Now who would think that your vid posted 10 years ago is legendary here we are in 2024 and boy did your vid help I have quite a rare 1998 B5 1.8t turbo sport had it nearly 20 years now still love it drives like a dream still not much has ever gone wrong with it until recently window regulator easy job but made a couple of schoolboy errors haha eg should have taken the module off when I had the regulator off but dohh I forgot so had to do the whole lot again respect to you your knowledge on VWs in fantastic 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for time and commitment you have in contributing to the greater good. Tried the things you suggested above but was still operating intermittently. The solution in my case was to pry the motor retaining tabs apart (as there was carbon staining apparent through the translucent plastic end plate) blow out the deposit, gently clean up the tiny armature with a bit of fine emery paper, scrape the insulator with a fine blade, I only had brake cleaner available, so splashed a bit of that on, dried off with an airline and reassembled. Now it functions perfectly.
Your videos are great! Very informative, I've been wanting to do this repair for a long time on my MK4 Jetta but was a little wary, but watching you preform the repair has given me a better sense of what I need to take on the project. My only concern is that where the lock cylinder meets the module is broken as well as there is no resistance when I turn my key.
Thanks a million BMAC VAGS 100% i should have followed this DIY fix a year ago already but was just too lazy, now this was on a vw polo 2006 model. well i found the tiny 'T' shaped button on the micro switch broken into three pieces, but with a bit of Q-bond kit i managed to get it all together again. now my door is 100%
Thanks mate. I removed the lock with a microswitch for the Škoda Octavia A5. It's a different lock, but it's the same micro switch. It does not have to open a lock like in your video, because it's outside the lock. I did not have such an electric cleaner, but I cleaned the contacts with fine sandpaper. Now the micro switch works normally.
Planning on putting this to the test tomorrow. This video was very in-debth and i feel confident fixing this. Also glad i dont have to spend the $50 to replace it.
OMG, Thank you for making this video! I will be trying to do this with my Dub. I have had two dubs with this problem. It is too common! Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I will certainly try to buy the switch from you if I am in need of that switch.
I wish Id seen this 3 weeks ago, just bought a new doorlock barrel for $225 and the problem it seems is the micro switch.great video thanks for taking the time to put it up.
BMAC VAGS You have produced an excellent in depth and clear tutorial on the subject . I only wish it had been around when I fixed my lock on a Touran. I bought a new lock at around £100.
WOW, this was extremely helpful in getting my driver door fixed. The way you walked through and explained every single part step-by-step could not have been done any better, and thank you for using an HD camera to film this so we can see the small parts, especially when it came to re-seating the T-bit back in to the black clip. Definitely one of the best walkthroughs I've seen on here. My driver door doesn't recognize when it's open whatsoever and the old WD-40 trick didn't help at all, so my next step is taking it out and doing exactly this. Do you think it'd be best to re-solder all the contact points while it's open too, or is that not what causes the problem with the door not recognized as being open? My alarm has never gone off on me and and it locks and unlocks as well as arms the alarm using the key with no problems, but if I don't have to spend all that time and money on buying a solder gun for something that isn't the problem then would be a huge saver. Thanks again, keep up the great work!
Finally got round to removing the lock mechanism, I just hope I can take it apart, clean it and get the thing back together, I'll be studying your video. Thanks.
Brilliant description on how to repair the fault. We have tried once before but never checked the micro-switch. thanks I am sure this is going to rectify the problem
Great vid! I just bought a VW T5 multivan today got home and realised the drivers door opens with the key fob but doesn't lock with the key fob. Its not a big problem I just use the key to lock it but I will certainly have a bash at fixing it after watching this. Thanks for the vid
excelente. Gracias por el tutorial, he arreglado mi cerradura simplemente limpiando bien el microswitch y sobre todo metiendo svitol en la parte de la cerradura que va a presionar el microswitch
Wow, thank you so much for the great effort you put in this video. I do not understand how you got 21 unlike! !! Great video... keep up the good work man. Thanks again
He knows what he's talking about. However, it is not necessary to remove all these parts to get that troublesome switch out. Just clip the wires and replace it without opening that delicate cover and separating all the mechanicals.
Great video. I'm surprised how easy you made that seem, as long as someone is willing to out the time into it. I just bought a very ragged 1999 golf and it has a lot of projects needed. This might be one of them.
