Replace the door handle and problem solved or you can pull the door apart which you will have to do anyways and clean it.
R32 driver door handle wont open.
I am still collecting.
When i go to open from the outside everything unlocks but the driver door won t open.
To be fair if its a cable problem then the handle from the inside outside will just flap around.
I tested the switches in the handle it self.
If i am inside the car it will open but nothing from the outside.
Could also be the outside handle.
Though that is just a temp fix it will return at the most inopportune time.
This video shows why your vw door will not open and what to do about it.
If nothing happens when you turn the knob it s usually because the set screw holding the knob to the rod has worked itself loose.
If i lock then car using key fob and open the door the alarm goes off.
If not then take the inside handle off and just pull the actual cable.
Open the door pull the handle and see if the mechanism moves from outside and inside.
Hi i have a problem with my mk5 r32.
So i think the other day that while i was unlocking my car doors i started pulling on the handle as i was unlocking the doors.
No where will you find this information on the web.
The drivers door won t lock using the key fob but if i use the blade it will lock fine.
It won t open no matter what i do less the key and inner handle.
If you need to get in just push in on the door a little and pull the handle at the same time.
Any info would be much appreciated cheers.
Believe me i looked for days wh.
Now the driver side door won t open from outside the car.
I m thinking on the right track with the latch mechanism.
Should open right up then.
If the bolt moves but not enough to allow the door to open the.