Passat Driver Door Wont Lock

I m assuming that it s the door lock actuator.

Passat driver door wont lock.

Average repair cost is 650 at 81 350 miles. I have got two keys on my vw passat 2006 both start the car but only 1 opens and locks it i have put a new battery in but it still doesn t unlock or lock i haven t got a manual so does it just. I can pop the cover off of the door handle to use the manual lock but that s a pain. Browse other questions tagged vw locks door passat or ask your own question.

The 2013 volkswagen passat has 3 problems reported for door lock not working. Remove the cap from the door handle on the driver door. The rear nearside door now consistantly won t open making replacing the door lock actuator the part that is currently believed to be at fault somewhat harder to replace. Interior handle or drivers door unlock button.

I know that it was a common problem on the earlier vw s. While standing immediately next to the vehicle press the unlock button on the remote control vehicle key.