Mark (216.56.60.99) - Mon Oct 13 11:42:15 2008

I have an 03 Passat that recently is having an electrical problem. Using either the remote or the switch on the door I cannot lock the door. I have to manually use the key to lock/unlock the door to the car. All the other door locks function correctly. Coincidentally, the side mirror on the same door cannot be adjusted and does not defrost. I am sure the two problems are probably connected somehow electrically. I thought maybe a fuse but can't seem to find a fuse for just those two items. I'm now thinking a wire that is common to both. Anyone have any thoughts? By the way, the security system (including the blinking light next to the driver lock) still works.

Reply #1 nadeem (86.17.120.181) - Mon Jan 26 11:38:17 2009

its seems your door actuator which is electric thing and on lock unlock pulse moves the mechanical parts in the door mechanism. if the actuator doesnt work you have to lock the door manually.

best option is to buy full mechanism from scrapyard

Reply #2 Geoff Smith (89.168.250.157) - Wed Feb 4 11:44:37 2009

Recently bought a Passat s 02plate with very similar problems. Dealer admitted it had been standing and jump started. This seems to upset locking and alarm system, quite common in fact. Best first try cure if battery is in good condition is just to disconnect battery for five minutes and reconnect. Worked for mine and a lot of others reading reply's about this problem. But also water/damp damage in CCM can cause many odd electrical faults which is harder to cure by DIY and quite a heavy bill from VW.

Reply #3 bob (67.86.156.190) - Sat May 2 09:23:40 2009

I have a 2000 passat wagon. The rear hatch did not lock for a couple years. Suddenly it will not unlock. Any suggestions??

Reply #4 isaisa (74.160.66.119) - Thu Aug 13 13:16:39 2009

BOB

I have 1999 same problem here

Reply #5 Steve (68.77.171.20) - Wed Aug 26 14:07:12 2009

My mk3 Vr6 gti Dr.side window does not work along with the sunroof. But if I have the key in the run position everything but the driver side window works. If I go to start the car it will only stat if I pressed unlock on the key fob

Please advise thank you.

Reply #6 Stephen Heer (32.176.154.135) - Thu Oct 1 17:16:40 2009

My same problem was fixed by cleaning out the CCM in the floorboard underneath the drivers feat and repaired 7 wires to it that had opened and gotten corrosion on them - the source of the problem was gummed up sunroof drains in between both front door hinges. After cleaning out drains - problem remained solved!

Reply #7 Sam Fleming (194.176.105.43) - Fri Oct 2 10:15:32 2009

Have a VW Passat 4 Motion and have been having a problem with the driver door jamming. Now the problem has escalated and I cannot open the door at all its jammed and the lock button is stuck half way. Any suggestions on how to open the door with damaging it? Obviously cannot get the door card off until I get the door opened.

I seem to have had similar issues with the central locking being ineffective by way of the remote fob.

Is this a common problem.

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