VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working

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Sat 30 Oct 2021 22:49
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Hi guys, I have one door on a VW estate which just won’t lock.
It’s the rear passenger side.
It’s RCL, any ideas?
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Sat 30 Oct 2021 22:58
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - elekie&a/c doctor

Very likely to be the doorlock/actuator .Very common fail on these. Unusually ,to gain access requires removal of the outer door skin ,which is bolted on.

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Sat 30 Oct 2021 23:07
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Thank you. Can it be easily fixed or disabled so I can use the car until I get to a garage?
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Sat 30 Oct 2021 23:14
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - elekie&a/c doctor

No easy fix, i'm afraid. But you might try operating the interior lock switch with the engine running. sometimes this gives the voltage a boost to make the lock work.

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Sat 30 Oct 2021 23:16
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Expensive?? Several hours Labour??
Thank you for your help so far
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Sat 30 Oct 2021 23:23
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - elekie&a/c doctor

depends what you call expensive. Latch from VW is around £150 plus labour around 1-1.5 hours.

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Sat 30 Oct 2021 23:30
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Thank you. I hope my local car electrics place can help.

There’s no way I can quickly disable the handle though is there?
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Sat 30 Oct 2021 23:34
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - elekie&a/c doctor

No. Afraid not.

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Sun 31 Oct 2021 08:08
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - Chris M

Covered under another thread, but I have the same issue on my son's Astra K. Checked price for the latch at main dealer - £61. There can't be much difference in what you get for your money. Second hand on eBay start at around £25 and go up to more than the price of the new one!

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Sun 31 Oct 2021 09:31
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Thank you. Appreciate your time.
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Mon 1 Nov 2021 09:53
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - Andrew-T

I had similar problem with Pug 207 rear door - would not latch. Cured by local indie who found a used replacement lock (£30) and replaced it for a similar cost. All OK since.

All I had to do was make a jury-rig to keep door closed during transit to his workshop.

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Sun 31 Oct 2021 13:59
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83

But you might try operating the interior lock switch with the engine running. sometimes this gives the voltage a boost to make the lock work.

This worked. Thank you. Lifesaver!
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Sat 6 Nov 2021 20:38
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - 3mpv

B I N G O

this has just worked for me today on 2007 VW Polo.-result.

Rear n/s door had been shut for years-don't know how it got through mot

-we have recently acquired from relative.

Many thanks for your top tip.

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Mon 1 Nov 2021 17:38
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Hi all…
I got this from a local electric garage..
“The vehicle requires stripping to check but it is a common fault on the VW, the lock is a dealer part £178.68 + vat, Labour cost is usually around £100.00 + vat, if you would like to book your vehicle in, please contact me.”

Expensive but they are good.

I can’t find any parts for that price online.

Any ideas what it is? (For obvious reasons!)
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Mon 1 Nov 2021 18:10
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - elekie&a/c doctor
The price of £178 is the cost of the door lock actuator supplied as a genuine part from VW. The parts on the internet are non genuine product and are around £25 . Do you feel lucky ? You could take a chance on a pattern part, it’s wether the garage are willing to fit it .
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Mon 1 Nov 2021 18:21
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - Andrew-T
The parts on the internet are non genuine product and are around £25 .

They may be a used example from a dismantler, as mine was. No ?

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Mon 1 Nov 2021 18:50
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Do you have a link to the exact part please so I can look through the salvage websites?
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Mon 1 Nov 2021 18:57
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - Chris M

If I were paying a garage £100 labour, I wouldn't chance a second hand part. They won't guarantee the job and I'd expect them to charge you again if it doesn't work.

You would also need the exact part number fitted as there may be more than one type available. For my son's Astra even the main dealer couldn't say as there's two possibilities depending on vehicle security fitted.

If I were DIY'ing, I'd be happy to chance second hand or pattern, especially considering the price difference.

Edited by Chris M on 01/11/2021 at 19:05

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Sun 21 Nov 2021 11:14
VW golf estate 2007 - One door not working - LeeLee83
Just in case this one comes up again…
There is a way to lock the door without replacing the module..
It’s a lot easier than you think!
Please see video below.
youtu.be/VYjFC6eYITU

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