I also went through getting a dea.
Vw golf mk4 door lock module.
Most of the time the fix is simple but some problems may require the assistance of a professional mechanic.
I own a second hand 1999 vw golf mk4 19 tdi and i have been experiencing trouble with the central lock for ages.
You will see the mfd display change the door status due to the malfunction.
The left front door will not open the lock button and the inside and outside door handles are connected and seem to work the lock button goes up and down with the key power button and the inside handle yet i can t get the door to open how do i get the door open to replace the door lock module.
Seems to be a common problem.
Followup from the pelican staff.
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.
At the beginning the passenger side door when i pressed the lock button on the fob key did not lock.
Apart from that when i used to lock the car the indicators not always blinked.
There are several things that can cause your volkswagen door locks to quit working.
Remove the door panel.
On our car they where 8mm triple squares but your door may be different.
April 28 2018.
Pull the door out to an open position.
I changed the lock module and it started working.
Between the system s keypads keyless entry and door locks themselves the locking and unlocking of your vw s door isn t as simple as it seems.
With the module still plugged in grab the base of the plug and try to wiggle it.