How To Check and Replace a Door Latch MK5 GTI

[@zachpfeif]

I've watched this about 200 times in the last 2 days! I just finished swapping everything and it went great! You're a LIFESAVER!!!

[@LarryKapp1]

yeah I had to watch it a few times as I was doing the job so I could fix what I did wrong. Not everyone tells all the details like he did .

[@SuperGr8]

@@LarryKapp1 Still looking for what I did wrong. Mine doesn't want to unlock after locking unless handle is pulled from the inside. Was thinking it was that 12 turn screw (as he said it might not release if turned too much or little), but then he said not to worry about it when reinstalling... Maybe my door alignment is off now? Anyone experience this? Any ideas?

[@LarryKapp1]

@@SuperGr8 I wonder if it has something to do with setting the prelatch - forgot what they call it - where you set that little spring so it puts some tension on the small cable. If you don't set that right it might cause the problem you talk about. Also when I put mine back together I had put that small cable back on the wrong way and had to take it off again to put the small cable on the other side of the metal it slides into . Been awhile since I did the job so going by memory .

[@LarryKapp1]

@@SuperGr8 The small cable I am talking about is at 7:33 into the video . And then he talks about the preload spring and setting that. You have to make sure you don't knock the preload spring off before you put the door handle back on or reinstall. It was a bit fussy if I remember correctly. And you needed to push the other end of the small cable in to the door latch . Seems like that would cause the problems you talk about not being able to open from outside.

[@sebastiendurand9367]

How much were parts?

[@TheManzoormd]

hHumbleMechanic Thank you very much for the video. Today I went to the Deutch Part office since I live not far from there. Purchased the front driver side Latch for $129plus tax. came home set up a table with all tools ,extra light and some cleaning stuff. I followed all of the directions step by step and it came out with perfection ,works excellent, but i did face couple of problems which I would like to share with the community. Since I am not a mechanic I had no idea about the #6 triple square. So please before you start ,make sure you have the #6 triple square .You use it for the two screws which holds the latch to the door. I tried to use T#30 and I almost ruined it.went to autozone asked for #6 triple square and they gave me a set of for $12.99. Secondly be very careful disconnecting and reconnecting the cable coming out of the door to the latch body very very careful. Lastly I would mark or number every screw coming out of the door not only front back bottom but also would number them each and everyone. Thank you again, Blessings Second thing

[@tonywynes8638]

Thanks mate. This is a great video. I had a rear door latch fail about 3 years ago and had the dealer replace it ($550 parts + labor). About a month later the driver's door latch failed and I didn't want to pay another $550 so I just used the door key. The dealer recommends fixing the latch every time they service the car and this year they quoted $800 + tax. I found your video and thought I would give it a go. I was terrified I was going to make things worse and have to confess to the dealer what I had attempted. On my 2009, once the door skin was off everything was exactly as you described. As someone else mentioned in the comments, for 2009 some of the bolts were replaced with machine screws and there are additional plastic fasteners on the front edge. The plastic fasteners have T30 heads and just spin if you twist them (that had me scratching my head). I got them out intact with a trim tool. I understand the dealer has to make a living but $800 is insane. The OE latch was $110 with shipping -- you saved me a lot of money.

[@joelockhard7947]

This video was absolutely KEY to doing this job!! If you follow this carefully it will work fine. Be sure you do the 12 turns exactly, be sure to be careful with the bolts along the sides and bottom of the door (I actually individually marked and sorted each one, especially because the bolts at the front of the door have one different than the rest). I had some trouble wiggling out the lock cylinder, so get a nice soft pry tool for that. The only problem I found that wasn't mentioned in this video was that on the metal lock carrier frame, there are two pieces of black foamy tape about a half inch square in size. Look at the 10:45 min point in the video. In my car they had become oily and the loose adhesive had caused these pads to slip around. So when I put everything back together they got in the way of the carrier sitting nice and close on the door skin. That means the handle and lock were hanging out and looking loose. I re-did the procedure, replaced the oily foam tape pads with new clean pads and all was good. Hope that helps. Cheers,

[@MAXIMUS-df3sj]

Did you do the pre load with the lock fitted? If so how?