Hi mate, great video. I have a question, my b6 passat when unlocked doesn't allow me to open the door from the outside, I have to pull interior handle and then I can open it from the outside
down to the point! good job keeping the video flowing....I come across a lot of videos of people talking about their video when they need to get on with it already. job well done. as for the instruction, I have yet to attempt it, but it sounds like the issue I am having. worth the shot before dropping $180
Thanks for my micro switch which arrived yesterday. All fitted and working great!! I need to get central locking switch working now. When I operate the close switch in vehicle all doors lock but the door I’ve recently fitted switch to locks and then re opens straight away??
Thanks for this video, really useful. I've got a Mk1 Octavia and it wouldn't sense if the drivers door was open, so no alarm sounded if you left the lights on when you opened the drivers door with the ignition key removed. I had to replace the microswitch, got one from Maplins for a couple of pounds, and with a slight modification to fit it, all is working perfectly.
Brilliant video. I've got this module on both my own 3-door VW Golf (2003) and my mother's 3-door VW Polo (2007) - on both passenger doors. The passenger sides puddle light doesn't come on, central locking affected on passenger doors, and a diagnostic scan comes back with an issue pointing to door module. It's a great video, and so is your other one - about actually accessing the module. I might give it a try. Thanks so much - you're the best.
Thank you, 1958, for the awesome video and very well detailed description on RENNLIST. I'm a visual guy, so I'd like to ask for a link to the video where you show how to remove the panel. You mentioned some wires get pulled, others you work around. Need to drill or grind rivets, then sheetmetal screws to keep things together. I'm confused. Mostly afraid to do it incorrectly and end up with a door with no panel. I know his is an old post but I'm hoping you have a link to a video for this... thanks, you rock. V.
Again, congratulations on another fantastic video. You are really gifted in explaining how everything works. I am looking forward to look at my door locks. Thanks, JC
Thanks a lot for the video, helped a lot! (1999 Passat 1.8t) The problem I found with one of my modules was neither the switches nor the solder connections, but the little motor was having trouble. I tested it with a 9-volt battery and found it would operate intermittently and would work once I gave it a nudge. I sprayed it with some all-purpose lubricant (need to buy some of your electronics cleaner, probably) and it seems to work much better. The problem I had was that I'd hear the whir and maybe see the lock move a little, but not make it. Sometimes helped by alternating lock & unlock until it would engage. Next door to do is driver's-side rear, which has some of the symptoms you mention... central unit never recognized that it is opened and lock actuator doesn't work.
sjkellogg I have the same Passat 1999. Drivers door not lock from the inside. It locks and unlocks immediately and all other locks (except 1 back) are locked. Did you find a solution?
great tips and video. My 05 Passat has this problem. I am on my way to fixing it. I have repaired New Beetle switches by replacing them with one from Radio Shack, but this installation is much easier. Thanks much
Cheers for the video mate! 01 Porsche 911 Turbo (996 Model) has the same mechanism and cleaning out the plunger fixed the window dropping and the interior light switching issue I had. Thanks sir!
Hi BMAC VAGS, very instructive and clear video. Like some others who have commented my door lock has the relevant microswitch riveted to the frame. What's your advice on how to take this one off for inspection (and where necessary repair or replacement) and more important put it back on in a way that it will function again?
hi mate ive got a 2012 audi a3 that has a locking problem it unlocks via the key but will not lock off the key i can manually lock it on drivers door but only drivers door locks and boot does not open unless you do it through the boot manually .i would be very grateful of any advice as you are the top man on vw and audi on utube thanks
I i ow this is old, but if you see this - thank you. I didn't need to fix the door sensor, but I've been trying ti figure out a way to install a cheap relay-based remote locking kit in the VWs, becsuse my lock cylinder is busted. Installing such a kit is a proper PITA on these VWs because at least on the Passat B5, the driver door key and lock cylinder doesn't actually actuate the door lock in any mechanical way; it only rotates that plastic cam, which push on those two microswitches to trigger the door lock actuator. And if you can't make it do that, you're kinda screwed because the door locks circuit on these cars actually operate over can-bus. The only circuit in the car that does. Thanks to your video, I now see how I can hook this up: drill a small hole, hook the remote kit relay outputs to the pads on those microswitches.
