Arriving at my destination the rear door would not open from the outside intermittently.
02 passat will lock doors but not unlocking.
Not starting then bashing the lock unlock buttons a few times.
The door lock works in only one direction.
Ok everyone sort of a new issue.
So i went into the mfd and changed the default from unlocking only the driver s door to unlocking all the doors.
My 2004 vw passat has an issue where the nearside rear door will not always open when the corresponding button is pressed on the car key.
Tested door 4 times locking and opening from inside and out.
When the other doors are unlocked the faulty door makes an unusual noise as if something is trying to move but can t.
Until 2 days later.
I left the inner door panel off so wife could drive it for a few days.
L r door lock acting up on my 05 passat.
Not really logical but thought worth the try.
Door will not open.
Passat remote key not unlocking car.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
2 days later installed panel.
Ordered an aftermarket lock assembly and replaced unit.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
I would have to use the remote or driver s door buttons to unlock the rear door.
97 4 door passat centrail locking not working red light not flashing on drivers door.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.