[@bstarr188]

Great detailed tutorial. Took all of 30 minutes with your instruction and the right tools. The #6 triple square was a very important as I have seen others strip the bolt assuming a T30 will work. Thanks for putting this out.

[@ClaudiuB]

Yes I wish I’d have seen this video sooner so I would have time to buy that triple square. Now I am ready to replace latch but I lack the triple square. Well. Next weekend is another weekend, there’s enough time

[@oliveuk]

yeah that Triple Square thing was the missing part in my kit. It is called "dodécagonal" M6 drill bit for my French fellow car enthusiasts.

[@Adam-bf4hv]

Thank GOD this video was made. I haven't been able to lock my Mk5 jetta for a year now

[@Subdubbin]

You didn't google a fix ?

[@eyurtese]

@@Subdubbin Not everybody can read. :)

[@randytoney783]

I followed the instructions to replace the assembly and the lock now works. However, I can pull the door open when it is locked. Appears it isn't fully latching closed. Is this an adjustment or a defective door latch assembly? If an adjustment, how do I adjust it please?

[@oppanheimer]

Thank Charles you mean.

[@ramoncordova3435]

This is by far the best, simple and most detailed step by step and easy to follow video I could find. This saved me lots of $$$ plus it was a fun project for someone with no experience. Great video!!! The "12 tuns", "Order of the screws" and "resting the square hole of the latch in the little hook" are live savers. ATTENTION: The replacement part may not come with the small spring he's referring to when discussing the pre-load. I tossed the old part and had to rescue it from the garbage to remove the spring and put it in the new part. Other than that, I had zero issues! Thank you SO much!

[@fbot2010]

Just did this job the other day. One quick note though: after putting the door skin back on, I at first wasn't slipping the two plastic clips/hooks that are on the end of the door hand carrier (opposite the carrier screw hole) above the door skin (you can notice that step if you watch carefully in your video). Not doing so of course caused enough of a gap that the small butt end part of the door handle (aka handle cylinder piece) would not be secured back in place when doing a reverse 12 turns of the T20 screw that turns the metal cylinder within the carrier to secure the door handle cylinder piece back in place. After taking the door skin back off, re-adjusting the carrier (as the metal cylinder on the carrier got knocked out of alignment with the spring mechanism), all went well during the second reassembly. Devils always in the details... Thanks for the great video. Cheers.

[@LiamHamburger]

I had this issue, thanks for sharing the fix

[@jackMcRyder]

Huh..I guess I have been lucky, I did not notice/seem to have a problem in this. Maybe you’re talking that the silver metal lock cylinder is falling through. It looks okay to me. Perhaps he lucky detail is to handle the carrier carefully

[@Lostincircles4alltosee]

I actually just did all of this a month ago, and there was nothing in the Internet for this job. I love all of these vids! A lot of great basic technique in this video particularly.

[@geraintpowrie1275]

Thank you for this! Having the voice over and list of tools at the start really helped! I couldn’t find the triple square, but here in the UK they are sold as ‘M6 Spline’ rather than the number 6 triple square. Great video!

[@Fairliner]

Thanks so much for sharing this information! My 15 year old (soon to be 16) daughter and I replaced the door latch together on her 2007 Rabbit yesterday using your step by step instructions. The project was a success that only took us 2 hours to finish.

[@fudgumslover]

This was the best tutorial for cars I’ve ever seen. Did it on a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. Don’t have much experience working with cars, but generally some tool experience which was helpful. I do think that any one who is mindful should be able to do these repairs on their own! Good luck!

[@harveybondar9952]

I watch a lot of car repair videos as I have kept my son's and daughter's cars roadworthy. This is the single best produced and delivered tutorial I have had the pleasure to use. Well explained and well videoed. Thank you!!

[@thinkonthesethings...2377]

Latch was no problem and now sets the alarm with audible. However I missed the door lock is inop. I was a 20year pm. Beginning to forget things. Thanks. Appreciate your kindness. The dealership biz changes us and gladly after we retire we become as normal again.

[@jonscarboro123]

Never knew the door skin came off these doors. This is the best explanation of this job, period! Huge shout out to The Humble Mechanic. Great job sir!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@chrisnanos988]

Thank you for posting this video. Just completed the job on my MKV Rabbit. Your video was invaluable. I could not have done the job without it.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome!!!

