Central locking drivers door

1997 Volkswagen Passat 1.6e manual

Car: Volkswagen Passat
Year: 1997
Variant: 1.6e manual

Categories: Leaks & Noises

The lock barrels on the drivers and passenger doors are broken thru the recent frost so I have to lock the central locking by the boot. Recently the driver's door lock sometimes locks and sometimes doesn't. Now the driver's door is locked and will not open inside or out. Recently the dashboard. Started flashing inspection due and now flashing oil light and the word oil but it doesn't need oil. help thanks for any help

Problem added: Feb 28, 2013 (11 years ago)

nijinski

Points: 66

You will have to strip down door trim and repair linkage or replace lock depending on what you find . The warning message will probably be telling you that a service and oil change are overdue .

Answered Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,681

hi legend, thanks for the info, i see what you mean with the message but thhe door link isn't broken. when you pull the inside handle to unlock it it's like your pulling a spring that pulls back.

Answered Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)

nijinski

Points: 66

Thats how the handle works from the inside , it should pull back to original position on door .It may not be operating lock mechanism inside though .

Answered Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,681

thanks again legend

Answered Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)

nijinski

Points: 66

its not a mechanical fault it ties with the immobilizer or computer. i'll have to have to get a fault finder check. unless you have any other ideas at all.

Answered Mar 4, 2013 (11 years ago)

nijinski

Points: 66

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Central locking drivers door

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