Thanks. Great vid. Hope I can do same. My drivers door lock on crafter stopped locking the door. Central locking hasn't worked for months. No damp in overhead console. I did drop coffee on the top (cup holder] the other day ! Oops
The Golf V has the same locking system ? I have this intermitent problem with the driver's door... It stoped working from remote and it works only if i use the key ... All other doors respond to the remote imput ! thank you, NICE VIDEO ! SUBSCRIBED !
Great video mate. Having some issues with my Seat leon at the moment. I've put the new microswitch, the one in the locking part. The new problem is that the central locking doesn't work on that door now and the locking mechanism seems to work perfectly...hmm anyway great video and I'm going back to work.
Thanks for this video, it was seriously helpful. Its worth noting that my Australian delivered Bora 4Motion V6 was slightly different than in the video. The spring catch that you showed is different but not likely to cause a problem. The big difference is that the microswitch is permanently mounted. The silver housing to keep it in doesn't exist and the 2 locator pins at the bottom are welded in, so not made to pull it out. I broke the welds and super glued it back in. It works for the moment but if it goes again I'll buy a replacement. What "went" on mine is that the welds had probably stretched and the 'button' was sitting above the part it is pushed in by. Hard to explain. Switch wasnt being switched. I'm not sure if its worth doing the other doors as they've all gone. Might just buy replacements as I cant see my "Fix" lasting too long.
We have 2008 Tiguan, already changed the door lock module couple years ago, but here comes the problem again, that's how I came here. We've spent almost all our vacation in Italy searching for the VW services so we could lock our car because the lock broke at the beggining of the journey and the front door couldn't be locked automatically nor manually!!! And it is not the only lock problem that we've had. I think VW's have some s*itty door lock systems. Thanks for the video BMAC.
Yes and no. I bought my wife a cheap Honda Logo and its of so poor quality everywhere, that we're mentally prepared to "forgive" the flimsy design and always buy a new replacement, whereas the VW is expected to never fail AND be repairable without any doubt. Why? If spares (OEM, not Chinese knockoffs) cost about the same.
That is exactly the problem with my 2006 Jetta 2.5...No Chime, no buzzer when I leave headlights on, no door open indicator in the instrument cluster/dash, no bottom red light, no courtesy lights when I open driver door...looks a lot easier to replace the entire unit for 22.50 on eBay instead of messing with it...I can finally say that I KNOW what the problem is. Thank you!
Or buy a new microswitch : www.ebay.de/itm/2-x-Mikroschalter-fur-ZV-Turschloss-VW-Golf-4-Bora-Passat-3B-Microschalter-/271026951340?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item3f1a7714ac
Nice video. What would your think the issue is when the door won't lock or unlock (electrically). I have to use the 'mechanical' key lock on the drivers side and then have to reach across the seat to unlock the passenger side with the handle. My passenger side door stopped first and then months later the driver's side also stopped 'electrically' locking/unlocking. I was going to purchase an entire module, but after watching your video very much feel I could repair them instead. I thought it might be either a solenoid or motor (not knowing how it really functions). Would be very interested to find any suggestions for repairing my issue. Thanks!
I had the little plastic pin that holds the spring to the housing break off it appears, when I took the switch apart the contactor and spring were just floating around. I'm going to try just removing those parts and leaving the circuit open, which I think will just tell the computer the door is always closed. Don't have time to order a new microswitch and I'm not doing this twice! :D Thanks for great video to confirm what my problem was!
I have almost the same kind of problem. ....I should never have taken the switch apart. ...it made a klicking noice, so I guess it was OK. But when I took it apart the super tiny spring and another small t shaped part came loose. Can't figure out how to mount them back correctly. ..Only 2 loose parts inside the switch right?
sweet dude I will give this a try. I noticed a small piece of white plastic fly off when you opened the parts, what was that? did you break something? You also mentioned a rubber seal that was broken or cracked. You didn't mention replacing it. I think what happens is that people forget to close their windows and water gets inside the door and allows dirt to get in there like your video. I think that's what happened to mine.
Thanks, this is an excellent video. I recently had my door module replaced because the alarm would go off at random, the dome light didn't work, the indicator signal for headlights left on didn't work, and the doors would lock when they shouldn't. Everything is now working fine, except the alarm has still randomly going off. Is there possibly a reset or something for the alarm that should have been completed? It was an expensive repair, and I'm at a loss. Appreciate any suggestion (s).
