[Vwdiesel] 2001 Golf MKiv door lock issue

[Matt Alkire]

Rolf, there are a ton of DIY's on vwvortex.com and tdiclub.com on getting
the door apart.  The door lock module comes out as a unit attached to the
inner door panel (the one that the window regulator screws to).  The door
is tedious to disassemble, but not terribly difficult.

The glass can stay in the car.  You usually use duct tape to keep it up.
Yes, the window regulator comes out.  Yes, you remove the DLM.  As for
diagnosing why it won't close... I haven't the faintest.  Mine has a failed
switch that makes it think the door is closed at all times.  I've also
replaced both window regulators up front, so I've had the doors apart.

Here's some help:  http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1015107

-Matt

On Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Rolf Pechukas <rbp at 4u2bu.org> wrote:

> hi all
>
> still dealing w/ busted driver's door lock (won't close)
>
> getting tired of driving around with my arm 'casually' hanging out the
> window (to hold the door shut)
>
> removed the door panel so far
>
> clearly need to remove inner door panel now
>
> I have manual window cranks, whcih *maybe* makes this easier?
>
> Qs:
>
> - do I have to remove wondo glass first?
>
> - do I have to remove window regulator?
>
> - do I have to remove door locking module in order to diagnose the problem?
>
> - how do I diagnose? what should I look for? and DIYs you can recommend?
>
> thanks!
>
> Rolf in MA
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