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2001 Volkswagen TDI Door Locks

Tiny
TAVISLE
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN TDI
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
The driver door will not unlock from the outside. I have to unlock all the car doors by turning the key twice, open a different door, reach in and open the driver door from the inside. Once unlocked the latch works fine from both inside and out. (Note: the key remote doesn't work since it went through the wash, so I don't know if that would work.)
I have Haynes Manual, but I don't know what I'm looking for once I get into the driver door.
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Friday, October 8th, 2010 AT 9:43 PM

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Tiny
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German cars usually have this problem when the suspect door lock actuator has failed, try replacement of the drivers door lock actuator. I recommend purchasing a Robert Bentley manual for your German car, the Haynes manual is pretty much a waste of paper and ink.
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Friday, October 8th, 2010 AT 11:33 PM
Tiny
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Haynes manuals are loaded with misinformation and will only get you in trouble.
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Saturday, July 7th, 2012 AT 12:20 AM
Tiny
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Tavisle, have you fixed this yet? Most likely what's happened is the connecting rod from the lock cylinder to the locking portion of the latch has fallen off. Replace the grommet/locking clip with a new one (Autozone/Pepe Boys) and reattach the rod, and you should be set.
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 AT 3:03 AM

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