2000 Passat Door Lock Problem

A classic symptom includes the driver s door not remotely locking unless first remotely unlocked.

2000 passat door lock problem.

Locks work from the switch but not the remote. When where needed. The car appears to not know when the driver s door is open as revealed by the puddle light not coming on. You can hear the door lock actuator clicking but the door is still locked though sometimes it opens but you have to pull on the door handle several times.

Rate comment share subscribe. Average failure mileage is 90 000 miles. The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work. If this happens the problem is with the remote.

This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator. When the door is locked 9 out of 20 times you cannot unlock it with the key or the key less remote unit. The 2000 volkswagen passat has 1 problems reported for door lock malfunction. Learn more about used 2000 volkswagen passat vehicles.

Get 2000 volkswagen passat values consumer reviews safety ratings and find cars for sale near you. The worst complaints are door lock malfunction overhead lamp switch broke and will not start. The door lock works in only one direction.