driver side door

[watevs]

Hey guys and girl,
Just wanted to see if someone has experienced the following and how they fixed it.

On very rare occasions ( only drive on the weekend) when I accidently drive over pot holes, even if it's a small one, my driver side door becomes unlatched. The light turns on indicating the door is not closed properly. I have to then open the door and close it properly.


Any ideas, this is a real safety issue, hope the door doesn't fly open one day...

Thanks

[will86_]

Hey guys and girl,
Just wanted to see if someone has experienced the following and how they fixed it.

On very rare occasions ( only drive on the weekend) when I accidently drive over pot holes, even if it's a small one, my driver side door becomes unlatched. The light turns on indicating the door is not closed properly. I have to then open the door and close it properly.


Any ideas, this is a real safety issue, hope the door doesn't fly open one day...

Thanks

Man that's strange. I don't think it's anything serious but it'd be worth taking it to your vw dealer and ask them to repair it under warranty. Have you called them?

[watevs]

Yeah I've called them, the guy I spoke to said his never heard of this happening. Told me to bring my car in, the problem is its only happened 3 times in the last 6 months so doubt it will happen when I bring it in.

[vdubmotorworx]

New one on me too...did the door actually open? If it did the the lock catch will be too weak...if it didnt then more than likely a micro switch in the lock faulty....or loose contacts in the door....id say they would be fitting a new door lock for you...VDUB...

[watevs]

New one on me too...did the door actually open? If it did the the lock catch will be too weak...if it didnt then more than likely a micro switch in the lock faulty....or loose contacts in the door....id say they would be fitting a new door lock for you...VDUB...

The door doesn't physically fly open. You can hear the door unlock and the console light switches on indicating the door is not closed properly.

[Hillbilly]

Has your car go auto locking on the central locking system

If so look for a short or loose wire in that.

If the door is physically moving open look to adjusting the striker plate