MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Tortaruga on May 27, 2013, 10:35:15 am

Title: Drivers door lock
Post by: Tortaruga on May 27, 2013, 10:35:15 am

VCDS scan a month ago showed the address 42 intermittent fault.

Unlocking with the fob is now intermittent. It sometimes opens first time, sometimes takes 2-3 presses on the fob. All other doors open fine first time. Also using the unlock button on the inside door card is intermittent.

However if I put the key in the lock barrel it opens the door no problem. Is the barrel lock mechanical and so not connected to the door lock control module?

I just want to see if there might be an issue with the fob or something before I go to the hassle and replace the door lock control module.

Thanks

Title: Re: Drivers door lock
Post by: callis on May 27, 2013, 11:44:58 am

Lock barrel is mechanical.

Sounds like a faulty door lock module. I have replaced two myself, seems to be a common problem. Easy job to do tbh, just take your time.

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Drivers door lock
Post by: Tortaruga on May 27, 2013, 12:08:06 pm

Thanks :happy2:
Reassuring to know it's mechanical so I won't be screwed when the module dies completely.

The module is quite pricey, but it can be fixed with a bit of effort and a soldering iron according to this guide:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5694197-Door-Module-Repair-DIY&p=77459409#post77459409

Title: Re: Drivers door lock
Post by: chowgar on May 28, 2013, 12:39:33 am

if it fails completely and your door is closed.... its gonna be a biach to fix...

Title: Re: Drivers door lock
Post by: Tortaruga on May 28, 2013, 11:01:28 pm

^^^If it fails completely I shall open it with the barrel lock which is mechanical, as discussed above. Unless Callis's assertion is incorrect?