Tell me, there is a bora 2001. Doors won't open with key or alarm. With the key, the thrust rises and that's it, you release the key and it goes back. If I lower one glass, it falls by itself, just need to remove ducktape, then from the inside will I be able to open it or will it be like with a key, just raising the thrust, but without opening it?
I had a dead lock on the left rear door on my Passat B5; it opened neither from outside or inside. I took it to a mechanic. We replaced it with a brand new one. I examined the old and the new one, and also asked my mechanic with 45 years. The spring was not located on the lever.
Same problem with Jetta 2006 and this video fixed it! thank you!!
Hey Man you're cool. I My car door recently seems to have this Problem. I have never tried to hit one time harder onto the Door Handle if it did not unlock. (Indeed this short harder pushback action also resets the hook mechanism in most cases, then it is able to open). Thanks!
I've done this and now my door light says it's open all the time 😂 can't win
That sinking feeling when you've spent two days taking the door apart, the locking mechanism apart, troubleshooting, resoldering, reassembling, only to find that when you close the door you can't open it from either the outside or the inside!! Popping the cable pin off the outside handle fixed it for me (whew!).
I had exactly the same problem today... Spending hours to change the door locking module, testing that my buzzer and puddle light came on.... So happy... But later found out I couldn't open the driver door... F-ing hell what to do...? I'll try tomorrow to loosen/take off the cable to the handle, just as you suggested.... Glad I found this video. 😁
I had exactly the same problem today... Spending hours to change the door locking module, testing that my buzzer and puddle light came on.... So happy... But later found out I couldn't open the driver door... F-ing hell what to do...? I'll try tomorrow to loosen/take off the cable to the handle, just as you suggested.... Glad I found this video. 😁
@@staffanfogelberg6816 Glad you got it sorted! :)
I'm about to install a new lock module; should I do what humble mechanic suggests and hook on the spring, or do what you do and remove it completely? Many thanks for your help.
Shirley, I would go ahead and leave that spring in place as it prepositions the little block on the end of the pull cable correctly in the outside handle. Just make sure the end that of that spring doesn't interfere with the lever.
Bless you bro
Thank you for this video, I had over tightened the cable during re-install of my passenger front door handle on my VW Touran, resulting in the door not unlocking again. I could simply loosen the cable while holding the door handle out a bit and it now works flawlessly.
Scary thing when the door wont unlock and there's no good way to get to the internals...... Saved my butt.
Hi Jon , I was looking for information to fix a sticky lock. I will omit the spring as per video. Thank you for a great informative video. Pray GOD Bless you and family.
Thank you very much it helped me alot
We've been having this problem on our VW Polo. Thanks for the helpful video.
had the same problem after replacing the cable, it was tight and it wouldn't open. thanks
Thanks, very useful.
You saved me hours of frustration! I could not get the door open - either handle would not work. This solved it. Thank you.
Saved my day. Opened my jammed VW Passat 2005 passenger door today with this tip using a hacksaw blade at the inside of the window. Thank you.
Volkswagon or any German car, an Autobody tech nightmare. Don't want to work on any door-related German car. ugh!
It is much easier to bump the door handle from the outside to reset it.
That only works sometimes.
+Jon Plamondon it works every single time on my car.
For now....
Is your door still working by bumping the door handle?
^^^ this
Had my VW T5 passenger side door dead locked,cut out the middle shelf to expose the metal plate after bending the door card half out the way,where i saw the lock unit i used a small screwdriver too make a small hole and squirted WD 40 in there, i was about 10 seconds from smashing up the lock to get the door opened and i tried the central locking,to my amazement it opened,took me around 4 hours,stripped the unit cleaned and belled out the micro switches all fine,so maybe my anchor piont on the door is out off line and iw was not able to unlock. 2 black blanks in metal plate for undoing bolts that hold glass on the runners, hope this helps some one!!!!
What do I do if my cable broke?
You may need to replace the entire assembly. Hopefully the inside handle will allow you to open the door.
Jon Plamondon yes the inside of the door can still open thankfully. How do I begin to replace that? Or can I get your contact details then I can send you a video of my current situation
Happens to me a lot in the winter. Thanks for sharing.
you cannot open the back door w/ the last option (sliding something between the glass to push down) since there is a stationary window above the latch
Bummer. Sorry to hear that.
