[Vwdiesel] 2001 Golf MKiv door lock issue

[Matt Alkire]

Bryan, I've found the culprit with mine.  The microswitch is basically
destroyed and needs to be replaced.  I purchased some online to try, but I
haven't wanted to take the time to rip the door apart to give it a whirl
again yet.  At this rate, I'll have a 2016 Golf TDI before I replace the
stupid door switch. :-)

-Matt

On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 10:40 AM, Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Matt, my Golf has the same issue, the micro switch does not tell the
> computer alarm system or the door light it has been opened.
> I found a great u-tube on fixing this from a guy in England.  Not that
> hard, he said most of the time, 90%, they are fixable and only full of road
> dust and dirt.  Clean them out and good as new, but it does require taking
> about the electronic door lock mechanism that is about $200 to replace.
>
>  I just need to put aside the time to do the job, but have been living
> with the issue for a few years.
>
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD BEW, 100hp, 5sp --
> running :<) 04 Golf TDI PD BEW, 100hp, 5sp Tiptronic Auto -- running :<) 82
> Diesel Westy 1.9NA 1Y -- running :<) 70 Type 1 Beetle -- Under Restoration
> forever:-)
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Matt Alkire <malkire at gmail.com>
> *To:* Rolf Pechukas <rbp at 4u2bu.org>
> *Cc:* VW Diesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 26, 2015 9:38 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Vwdiesel] 2001 Golf MKiv door lock issue
>
> 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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