[@acb6rgr1]

I searched and searched and watched watched other videos. Your's was the most inclusive and descriptive about all the little nuances. Thank you. My daughter's Jetta is good to go now

[@lizsmith129]

With this step-by-step tutorial I was able to replace my daughters 2009 Jetta drivers side door lock actuator by myself in about 2 hours. Thank you, thank you, thank you! So helpful. The part itself was only $41, and doing it myself saved me a couple of hundred dollars at my VW dealer.

[@themachine8009]

Where did u buy it? I need it but I don’t wanna go to the stealership. Thanks in advance.

[@lizsmith129]

@@themachine8009 YCT Auto on Amazon. Ordered the other 3 door actuators from them as well.

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[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Back again with my buddy's 07 Wolfsburg Jetta only this time it's the driver door. Did this job on the passenger rear a couple years years ago. Nice refresher course! Charles, thanks for the exquisite detail! Cheers!

[@badger_claws]

This is the most in depth video on this subject. I wish it was around when I took mine out. I repaired mine, lasted about a month, should have just replaced it.

[@ritchie70]

I’ve been watching a bunch of “fix my Mk5” videos this morning, and this is by far the clearest and most complete. I need to change out a fender and the door lock - this one is leaving me feeling pretty confident about the lock. Not so much still on the fender,....

[@HumbleMechanic]

Nice! I think the fender is pretty straight forward nuts and bolts. Maybe the bumper cover too

[@famousGravesUK]

Just replaced my drivers door module, filling this guide. Was so easy! I ran vcds to clear the fault code / malfunction and now it's all working perfectly. I had my passenger side one replaced at vw dealer for a cost of £440!. Just replaced the drivers side myself for a total cost of £40.. Thanks!!

[@austinburnerguy175]

There are a bunch of youtube videos on how to fix/replace the drivers' door latch on the VW Jetta. Yours is absolutely hands-down the best of them, thank you for all of the detail and for mentioning several important steps that others have missed. Commenting on one of the viewers below, and having done this same repair on an earlier generation of Jetta, I found taking off the outside skin to be wayyy easier and provided far better access than going into the door from the inside. The car is up and running again!

[@slvshy666]

Without quality instructional videos like this, there would be no "love", in my "love/hate relationship" with my Volkswagen. Thank you so much

[@just4jor]

Just repaired my car successfully! Your video is the best one on YT. It is very detailed and was able to repair my car without damage or mistakes from the first time! Thanks man 💙

[@HumbleMechanic]

AWESOME!!! So happy to hear

[@aucarnage]

Just completed a door lock swap using your excellent video, the only step I added was checking it all worked as intended before putting the skin back on, my replacement didn’t have that little strong arm that the original had, and it wasn’t even attached, that might have been the issue but the new one is installed, skin, handle and trim on and is working perfectly, tyvm 😊 saved me from the stealers.

[@tom-hicks]

Followed your video step-by-step and all went well on my 2009 Wolfsburg Edition Jetta. I bought an actuator online for $65 and saved hundreds of dollars over taking it into a shop. Thanks very much for the video.

[@No_Joak]

Thank you! I did this today in 1.5 hours, and your specific knowledge and tips made it stress free. Keep up the great content!

[@RSONE32]

Bro you are the best, you saved my life in this video. It was so damn easy to repair with this video. Saved close to $500 on parts and labor alone. Thanks a ton!!!!!!!

[@sfseals]

Thanks for this, Charles! Just replaced the latch on my GF’s MK5 Jetta today. I’m not much of a mechanic, and after watching this the first time i was thinking there’s no effing way. But i decided to give it a go and lo and behold it turned out fine. Biggest challenges for me were disconnecting the electrical connector and getting the door skin back on.

[@chiil034]

Repaired all four door latches on a Touareg gen1. Driver door needed an updated microswitch. The other three doors had sticky mechanisms... needed a good cleaning, lubrication, as well as a slight adjustment to the actuator. I replaced the microswitches on those as well with the revised version. All doors work and the wife is happy.