Many thanks for this video - I just took my rear lock mechanism to pieces and fixed it by reflowing the solder on the circuit board - apparently this (dry solder joints) is a common fault. The symptom was that the rear lock would unlock a few seconds after it was locked, which was very annoying!
Hi, i have an other question. Did you have ever measured the resistance of the Microswitch inside of the lockmodule? E.g. from the switch which is sensing the locked/unlocked position? In my rear left doorlock i can only measure 60mega ohm or infinit. And for the SAFE/UNSAFE it is the same . Also the same resistances.
Check for dry joints on the 6 (or 8) pins connecting to the plastic connector on the PCB, I've seen many where that was the problem and the micro switches themselves were fine.
Super video mate! This may be a silly question, but, can i swap the module from drivers side to passenger side? As the central locking does not work from the Drivers door, but works from the passenger door.
Thanks for the video. I have an issue with mine. Drivers door is in deadlock. Won't open from inside or outside. Carnt get the latch out the door as I carnt open it! Any ideas welcome👍
Hello I have a 2008 skoda octavia scout last month or so i have had what i think is what your saying. Symptoms are driving the drivers door only sounds like it unlocks interior light comes on and shows up on maxi dot driver door open but its not open physical. Also while car lock and no one in it the car alarm will just actived. It is only intermittent at the moment is it just a matter of new micro switch. Regards Alex
Hi, great video. I change that switch with a new one. Problem is door don't open from outside when it stays 1 day ou more, but when you open from inside it works well. Any solution!!??🤔🤔 Thanks to much
Hi BMAC. I've got a mk4 golf gti 2 door. Both locking modules are playing up. On Both sides the puddle light aren't working and to top it up the buzzer is gone. Really tempted to give it a go. I live in London, whitechapel area. Can come and give you a visit if you live local and have time to spare. Thanks mate!
Nice video!! Can a VW Golf MK3 that uses a pneumatic door lock mechansim be converted to a solenoid type universal actuator? The pneumatic pump is either expensive or out of supply already. Your input would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
My friend has an 09 seat Leon and the car locks with the button but won't unlock the back doors at all. Have to reach in and pull the interior handle to open the back doors. Any advice?
The actuator on my golf 2008 has a problem that the rear left door intermittently won’t unlock. When you press the button the lock makes a clunk - clunk lock/unlock sound. Sometimes it unlocks but not always. Any idea which micro switch to look at? At AUD 350 to replace the actuator I would rather just fix the micro switch. Hope the house renovation is going well. Thanks, great video
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Now who would think that your vid posted 10 years ago is legendary here we are in 2024 and boy did your vid help I have quite a rare 1998 B5 1.8t turbo sport had it nearly 20 years now still love it drives like a dream still not much has ever gone wrong with it until recently window regulator easy job but made a couple of schoolboy errors haha eg should have taken the module off when I had the regulator off but dohh I forgot so had to do the whole lot again respect to you your knowledge on VWs in fantastic 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for time and commitment you have in contributing to the greater good.
Tried the things you suggested above but was still operating intermittently.
The solution in my case was to pry the motor retaining tabs apart (as there was carbon staining apparent through the translucent plastic end plate) blow out the deposit, gently clean up the tiny armature with a bit of fine emery paper, scrape the insulator with a fine blade, I only had brake cleaner available, so splashed a bit of that on, dried off with an airline and reassembled.
Now it functions perfectly.
You’ve helped me out immensely, time and time again. Still have my stateside 2004 Jetta AWP / 5 speed/ 231,000 miles. Running like a dream. Thank you!
This, I'm so thankful for all the MK4 videos 🥰👍🏽🙏🏽🍺🍻
Your videos are great! Very informative, I've been wanting to do this repair for a long time on my MK4 Jetta but was a little wary, but watching you preform the repair has given me a better sense of what I need to take on the project. My only concern is that where the lock cylinder meets the module is broken as well as there is no resistance when I turn my key.
I just solved the same problem right now with your the help of your video, many thanks from RSA, EC
Thanks a million BMAC VAGS 100% i should have followed this DIY fix a year ago already but was just too lazy, now this was on a vw polo 2006 model. well i found the tiny 'T' shaped button on the micro switch broken into three pieces, but with a bit of Q-bond kit i managed to get it all together again. now my door is 100%
I just wanted to thank you because I had this problem and your cleaning trick worked.