Jon my new to us 2014 Cayenne is doing the same thing after I adjusted the micro switch on actuator. Hopefully try the spring reset and then remove the little useless spring altogether
recomiendo ver este video antes de desmontar nada ... th-cam.com/video/MLkzuVPapRk/w-d-xo.html
@Jon Plamondon look here for why the spring is there: workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk4/body/general_body_repairs_exterior/front_door_central_locking/front_door/removing_and_installing_door_handle/installing/
I have accidentally disconnected the lock pin that goes up down, I'm having a nightmare trying to attach it back on, please can you help Sir.
I used to think that German cars (Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes etc.) are reliable and always have high quality. When I was about 11, my father had a BMW 350CC motorbike. It looked so husky, strong and healthy. I trusted German products and respected Germans for their talents. It lasted for years (over 30 years) until my brother gave me a 200 Passat 2.0T. I am a careful driver and not in a hurry in any situation. I spend time regularly almost every week wash the car, wax it, clean inside, check the engine oil, change the engine oil every 3,000 miles, refill the windshields cleaner, check the tires pressure etc. I always keep the car in good condition. The mileage is only over 50,000 miles. Recently, they have some troubles with the passenger door. It cannot be opened from outside. Besides, the headliner is sagging. The airbag needs replacing. The noise from the engine annoys me so much that I think I have to sell it. It is too much noisier than my 2017 Honda Civic and 2016 Hyundai Elantra or even my 1997 Honda Acura. If anybody is thinking of buying a German cars, please do not buy a Volkswagen vehicles (Passat, Jetta, etc). Believe me! You will feel sorry later.
I might not agree. I ran my diesel Golf over 415,000 miles. Lots of preventative maintenance and a few minor issues, like the door mechanism. Stuff's gonna happen. When you find the perfect world, send me the address. Thanx for your comments.
It happened to me. How can I say in other way. You have your idea and I have mine. Ok?
🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍 germans lost ALL credit ! The best VW is the the old 32b (Quantum) type . . . see also BRAZIL . . . Just do NOT crash it please . . . drive carefull and relaxed (its without ABS, Airbag etc.. . .but lasts 4-500.000. KM ! )
@@jonplamondon4076 🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍 my vintage AUDI 4000 ran also about 435.000 KM without much bucks for maintenance. . . .
Does anyone know the part number for this part? I just got a used 2014 jetta and my door on the driver side won’t open from the outside
Great job, thank you I did it with your help, fixed it perfectly Big Thank you
Great info thanks for sharing. ...funny a lot of people think german cars are the very good but they have a lot of hidden flaws in there design like every other manufacturers. ....
Hovermotion German cars are CRAP
Shut up u guys probably never owned a german
P Frenchenstein which ones are better then?
@@frenchenstein After AD 2000 -> sure !
I am facing this issue with my vw golf but it happens with me only sometimes and sometimes it works fine.. i can easily open it from inside
Thanks a million! This saved my bacon!!!
Great!
Every door works but the drivers door in my car
Well bummer. That's the one you need the most.
That's a bit of an assumption.
I'm having the same problem. How did you end up opening the door?
Thank You very much , helped me loads today :)
Golf door now open,what was the issue new battery in remote but if we use the key in the door and deadlock it,won't open again...only with remote.wierd!
Maybe, but WD40 is a water displacement product, not a lubricant.
Happened to me today!!! What a nightmare! I unlocked, opened the door sat inside and proceeded to shut only to have the door NOT CLOSE!!!! I panicked!!! I had to be at an appt and my only option was to wrap the seat belt around the handle AND was holding the end of the buckle all the way ......yes I drove! I called the dealership, not much help other than "Bring it in".....about half an hour later, I nudged it a bit and found that it had magically closed........Am taking it in tomorrow to demand it be looked at! GRRRR
I have lost hours and hours in disassembling and reassembling my VW Golf 4 driver side door because of this issue. Have changed two door lock modules until I found out about this. This made me so mad that this small thing caused such a time waste. Thank you a lot for sharing this and helping lost people like me.
...every journey starts with a ridiculous handshake. Twist the key, fist bump the handle, pull open the door.I live the "Macarena".
I noticed this spring while replacing the micro switch and wondered why it was even there too. Sometimes they over engineer some neat stuff though as if its for catching that hook for ease of installation...."whats this? designers are thinking about the guy installing the part? nahhhhh...couldnt be" lol