[@jokerlad8880]

Havnt been able to lock my driver side door for a month but after 1 second hand actuator an this godly video my cars back to being locked. Your doing the lords work thank you

[@mikevolosin]

Just used this video on my 2007 Jetta rear drivers door that wouldn’t lock. Followed the steps to a T and worked perfectly for me. Would have been done a lot quicker if I didn’t have to go buy a triple square set. Huge thanks!!!

[@mondo9.2.5]

where did you buy the parts from

[@TheRichie242]

Just wanted to say thank you, your comment 11.40 about making sure the screw matched up couldn't have been more true. I'd spent ages trying to get the blanking piece back in without luck. I checked and my screw was too far over. Got it back in the old position as you said and the blanking piece locked in perfectly. I was going nuts until then. Don't know if you read the peoples comments but just wanted to say thanks. Cheers.

[@jonathancohen2506]

Thank you so much for this video! Such perfect step by step. It helped me pick a part from the junk yard for only $15 and fix my door. I watched it over and over to help me avoid making mistakes

[@JoediyLab]

Awesome Charles, your attention to detail and sequential instructions make this an easy job for anyone. Professional Video.

[@Brainsnap]

thanks for this video. Took me about an hour after watching your technique, the hardest part was getting the door skin back on. Finding the right way to place it on before screwing it in was a little annoying! FWIW I was able to source a used OEM latch from a junkyard on Ebay for about $25 bucks - Was very happy to find out that it worked!

[@Serius1542]

Thanks buddy just replaced two locks and saved myself 700 bucks. One part that held me up a bit was getting the lock on the square hook. It seems some of these cheap Chinese aftermarket locks don't have a very good square hole. I just lined it up as best as I could and out the two triple square bolts in using the witness marks. Everything works perfect:)

[@Srdjan77-RA]

Best video for VW door Latch removing and installing again.Simple and clear

[@marke8930]

Just used this vid to change my intermittent latch issue. On the 2009's the skin bolts are slightly different and there were plastic clips in the front section. The vid still helped a ton and now the new latch works every time.

[@daviscc65]

I just want to thank you. This video just saved me. No not the handle but someone broke my window today while at work. I have a 2006 Gli and a crashed one out back for spare parts. This video gave me the knowledge to do the job myself. Thank you 🙏

[@HumbleMechanic]

I’m so sorry about the window. :(

[@GabbyRigg]

Thank you SO SO SO much for this tutorial! I completed it today, after a few years of not having a fully functioning lock, and I feel accomplished. LOL

[@aching45]

This is the best detailed tutorial. There are instructions and explanations for everything, tips to avoid problems, and great video. Makes the job easy!

[@paulm2322]

Huge, huge thank you from Liverpool UK. Just fixed my wife’s car with your very detailed guide. All the best to you 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@tonysain1195]

I am thankful almost everyday for guys like you, making videos like this. Thank you so much for helping me look like a hero/genius in the eyes of my girlfriend.

[@marissakapfhammer7823]

Thank you so much for posting this! Just fixed my two doors and I cannot be happier. Felt so empowering to be able to this and saved me 500 dollars! Thank you!

[@turdman200]

Larry & Chris 12 I disagree this is the easiest latch that I have ever installed. taking the door skin off is an amazing idea.. this video is so clear and easy to follow that anyone with just a little mechanical knowlage at all will be able to do this easily. The tips and hints were priceless. Took us less than an hour to replace and now the door works great. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome.

[@martinlavoie4002]

Another awesome instructional video I remember doing the door skin on a mk5 Jetta for the first time I had taken a cardboard cut out and had made holes for all the holes on the door and put the bolts In their place as I took em off the door also a good place I like to put the shell of the door usually is the back seat it stays out of the way and no wind could knock it down

[@ianpavey5483]

Best video yet - all the essential steps and details you need without any unnecessary, time-consuming verbage. Great work!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stewart7605]

2nd GTI with this issue. First was drivers door, this time front passenger. Both times this video was very helpful!! Thank you for all your content!!

[@tipoo2]

I love all the precise, intricate tips that you give to do this job right! You made it super easy, especially after the dealership said they could do for $520!! Cost me about $50 bucks. You are the man!!!

[@sebastiendurand9367]

Where did u get the parts?

[@noahvandal6485]

@@sebastiendurand9367rock auto!!

