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VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door - Fixed #

Posted by Andrew Moorey on November 25, 2011, 7:14 am

Year of Manufacture *: 2000
( Optional ) Engine Code or CC: 2.0GTi

Hi

Cant get the front passenger door open from inside or out. Does not unlock with central locking on fob, door key or button on drivers door console. Pulling the internal handle raises the knob but doesn't release the latch and as you let the handle go the knob drops back down. Holding the knob up doesn't help.
Tried pushing the cable in the back edge of the outer handle but no joy. Thought of taking the rear pass door off then releasing the plate where the key hole is on the drivers door to see if it can be manually unlocked?

Re: VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #

Posted by paul goswell <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=UKAT5240' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2011, 3:35 pm, in reply to "VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #"
Paul Goswell

had same problem on a audi i code read and found codes on the door mechanisms i cleared all codes and it all started working

Re: VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #

Posted by David Davies <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=UKAT5218' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2011, 6:25 pm, in reply to "VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #"
David Davies

http://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/msg/1301392081.html
Reading this thread may help.

Re: VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #

Posted by liamclohessy <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=ukat3050' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2011, 6:31 pm, in reply to "VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #"
Liam Clohessy

Had same problem with lots of vw ,skoda and audi doors.Sometimes you get lucky by pressing key fob open and close as you pull lever inside.Lockingt mechanism is faulty and this sometimes releases it.If it does work change lock anyway as it will happen again.Best of luck as they are not easy to open otherwise.

Re: VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #

Posted by ian slattery <iframe src='https://members4.boardhost.com/ukautotalk/info/user=UKAT1196' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2011, 7:19 pm, in reply to "Re: VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #"
Ian Slattery

I would take the rear door off for easy access. Then get a welding rod or pick and get it into the catch until it releases. You can practice on the door that does open until you have your rod the right shape. Once you get the right spot the door goes on to the first catch and the second time it opens.

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Posted by Andrew Moorey on December 2, 2011, 6:30 am, in reply to "Re: VW Golf IV 2.0GTi 2000 - Unable to open passenger door #"
Message modified by board administrator December 2, 2011, 1:54 pm

Removed rear door then using a reciprocal air saw cut the loop of the door lock off the b post.Bit of a knife and fork approach but effective!Lots of gaffer tape ensured no damage to paintwork.

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