Drivers door locking mech

2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0tdi
Car: Volkswagen Passat
Year: 2006
Variant: 2.0tdi
Categories: Leaks & Noises
Cannot open drivers door from outside but can open it from inside
Tried central locking ,tried button on driver door for elec locking
Dont know weather doing something wrong or problem with door lock linkage
Any answers would be helpful
Thanks
Problem added: Jan 27, 2012 (12 years ago)
sounds like you may have a problem with the outer handle operating the latch, however if you take to your local garage for a code read this will show if there are any electrical issues
Answered Jan 28, 2012 (12 years ago)
More likely an outer handle problem, there is a blank on the edge of the door when opened, remove this to acces screw which is released to allow handle to come out for further investigation.

Answered Jan 28, 2012 (12 years ago)
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Answered Jan 29, 2012 (12 years ago)
hold the inside handle in the open position, then pull the outside door handle open, this should fix it, if not pull the inside handle open more firmly & it may click back into position
Answered Jan 29, 2012 (12 years ago)
open the door,
hold the inside door handle in the open position
then pull the outside door handle, whilst still holding the inside door handle, until you feel the preasure change,
you may have too do this a few times
Answered Feb 4, 2012 (12 years ago)

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