Volkswagen Passat central locking drivers door
Variant: 1.6e manual
Model Year: 1997
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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
Posted: Feb 28, 2013 (11 years ago)
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 .
Posted Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
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.
Posted Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
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 .
Posted Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
thanks again legend
Posted Mar 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
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.
Posted Mar 4, 2013 (11 years ago)
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