Thanks mate. I removed the lock with a microswitch for the Škoda Octavia A5. It's a different lock, but it's the same micro switch. It does not have to open a lock like in your video, because it's outside the lock. I did not have such an electric cleaner, but I cleaned the contacts with fine sandpaper. Now the micro switch works normally.
Planning on putting this to the test tomorrow. This video was very in-debth and i feel confident fixing this. Also glad i dont have to spend the $50 to replace it.
Fixed my central locking on my Mazda RX8,your videos were a big help,didn't need to buy any new parts,phew!
OMG, Thank you for making this video! I will be trying to do this with my Dub. I have had two dubs with this problem. It is too common! Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I will certainly try to buy the switch from you if I am in need of that switch.
I wish Id seen this 3 weeks ago, just bought a new doorlock barrel for $225 and the problem it seems is the micro switch.great video thanks for taking the time to put it up.
Great video, Ive had to do this job on my Mk4 Golf and it worked great for about 12 months and has just started playing up again.
The best write-up on these lock modules that I've seen. Thanks, BMAC VAGS.
BMAC VAGS You have produced an excellent in depth and clear tutorial on the subject . I only wish it had been around when I fixed my lock on a Touran. I bought a new lock at around £100.
At least you found me now, make sure to subscribe
WOW, this was extremely helpful in getting my driver door fixed. The way you walked through and explained every single part step-by-step could not have been done any better, and thank you for using an HD camera to film this so we can see the small parts, especially when it came to re-seating the T-bit back in to the black clip. Definitely one of the best walkthroughs I've seen on here.
My driver door doesn't recognize when it's open whatsoever and the old WD-40 trick didn't help at all, so my next step is taking it out and doing exactly this. Do you think it'd be best to re-solder all the contact points while it's open too, or is that not what causes the problem with the door not recognized as being open? My alarm has never gone off on me and and it locks and unlocks as well as arms the alarm using the key with no problems, but if I don't have to spend all that time and money on buying a solder gun for something that isn't the problem then would be a huge saver. Thanks again, keep up the great work!
No Problem, glad you enjoyed it.
This was very helpful and I manged to fix my central locking system with this tutorial!
Finally got round to removing the lock mechanism, I just hope I can take it apart, clean it and get the thing back together, I'll be studying your video. Thanks.
Brilliant description on how to repair the fault. We have tried once before but never checked the micro-switch. thanks I am sure this is going to rectify the problem
Great vid! I just bought a VW T5 multivan today got home and realised the drivers door opens with the key fob but doesn't lock with the key fob. Its not a big problem I just use the key to lock it but I will certainly have a bash at fixing it after watching this. Thanks for the vid
excelente. Gracias por el tutorial, he arreglado mi cerradura simplemente limpiando bien el microswitch y sobre todo metiendo svitol en la parte de la cerradura que va a presionar el microswitch
Wow, thank you so much for the great effort you put in this video. I do not understand how you got 21 unlike! !! Great video... keep up the good work man. Thanks again
He knows what he's talking about. However, it is not necessary to remove all these parts to get that troublesome switch out. Just clip the wires and replace it without opening that delicate cover and separating all the mechanicals.
Yep just remove the retaining clip if that microswitch (door open/closed sensor) is the problem.
Thanks for the video. It helped me a lot to disassemble and reassemble the lock module.
Just ordered the micro switch and hope it fits and has a good quality. Let’s see! Thank you!
Great video. I'm surprised how easy you made that seem, as long as someone is willing to out the time into it. I just bought a very ragged 1999 golf and it has a lot of projects needed. This might be one of them.
Fantastic write-up, thank you very much!
I can only imagine how much Audi would charge to fix something this simple.
Replace whole locking mechanism...
Hi mate, great video. I have a question, my b6 passat when unlocked doesn't allow me to open the door from the outside, I have to pull interior handle and then I can open it from the outside
down to the point! good job keeping the video flowing....I come across a lot of videos of people talking about their video when they need to get on with it already. job well done. as for the instruction, I have yet to attempt it, but it sounds like the issue I am having. worth the shot before dropping $180
+Jordan Gray I'm Glad you liked the video thanks for the support
Thanks for my micro switch which arrived yesterday. All fitted and working great!! I need to get central locking switch working now. When I operate the close switch in vehicle all doors lock but the door I’ve recently fitted switch to locks and then re opens straight away??
