A common problem with volkswagen door barrels.
04 passat door locks not working.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
I m experiencing a few problems with my power door locks.
The door lock working in only one direction.
Raise support the vehicle safely according to manufacturer jacking supporting positions.
On my 2004 vw passat gl.
Mkiv door locks explained.
Their antitheft feature means they can rotate up to 180 degrees but if you turn too far they break you can dow.
When where needed.
Since so many people with 99 5 01 mkiv cars seem to be having trouble with their door locks not working properly also prevalent in b5 passats i thought i d put together a quick explanation about how the locks work in our cars and why there s been so many problems.
The door being the only door in the car with a faulty power lock system.
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This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
The alarm will arm but the door can still be opened.
I have tried both remote ke read more.
Even better you can get one under warranty from us at a discount from 30 80.
People with the newer and quieter door lock mechanisms should not have the problems.
The door lock works in only one direction.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
The biggest problem is that when i lock the doors with the key all the locks go down but the passenger front one pops back up.
Outside lock handle cable failure part number 3c0837017.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
If it turns out that the lock actuator may be the problem we suggest replacing it.