[@JamesWilson-ry7gw]

Thanks for a really useful video! It helped me repair my car yesterday. I had a slight issue when the door handle carrier which “came apart” on refitting. Make sure the rotating collar (which secures the lock when the “12 turns” screw is rotated) is correctly installed. Saved me £285 😀👍

[@blainejacob1]

You come from the outside of the door and Paul (DAP) comes from the inside, both are great options. I think your way makes more sense to me, not saying his way is wrong, this way just jives with my brain better. Thanks.

[@kodimah8577]

Handle out and 12 turns. Followed these instructions exactly and the tumbler came out perfectly. Thanks man!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome

[@tenzin044]

Ok, follow your instructions I changed yesterday rear right door lock in my mk5 from 2006 and I have to say-that was a great path. Step after step I went through whole process and finally all working! I had a problem with my not flashing indicators when you lock the the car. After changed lock, all working again!Finally!Only nearly stop everything was little f... screw, one from two, which holding lock. M6. I fighted with this little shit about hour but decided scrached little bit inner site my doors and holded with players and finally moved...ufff hard effort lol So, thanks for that again! Tom.

[@jon-e5623]

Dude, thank you so much for this video! My son and I replaced the passenger side on his Jetta this morning, and your excellent step-by-step instructions and tips were instrumental. Liked and subscribed.

[@ugamurph]

I had to swap my door skin on my mk6 JSW recently. I did not use your video and now my door handle sometimes pulls the key hole cover off when I open the door. I’m going to go back in with the instructions from your video to make sure I follow all of the steps for latch and handle installation. Thanks for the video.

[@duendedude2345]

Fitted new lock module to my UK right hand drive 2006 Jetta.Left front passenger door. Had problems with the screw to remove the blank lock barrel and screw under the exterior handle until I realised that the screw was a T15 and not T20. Job went very smoothly thanks to your video.

[@JMUBrew]

I think you just helped me solve a problem with the replacement door latch I put in 6 months ago. I didn't know about the load setting on the cable! That might explain why it takes two pulls of the handle to open the door after I park.

[@Mike-hs7dx]

Watched this whilst I was doing the job, door now fully functional! Thank you

[@niallmackinnon8982]

Step by step instructions and good hints. Just finished the lock on my Golf Mk5. Couldn't have done it without you

[@pencashnaskelton1062]

Thank you Humble Mechanic from Cornwall, England. Changing the module went perfectly thanks to your great instructions.

[@paulsheather7657]

I just used this video to fix two of the units in my GTI and saved a fair bit of money. Thanks, humble mechanic God.

[@zuilok]

Great tutorial but I have to say, without these very specific instructions it looks like it would be nearly impossible to do such a simple job. Makes me appriciate my old cars even more.

[@HumbleMechanic]

You can, it's just a little harder.

[@Theurgicnick]

Great vid! My rear passenger actuator is just starting to play up. Press the lock button and it locks fine double press the key pull handle and no go. Use the handle inside car and then pull door handle door opens no issue. I have a feeling a cable may have slipped or something but going to get a new part strip door skin and if it’s not a cable I’ll just replace the actuator while the door skin is off. Perfect timing I found this Charles. Great thank you 🙏

[@invig2]

Thank you SOOOO much for this video. Successfully changed my door lock 😬 Only notes is that my non-OEM lock has removed that special tension spring, but it still works very well. Just easier to install. I did need to adjust the body clasp slightly however (8 triple square needed). Also, I put sound deadener on the inside of the door skin. Much easier than on the inside panel, as you do in a speaker video. I did however remove the existing foam pads to ensure fitment.

[@drwisdom1]

I bought a new mk5 2006 GTI when they came out. Within two years the driver's door lock started misbehaving. Sometimes when you locked it, that door wouldn't lock even though the others did and it tooted the horn. Every time I would have to double check if it was locked, if not I would use the key. Some years earlier I helped my nephew fix a door lock on his 2000 Jetta which needed soldering of the connections to the internal circuit board. So I figured VW had still not fixed that manufacturing defect, opened up the door like this video, opened the lock mechanism, soldered the wires, and put everything back together. It has worked perfect for around a decade. But if I hadn't take photos of the complex lock mechanism, I wouldn't have been able to put the lock back together after repairing it.

