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Drivers door won't lock using key fob

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DeadMau5:
Right, thought I would update this. The problem returned so I thought I would try my luck and buy a new lock mechanism off eBay (bad move). Booked the car in with joe from Leominster vag tech to replace it and then found the door locked but wouldn't unlock lol. Luckily he knew a few tricks to unlock it and it eventually unlocked. I then knew I had to buy a new genuine one so £165 later for the new part joe fitted it and all is working again. Lesson learnt there haha.

pjuster:
Hi DeadMau5,

Can you elaborate on why it was a bad move to buy one of ebay, I've done the same and am planning to fit it next week.  What was wrong or the problem with the ebay one ?

I've bought one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OEM-Rear-Right-Door-Lock-Latch-Actuator-For-VW-Jetta-Golf-GTI-MK5-Touran-Touareg-/221463070036?hash=item33903a4554

any info gratefully received.

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