My 2004 vw passat has an issue where the nearside rear door will not always open when the corresponding button is pressed on the car key.
Vw rear door lock problem.
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Common on many german cars.
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One of the door lock jammed inside and wouldn t allow the door to be open.
The door lock works in only one direction.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
Common door locking module in this video i show how to deal with the problem buy a vw g.
When the other doors are unlocked the faulty door makes an unusual noise as if something is trying to move but can t.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
The door lock working in only one direction.
If it turns out that the lock actuator may be the problem we suggest replacing it.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
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How gain entry via a vw door that won t open from inside or outside.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
Apparently its quite common with vw cars of this age.