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vw golf sport mk 5 lock module replacement

  • 20-05-2012 5:02pm
    #1
    dev100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks

    Problem stupid vw golf mk 5 lock on rear passenger door is locking but not opening all the time rather waiting for it to completely fail and lock shut . I have purchased a new solenoid actuactor for it. Have the door card off. Took out the 2 screws that holds the unit in. I cant seem to drop unit down . Im sure its connected to door handle but unsure after this

    Can someone give me a solution on how to drop the actuactor out? any video links would be helpful. Actually any help is appreciated


    Thanks
    D


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  • #2
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    You are going about it the wrong way. You have to take off the door skin to change the lock. You actually don't even have to remove the door card from the inside at all.


  • #3
    dev100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭dev100


    How does one do that?


  • #4
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    Torx head screws hold the door skin on. Open the door and you will see them. Obviously you will also have to disconnect the door handle from the lock before you take the door skin off as well.


  • #5
    dev100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭dev100


    George Dalton wrote: »
    Torx head screws hold the door skin on. Open the door and you will see them. Obviously you will also have to disconnect the door handle from the lock before you take the door skin off as well.

    http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/door-skin-jetta-remove.htm

    Thanks George. I see the torx heads to be opened and the plastic at side of needs to come off. The door handle is the next problem . how do i unhook the door handle ? Do I take off the plastic clip beside door handle on the outside?

    Sorry for the stupid questions:)


  • #6
    Glasshammer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Glasshammer


    I have had the same issue. Was getting ridiculous quotes of between €500 - €850
    Main dealer wanted to cut door card. Break lock and replace both.
    A lot of people wanted to cut the door card which is fairly costly to replace along with a new lock.
    I got a locksmith Called Steve Guard to replace mine.
    He knew exactly the problem. Door deadlocked
    Based beside Croke park. Basically broke into the car (No damage caused)
    Broke the lock and replaced with one I had bought from main dealer.
    So got out with final cost under €300.
    Happy Days !!!
    :cool:


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  • #7
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,207 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    My sister had the same problem and it cost her 220-250 to replace!


  • #8
    Glasshammer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Glasshammer


    freshpopcorn wrote: »
    My sister had the same problem and it cost her 220-250 to replace!

    @ freshpopcorn. Where did she get it done at that price. Did that also include labour in getting door open and new lock?


  • #9
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,207 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Glasshammer wrote: »
    @ freshpopcorn. Where did she get it done at that price. Did that also include labour in getting door open and new lock?

    It did and it was at a local garage in North Cork. I'll send you a link to it if you live near there.


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