[@williamwildman5577]

Great instructions. 2007 rear door latch was replaced with a $50 (S&H) part. But the spring was reset in the hook but keeps jumping out of the slot when first opening the door. I took care of the handle slop with a thin plastic RTV'd into the gap.

[@Treeburnify]

usually the problem is with failed solder joints on the latch pcb. Disassembly of the latch to access the pcb and reflowing the solder joints for the wiring loom connector and the microswitches usually cures the problem. Most often the culprit is the wiring loom connector solder joints, it seems they are susceptible to vibration from repeated door use. Only very occasionally is this due to the microswitches themselves wearing out. The microswitches are inexpensive and available on ebay and can be swapped out as required.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I may do a video on that since I have the latch now.

[@shieldseee]

Would be keen to see this vid. My mk 5 GTI door latch started acting up similarly at 130000km

[@WolfManJammer]

This is a great analysis that may provide useful. Thank you for adding this info. I wonder if some vibration dampening can be done after reworking the unit?

[@rogercarter290]

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[@volpswagen_marco]

Another common issue is the small electrical motor inside the door lock/latch which fails and is easily replaced for super cheap. I’ve also repaired the motor by spraying brake cleaner in them and blowing them out. It seems a build up of armature dust causes them to stick. It sure beats paying 300$+ for a new lock

[@richarddietmann831]

Thank you for taking the time to make such a clear and easy to understand video for this fix. You sir are a legend. I followed step by step your procedure with the recommended tools, and the fix worked perfectly first time. My sons 2007 Golf Mk5 GTi had no passenger door lock and the mechanism had no pre-load for the door handle, but the steps in this video were perfect as were your tips about the bolt pattern and witness marks. Thank you for making my life easier today.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome 😎 so glad to read this

[@richarddietmann831]

@@HumbleMechanic your welcome mate, it took about an hour to complete the task as i am not a mechanic, but no way could i have done this on my own without your video. Your video saved me about $200.00 in labour from a mechanic in Australia. Message me if you come to Australia, i owe you a few beers brother.

[@darjunthanusan4978]

@@richarddietmann831 Hi Richard, I just got the part and the part does not have the pre-load hook as well. Was there anything that you did different because of this? Thanks in advance

[@DerrickBullington-ih6lw]

One of the best videos I have seen for auto repair. Thanks for the details and great camera work.

[@TheMakersBox]

Just did the front passenger door on a Jetta Mk5. You literally saved me hours! Thank you for posting this video.

[@wyattoneable]

I have to say in my limited (DIY) experience I never thought gaining access to the door latch would be through the door skin. Germans crack me up, and I'm married to one.

[@intestinalworm1202]

Maybe Germans really do have a sense of (black) humour?!

[@otakububba8081]

I see what they were going for with it. Makes repairs to the door skin easier, and cheaper. Usually if a door gets damaged you have to replace the whole door, with this, just the skin. Probably helped with manufacturing, and assembly too.

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[@coopercav]

Brilliant video, step by step with nothing missed. Only difference I had is the aftermarket replacement was missing the pre-load spring, so perhaps newer designs have this built in or no longer needed, as worked fine without.

[@markcrossey3132]

Thank you for your detailed video! I managed to replace the rear door lock on my daughter's VW Golf MK 5. I definitely could not have done so without your detailed how to.

[@LarryKapp1]

Thank you for all the details - no way I could have ever done this . I had to rewatch it a couple times along the way too to fix some mistakes. The micro switch on at the latch failed showing door always open - I cut it off for now so the door shows shut. You have to have a lot of patience to work on VW's . Stupid latch on the door harness connector broke on the job - not sure how but I got the pieces of it back in good enough.

[@woodfoc]

Superb, fixed a mk5 golf in the UK in an hour. Thank you so much for such a great video.

[@richards.5354]

Many thanks for the detailed instructional video. I used your video to help change out both the rear door lock modules on my daughter’s Mk 5 Jetta. Install went smoothly thanks to you. Saved quite a bit since the dealer wanted $1300 to change them out. I paid $180 for each module through Deutsche Auto Parts and saved big. Thanks again!!!😃

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hell yes!!!!