Thanks for this video, really useful. I've got a Mk1 Octavia and it wouldn't sense if the drivers door was open, so no alarm sounded if you left the lights on when you opened the drivers door with the ignition key removed. I had to replace the microswitch, got one from Maplins for a couple of pounds, and with a slight modification to fit it, all is working perfectly.
Brilliant video. I've got this module on both my own 3-door VW Golf (2003) and my mother's 3-door VW Polo (2007) - on both passenger doors. The passenger sides puddle light doesn't come on, central locking affected on passenger doors, and a diagnostic scan comes back with an issue pointing to door module. It's a great video, and so is your other one - about actually accessing the module. I might give it a try. Thanks so much - you're the best.
Thank you, 1958, for the awesome video and very well detailed description on RENNLIST. I'm a visual guy, so I'd like to ask for a link to the video where you show how to remove the panel. You mentioned some wires get pulled, others you work around. Need to drill or grind rivets, then sheetmetal screws to keep things together. I'm confused. Mostly afraid to do it incorrectly and end up with a door with no panel. I know his is an old post but I'm hoping you have a link to a video for this... thanks, you rock. V.
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Thank You for your excellent video!
Now I confident to open and work on my Polo 9n locks.
All the best! BMac rules!
Thank You Ivelina, I love the support
Again, congratulations on another fantastic video. You are really gifted in explaining how everything works. I am looking forward to look at my door locks. Thanks, JC
Thanks a lot for the video, helped a lot! (1999 Passat 1.8t)
The problem I found with one of my modules was neither the switches nor the solder connections, but the little motor was having trouble. I tested it with a 9-volt battery and found it would operate intermittently and would work once I gave it a nudge. I sprayed it with some all-purpose lubricant (need to buy some of your electronics cleaner, probably) and it seems to work much better.
The problem I had was that I'd hear the whir and maybe see the lock move a little, but not make it. Sometimes helped by alternating lock & unlock until it would engage.
Next door to do is driver's-side rear, which has some of the symptoms you mention... central unit never recognized that it is opened and lock actuator doesn't work.
sjkellogg I have the same Passat 1999. Drivers door not lock from the inside. It locks and unlocks immediately and all other locks (except 1 back) are locked. Did you find a solution?
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Thankyou..greatly appreciated
great tips and video. My 05 Passat has this problem. I am on my way to fixing it. I have repaired New Beetle switches by replacing them with one from Radio Shack, but this installation is much easier. Thanks much
Cheers for the video mate! 01 Porsche 911 Turbo (996 Model) has the same mechanism and cleaning out the plunger fixed the window dropping and the interior light switching issue I had. Thanks sir!
Gotta apply this fix tomorrow. Thanks for the how to guide bmac!
Excellent, with much thanks. Revealed my front doors micros are out. No doom light or warning on dash that doors are open not working.
Hi BMAC VAGS, very instructive and clear video. Like some others who have commented my door lock has the relevant microswitch riveted to the frame. What's your advice on how to take this one off for inspection (and where necessary repair or replacement) and more important put it back on in a way that it will function again?
hi mate ive got a 2012 audi a3 that has a locking problem it unlocks via the key but will not lock off the key i can manually lock it on drivers door but only drivers door locks and boot does not open unless you do it through the boot manually .i would be very grateful of any advice as you are the top man on vw and audi on utube thanks
I i ow this is old, but if you see this - thank you. I didn't need to fix the door sensor, but I've been trying ti figure out a way to install a cheap relay-based remote locking kit in the VWs, becsuse my lock cylinder is busted. Installing such a kit is a proper PITA on these VWs because at least on the Passat B5, the driver door key and lock cylinder doesn't actually actuate the door lock in any mechanical way; it only rotates that plastic cam, which push on those two microswitches to trigger the door lock actuator. And if you can't make it do that, you're kinda screwed because the door locks circuit on these cars actually operate over can-bus. The only circuit in the car that does.
Thanks to your video, I now see how I can hook this up: drill a small hole, hook the remote kit relay outputs to the pads on those microswitches.
Thanks for the reply and advice on c.c.m and door lock module.
You are welcome
Thanks for taking the time to make this. I'm going to be doing this to three.
Thank you my friend, it really helped us a lot, It's the same mechanism in the VW POLO 2003
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Your Videos are always very informative . Great Job.
Excellent video! Lot's of patience and detail your efforts were definitely appreciated.
