However when the wrong key is used or.
2004 vw passat door lock problems.
Every volkswagen car has a particular key that works and this key must be programmed by the dealership.
Most of the time the fix is simple but some problems may require the assistance of a professional mechanic.
If your early to mid 200 s audi or vw is gabbing problems with either side door electrical locks windows or anything electrical start by looking here.
Other correct model keys can still be used to start the volkswagen.
Hey there my 13 passat se 2 5 started having an issue with the rear passenger door lock about three weeks ago.
When the other doors are unlocked the faulty door makes an unusual noise as if something is trying to move but can t.
2004 passat rear door lock fold down the rear seats pull the the frabic cover besid the seat out of the way and pull a samall bit of the door seal out of the way then u sould be albe to to see the child lock button and try to turn it to the ope position with a screw driver with the end bent at a 90 dregee angle or something else like that.
Volkswagen cars use an immobilizer security system to keep the car from starting when the wrong key is used.
If the power locks seem to be working just fine from within the car then you need to replace your key fob battery.
My 2004 vw passat has an issue where the nearside rear door will not always open when the corresponding button is pressed on the car key.
There are several things that can cause your volkswagen door locks to quit working.
After this has happened and i come to a stop light or slow down below 10mph and then speed up again the rear passenger lock tries to lock itself again.
The normal operation of the locks is that when the vehicle hits 10mph the door will automatically lock.
Apparently its quite common with vw cars of this age.