It may range from door not locking the car not recognizing when a door is open etc.
Golf mk4 door lock.
Dawda the mechanic just a quick guide on this mk5 golf.
I have recently bought a mk4 golf gti which as an intermittent problem with the central locking.
If it opens from the inside button the problem isnt the door locks did this on my mk4 tdi i just changed it to unlock all doors with 1 press of tje button.
Both fobs operate the central locking but occasionally the front passenger door refuses to lock or unlock.
This is a video tutorial that shows you how to remove replace rear door lock module assembly in just 25 simple steps.
Common on many german cars.
A quick search yields plenty of results and forum threads from mk4 owners who experience door lock issues.
Only remove these if the lock is still attached to the inner panel otherwise wait until the panel is removed and then remove the bolts.
My mk4 wont lock.
After removing the exterior door handle and the cable attached to it remove the two bolts holding the lock assembly to the door red arrows.
Door lock problems are far from uncommon on mk4 jetta golf and passat models.
On our car they where 8mm triple squares but your door may be different.
Posted in general chat.
This also occurs when using the key in the drivers door lock.