Thank you for watching
Thanks. Great vid. Hope I can do same. My drivers door lock on crafter stopped locking the door. Central locking hasn't worked for months. No damp in overhead console.
I did drop coffee on the top (cup holder] the other day ! Oops
you are a proper legend. watched all your vids thanks for sharing your knowledge ☺
Fun to watch... hopefully this micro switch cleaning will help Prime the fuel pump in my 1.8t
Good video,best to test for power,signal and ground before you take the actuator out,check wiring diagram .
Superb guide. Need to do just this to my Polo drivers door. Its just started not letting me open the door from the inside.
Good Luck
The Golf V has the same locking system ? I have this intermitent problem with the driver's door... It stoped working from remote and it works only if i use the key ... All other doors respond to the remote imput ! thank you, NICE VIDEO ! SUBSCRIBED !
Great video 👍very well done and very much needed. Thank you 🙏
I would have checked to see if the micro-switch had continuity after cleaning and assembly. A multimeter would test it.
Lol, just said the exact same
Wonderful patient craftsman! Thanks so much!
Great video mate. Having some issues with my Seat leon at the moment. I've put the new microswitch, the one in the locking part. The new problem is that the central locking doesn't work on that door now and the locking mechanism seems to work perfectly...hmm anyway great video and I'm going back to work.
Thanks for this video, it was seriously helpful.
Its worth noting that my Australian delivered Bora 4Motion V6 was slightly different than in the video.
The spring catch that you showed is different but not likely to cause a problem. The big difference is that the microswitch is permanently mounted. The silver housing to keep it in doesn't exist and the 2 locator pins at the bottom are welded in, so not made to pull it out. I broke the welds and super glued it back in. It works for the moment but if it goes again I'll buy a replacement. What "went" on mine is that the welds had probably stretched and the 'button' was sitting above the part it is pushed in by. Hard to explain. Switch wasnt being switched.
I'm not sure if its worth doing the other doors as they've all gone. Might just buy replacements as I cant see my "Fix" lasting too long.
The fact this video has 1 Million views just talks volumes about this poor door lock design!
We have 2008 Tiguan, already changed the door lock module couple years
ago, but here comes the problem again, that's how I came here. We've
spent almost all our vacation in Italy searching for the VW services so
we could lock our car because the lock broke at the beggining of the
journey and the front door couldn't be locked automatically nor manually!!! And it is not the only lock problem that we've had. I think
VW's have some s*itty door lock systems. Thanks for the video BMAC.
i fixed mine by taking it apart as far as i could and putting a bunch of WD-40 all over it. Hope this helps!
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Yes and no. I bought my wife a cheap Honda Logo and its of so poor quality everywhere, that we're mentally prepared to "forgive" the flimsy design and always buy a new replacement, whereas the VW is expected to never fail AND be repairable without any doubt. Why? If spares (OEM, not Chinese knockoffs) cost about the same.
Outstanding. Thanks!
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to make it.....
Great Video, helped me repair passenger doors that wasn't working with the key fob :D
That is exactly the problem with my 2006 Jetta 2.5...No Chime, no buzzer when I leave headlights on, no door open indicator in the instrument cluster/dash, no bottom red light, no courtesy lights when I open driver door...looks a lot easier to replace the entire unit for 22.50 on eBay instead of messing with it...I can finally say that I KNOW what the problem is. Thank you!
Excellent work. Thanks so much.
great info, what do you know about the wiring to the vac pump in the boot on mk2 golf and how to test it,what is live earth for it
Or buy a new microswitch : www.ebay.de/itm/2-x-Mikroschalter-fur-ZV-Turschloss-VW-Golf-4-Bora-Passat-3B-Microschalter-/271026951340?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item3f1a7714ac
So helpful! Thanks for posting this
Congrats for the video, the best one, with the best explanation
Nice video. What would your think the issue is when the door won't lock or unlock (electrically). I have to use the 'mechanical' key lock on the drivers side and then have to reach across the seat to unlock the passenger side with the handle. My passenger side door stopped first and then months later the driver's side also stopped 'electrically' locking/unlocking. I was going to purchase an entire module, but after watching your video very much feel I could repair them instead. I thought it might be either a solenoid or motor (not knowing how it really functions). Would be very interested to find any suggestions for repairing my issue. Thanks!
