How to replace the door lock actuator the outer part of the plastic handle comes off relatively easily and once you ve done that there are only three screws holding the interior trim on the car.
2002 vw passat driver door lock problem.
I had seen dozens of threads on several websites where people have had this problem but never seen a solution that works for me.
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The problem with my door was that it would not unlock via any means be it by the key interior handle or drivers door unlock button.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The door lock works in only one direction.
L have a 2002 volkswagen passat diesel estate 2002 the drivers side passenger door will not unlock.
Raise support the vehicle safely according to manufacturer jacking supporting positions.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
When opening the car all the other three plastic knobs pop up but the faulty one does not cannot open from inside or outside this problem has been on and off for the past couple of months but will not unlock at all now.
I can lock all the doors 4 on my 2002 passat with the remote but i can only unlock the driver door with it.
There was a fantastic website write up which was beautifully put together with photos showing every step of the way and i am sure that my.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
The other 3 doors will not unlock with the remote.
Volkswagen passat owners have reported 50 problems related to door latch under the latches locks linkage category.
Hi guys i have a real problem in that my central locking has failed on the front passenger door lock of my 2002 passat 2 0.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.