Rear left door not opening?

[marcoz]

Went to get my jacket out of the back seat and my door wont open? seems to be permanently locked tried opening from the inside aswell. Any idea how to sort this out?

[RolfGolf]

Went to get my jacket out of the back seat and my door wont open? seems to be permanently locked tried opening from the inside aswell. Any idea how to sort this out?

Pray - it's a known problem with the door locks on Mk4's. The solder joints on the microswitch fail leaving the door in a locked state. It's possible to replace the switch, but only when you've managed to get the door open. Many people suggest having one person outside trying to open the door as you try to open it from the inside etc. - it's a long shot.

Check this thread: VWVortex.com - MKIV door locks explained - why you're having problems!!!

- and good luck.

[Black Betty]

Pray - it's a known problem with the door locks on Mk4's. The solder joints on the microswitch fail leaving the door in a locked state. It's possible to replace the switch, but only when you've managed to get the door open. Many people suggest having one person outside trying to open the door as you try to open it from the inside etc. - it's a long shot.

Check this thread: VWVortex.com - MKIV door locks explained - why you're having problems!!!

- and good luck.

I have the same issue with my Mk4, same door and all - however, every now and then it decides to unlock and then i have a perfectly functioning door for a few days before it locks again- so there's still hope!

[WhO]

Try pulling gently and repeatedly on the internal handle whilst simultaneously locking and unlocking the doors with the unlock button on the drivers door (or i guess you could use the remote too) Worked for me

[YellowDieselGolf]

Mine was stuck shut with the deadlock engaged. I guessed it was a dead motor so I bought a used latch from a wrecker.

I read a tip that said to use a rubber mallet and bash the door from the inside (trim removed) while rapid-fire pressing the unlock button. The idea is that you'll rattle the loose solder joint and be able to open the door. Did it for half an hour and it didn't work for me.

I gave up and took it to the dealers and they destroyed the latch, got the door open and put in the replacement. It worked for about three goes and then the used latch died too. Grrr. Couldn't open the door, but this time I could hear the motor so it's a different issue. An hour and a half labour and a $95 latch down the drain.

They quoted me three hours of labour to get the door open (again!) and put in a new latch.



I gave this a try with a thin piece of wire. Worked with the 2nd latch, but not the 1st. Hopefully it'll save me some labour costs the next time I visit the dealer.

Black Betty - Suggest you get it sorted ASAP. When it dies completely you'll double the time you need to fix it.

[Black Betty]

Black Betty - Suggest you get it sorted ASAP. When it dies completely you'll double the time you need to fix it.

Already got a replacement latch sorted - it might also be worth noting that the same thing happened to my boyfriend when he owned the car, so he took it apart gave it a good clean and after that it wasn't an issue for a good 6 months. Not saying that it shouldn't be a priority to get fixed, just that the problem seems to be intermittent...