That was simply an oversight on the part of the vw engineers.
Vanagon sliding door lock doesnt stay unlocked.
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Spray the door key with a graphite based lubricant.
Open the door and check to see where the petroleum jelly has transferred to the latch on the door frame.
The linkage can sometimes pop off especially if the doors have been unlocked with a slim jim or door hanger recently.
That means you can very easily lock your keys in the vehicle often in the ignition often with the engine running.
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Don t use a wet.
Whereas neither front door on a vanagon will lock when open the button just won t go down the passenger door on a eurovan will.
Flip the key and open the door.
A bad door lock actuator door lock solenoid.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
Attempt to turn the lock.
If it isn t in alignment with the lock that might be why the lock is not working.
A bad key fob remote if it s not one of these items it could be an issue with the linking rod connector.