I had the little plastic pin that holds the spring to the housing break off it appears, when I took the switch apart the contactor and spring were just floating around. I'm going to try just removing those parts and leaving the circuit open, which I think will just tell the computer the door is always closed. Don't have time to order a new microswitch and I'm not doing this twice! :D Thanks for great video to confirm what my problem was!
I have almost the same kind of problem. ....I should never have taken the switch apart. ...it made a klicking noice, so I guess it was OK. But when I took it apart the super tiny spring and another small t shaped part came loose. Can't figure out how to mount them back correctly. ..Only 2 loose parts inside the switch right?
sweet dude I will give this a try. I noticed a small piece of white plastic fly off when you opened the parts, what was that? did you break something? You also mentioned a rubber seal that was broken or cracked. You didn't mention replacing it. I think what happens is that people forget to close their windows and water gets inside the door and allows dirt to get in there like your video. I think that's what happened to mine.
very informative video & indeed it was that micro switch in my case. thank you!
Thanks, this is an excellent video. I recently had my door module replaced because the alarm would go off at random, the dome light didn't work, the indicator signal for headlights left on didn't work, and the doors would lock when they shouldn't. Everything is now working fine, except the alarm has still randomly going off. Is there possibly a reset or something for the alarm that should have been completed? It was an expensive repair, and I'm at a loss. Appreciate any suggestion (s).
thanks for your time and sharing
Many thanks for this video - I just took my rear lock mechanism to pieces and fixed it by reflowing the solder on the circuit board - apparently this (dry solder joints) is a common fault. The symptom was that the rear lock would unlock a few seconds after it was locked, which was very annoying!
very clear video, thnx a lot ,you fixed my door alarm problem !
Hi, i have an other question. Did you have ever measured the resistance
of the Microswitch inside of the lockmodule? E.g. from the switch which
is sensing the locked/unlocked position?
In my rear left doorlock i can only measure 60mega ohm or infinit. And for the SAFE/UNSAFE it is the same . Also the same resistances.
Check for dry joints on the 6 (or 8) pins connecting to the plastic connector on the PCB, I've seen many where that was the problem and the micro switches themselves were fine.
Audi TT Mk2 suffer from this too. Brother replace passenger side a year ago, come MOT time, it failed again 😤
Super video mate! This may be a silly question, but, can i swap the module from drivers side to passenger side? As the central locking does not work from the Drivers door, but works from the passenger door.
Awesome video! great close up detailed shots.
Thanks for the video. I have an issue with mine. Drivers door is in deadlock. Won't open from inside or outside. Carnt get the latch out the door as I carnt open it! Any ideas welcome👍
Hello
I have a 2008 skoda octavia scout last month or so i have had what i think is what your saying. Symptoms are driving the drivers door only sounds like it unlocks interior light comes on and shows up on maxi dot driver door open but its not open physical.
Also while car lock and no one in it the car alarm will just actived.
It is only intermittent at the moment is it just a matter of new micro switch. Regards Alex
Hi, great video. I change that switch with a new one. Problem is door don't open from outside when it stays 1 day ou more, but when you open from inside it works well. Any solution!!??🤔🤔 Thanks to much
Hi BMAC. I've got a mk4 golf gti 2 door. Both locking modules are playing up. On Both sides the puddle light aren't working and to top it up the buzzer is gone. Really tempted to give it a go. I live in London, whitechapel area. Can come and give you a visit if you live local and have time to spare. Thanks mate!
Thanks. I wish for old mechanical wind up windows, standard locks and no electronics.
Thanks nice video. Can you please help to show how we can unfit the back door to take the electric lock out?
Excelente! Muchas gracias.
Excelent! thanks so much.
Nice video!! Can a VW Golf MK3 that uses a pneumatic door lock mechansim be converted to a solenoid type universal actuator? The pneumatic pump is either expensive or out of supply already. Your input would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Excellent video, thank you for sharing know-how on this stuff. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent information, hopefully others will read this.
My friend has an 09 seat Leon and the car locks with the button but won't unlock the back doors at all. Have to reach in and pull the interior handle to open the back doors. Any advice?
The actuator on my golf 2008 has a problem that the rear left door intermittently won’t unlock. When you press the button the lock makes a clunk - clunk lock/unlock sound. Sometimes it unlocks but not always. Any idea which micro switch to look at? At AUD 350 to replace the actuator I would rather just fix the micro switch. Hope the house renovation is going well. Thanks, great video
impresionante video. muchas gracias.