The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
Vw rear door lock problem.
If it turns out that the lock actuator may be the problem we suggest replacing it.
Apparently its quite common with vw cars of this age.
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.
One of the door lock jammed inside and wouldn t allow the door to be open.
The door being the only door in the car with a faulty power lock system.
Common on many german cars.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
How gain entry via a vw door that won t open from inside or outside.
You can get an oem lock actuator for about 50 100.
The door lock working in only one direction.
When the other doors are unlocked the faulty door makes an unusual noise as if something is trying to move but can t.
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Has anyone had this problem.
Common door locking module in this video i show how to deal with the problem buy a vw g.
The door lock works in only one direction.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.