[@jsmithgate]

This is the best video I have watched on the door lock replacement. Thank you so much for what you do brother..

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@johnohotto6070]

Excellent instruction. All would be DIY video makers should use this as an example of a perfect video.

[@jasonklansek2664]

Thanks for the information. I have a 2008 GTI which is slightly different but, I couldn't have done the job without your tips. Thanks so much, you have saved me $$.

[@fletton_man]

Awesome. Best video by far on KZbin of VW Golf MK5 lock mechanism replacement. Thank you for taking the time to produce this and for sharing.

[@mutantwolfsbane3389]

Thank you so much for the video! I have used it twice because both of the door latches on the right side of 2006 jetta had to be replaced. without this video I would have been lost

[@edlincul6773]

Thank you! You made it easy. My 2007 Rabbit needed both front door latches replaced. Only needed to order a #6 triple square.

[@marioborrayo9906]

wow you are the only one that show how to do that by the outside of the door great job

[@ryantornai945]

Thanks again man for the video. Helped me a ton on my 09 GLI. Ended up being only a 40 minute job. Super easy!

[@joem5386]

Excellent Video! This demonstration was done well including the helpful commentary (e.g. tools needed and best practices) to assist any DIY'er. The whole procedure took less than 1-hour to complete and saved me a lot vs. the repair shop. Found the part on e-Bay for $35 and all is now well. I'll be coming back here more often for any future car repair advice. Thanks, HumbleMechanic!

[@HumbleMechanic]

So awesome !!!

[@jakebobrowski3150]

This worked flawlessly! The 12 turn trick was perfect! Thanks for the vid, helped out a ton!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome

[@instasingingvids3529]

Actually cool how this door is made you could change out the door skin easily if it gets dented or damaged. Looks much easier than most cars to replace things inside the window as it has much more working room! Awesome!!!

[@thxtex1]

Thanks for the tutorial. Switched the lock on right rear door on my 2007 Jetta. There are some small differences but, but I figured those out. My problem was that sometimes the door would not open from outside but from inside it worked. I noticed when I took it a part that the small cable was all the way in the bottom. Maybe It would have been enough just to ‘preload’ the old lock and put things together again instead of replacing the lock. But of course, you don’t know these things before you have taken the things apart.

[@MultiMr199]

Just did this for the first time, and I say thankyou so much, was worried at first about doing it as it looked like a big job, but I just followed the video as I done it, and it went great. Thanks so much great job

[@MultiMr199]

Hey, I am doing my rear door now, and for some reason when I was removing the screw the collar for the door lock backing plate all come undone and the spring flew out, I've put it all back together, but every time I put the barrel back in, and turn the screw to turn that collar to lock the barrel in, the collar keeps falling out so the barrel won't stay in. Is the rear doors any different to the front?

[@underwoodjohna]

Awesome video. Was able to replace three actuators on my 2007 Jetta in 4 hours by myself. Saved mucho dinero and hassle. Thanks again!

[@SizzlingSawman]

Dude, my door wouldn’t lock so I knew it was the latch. Watched your video while doing it and man your super thorough. Thank you for making this!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome. Super happy it helped

[@Mellchior]

Great video Charles! You helped me change the door lock actuator on my passenger door today.

[@69District]

Great video. Step by step. Bought a replacement for £20. Perfect. Wouldn't bother with re-soldering. Thank you

[@fxzzurita4220]

Just replaced 3 out of 4 switches thanks to this video. Doors are locking again! Thank you!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome!!!

[@lisalaughlin9459]

Fantastic easy to follow video. So well explained that there were no hidden problems and replacement and fitment was so easy. Many many thanks, saved me a fortune.

[@teevee00]

Thank you for this amazing step by step @HumbleMechanic, I went through the same problem of the door lock not locking, It was only locking sometimes. I went and changed the harness and got my hands on a door module in case that was the problem. I went and changed all 3 but I'm sure just the door lock would've been enough to change. Have you ever had to replace the door module that's connected to the window regulator?

[@Peaches-N-Mango]

This was so much simpler than I expected! Thanks for the instructional! Saved me time and money

[@jeremym9994]

Great video, followed it step by step and sorted out the issue. The hardest thing I found was attempting to get the tab aligned with the mechanism when putting it back on