How to fix stuck VW door that won't open

No parts needed on this 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, just adjustment

[@RAM512]

Thank you very very much, when you showed the "groves", that is what made me at last understand how the adjustments work on that shirt cable. Now I understand how to fix my Beetle 👍👍👍😁😁😁😁

[@tallboy2301]

Thank you so much. Your excellent teaching and detailed explanation managed to solve the problem with my 06 Golf passenger door. It's amazing to think that tiny little adjustment of the cable end lug in the door handle can be so critical. I was very depressed initially when my door module replacement didn't work, but following your advice I have fixed the problem and I'm now very happy. Brilliant work!

[@zackp475]

I had to take the door skin off my front passenger side door to repair the outer weather strip and this video saved me from panicking after I finished putting everything back together and i closed my door and the door would not open. I neglected to test the lock mechansim/latch with the door open first. The explanation and demonstrations were super clear. I simply needed to mount the cable retainer more towards the middle of the bracket/mount thing on the door handle. I had it stretched out almost exactly the same as demonstrated. Everrything is good as new now.

[@ramoncordova3435]

I was having the same issue with my 08 Jetta and I spent days researching and trying to figure out what the problem was until I found this GREAT video. I was able to fix my door in minutes. Thank you SO much!

[@colt11mitsi]

Excellent video, very informative and I like your style of commentary.

[@malcolmelliott5381]

You are an absolute ACE. Top marks here. Many many thanks. I'll sort the door out in the morning.

[@mista044]

Thanks to you I fix my 2010 VW Jetta. I managed to fix my car with the same issue and fixed it within 5 min, easy step by step instructions. Thank you so much I'm a subscriber now 😊

[@danielhamer8742]

I must say, your clear and concise guidance is second to none.. I will try this tomorrow on my 2007 vw bettle, but I want to say the way you "teach" is brilliant! Thank you!!

[@lennycook206]

Just done cv boot and new front spring due to 1 snapping. 24 hours before mot. All proud of a good job well done by myself. Car all ready to pass and as I'm cleaning up.... Rear drivers door won't open. Luckily my temper had a rare moment of success. Slap the door just below handle and it opens. Hope the mot tester doesn't accidentally lock my car before they walk around the 4 doors. This is a disgrace of a design but your vid is fabulous.

[@lennycook206]

Actually I retract that. Didn't work. The cable mechanism just doesn't spring back now and there is slack when handle is released. Oh well nothings as easy as YT vids with my car. Maybe a can of petrol and a match as its getting on my ti9s

[@RigHauler]

Thanks for sharing this video. I have Passat 2005 and I purchased it brand new in 2005 but I have this problem with door locks for the last couple of years now. Now I will follow your advice and try to get it fixed. You saved me a lot of work and time. Thanks again.

[@93_rafael]

Such an amazing guy. Vw just as he said put everything upside-down, it's unbelievable how they do it. Thank you do much for your video, I've had both back doors not working, Thanks!!!

[@timandresivertsvik6769]

Thank you for this nice lecture on the mechanism, finaly i can get my LH door to open again from the outside. Thx

[@indiogoa]

One of the best DIY videos I've seen, you really do a nice job of explaining the whole troubleshooting and repair process. Thank you!

[@jorgeandresgacharna7461]

I am having the same issue with my 2011 Jetta. I spent days researching the problem. I have no words to say thanks and you have given me a really good explanation of what's going on in my car. Great video, and explanation

[@malcallen695]

Brilliant video thank you saved me an expensive bill from the garage

[@frankb2652]

The early Porsche Cayennes had much in common with VW, this is a solution for a common door latch issue (trouble opening) Many thanks!

[@jimkai5413]

Wonderful explanation, very detailed, will help a lot of VW owners. Thank you

[@oneness8802]

Thankyou. Just tried this , as my car failed not due to rear door not opening. Looked at a few videos of replacement of whole lock including yours!! I adjusted the cable in the handle with a small head screwdriver. Took me a few minutes. And omg the door now operates!!!!!!! But I also have to press twice on my alarm key fob to access rear doors. Omg someone quoted me £300 to fix this 🤗😁😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏 It's a bit of a con scam when people say to replace the whole lock !!!!!

[@robotfinger5]

Awesome video! I have a jetta coming into my shop today that I previously replaced her broken glass on right rear. By taking the door skin off, vacuum glass and reassemble but her door now won't open from inside or outside. Saw grooves on cable and I installed it at far end, opposite of what you showed where it should be. Thank you again for great content

[@mikepettigrew7544]

I’ve been having this problem on my 06 jetta tdi and couldn’t think of ANY way to get it open until now going to try doing this today 👍🏻 Thank you!!

[@chadgarrett1971]

This video saved me. Cannot thank you enough for posting this. I just purchased a 2001 Audi TT and it is becoming a larger project than expected.

[@georgekosovic]

I watched your previous video and thought it was excellent. This one is even better. I appreciate your precise use of language, the many helpful details in your instructions, and your wonderful use of video recording. A few minutes ago, I applied what you show in the first video on the Jetta rear door lock problem. Now I look forward to applying the cable adjustment you teach here and seeing if it will address all the issues with the left rear door locking on my 2006 Jetta TDI. Love your work! Thank you.

[@thisisLlew]

i had a problem where the bit you took out of the handle had come loose, watching this video helped me work out the cause, so thank you. great video

[@F9LMP]

I’ve got the mk5 R32 and I’m having problems with the rear doors and front passenger door and your videos are very helpful

[@ardalanhaddad209]

I had just finished watching the part 1 of this video ,and watching this is going to really help me drill down to my issue. If I am facing with the same problem for Kia, I will be so relieved to be able to fix it myself using your guidance. I will definitely give it ago and see how it goes. You are helping so many people globally to save so much money. Keep it coming. SUBSCRIBED.

[@shamielnaidoo7712]

Very much helpful, had the same issue on one of my rear passenger doors, I did exactly everything the way it was explained and now my door works thanks a million for the help ✌️

[@djalecarras4016]

Thank you dude! You saved my life 😂 I changed myself the rear actuator from my Jetta and it didn't work and my brain almost collapse 🤦🏻 Thank you again!

[@markhainsworth1629]

Amazing. I fitted a new lock today and found the door would not open from inside or outside. 30 seconds with a right-angled pick and the door opens. What a relief. Thank you for your valuable contribution to VW owners.

[@ionutpavel9265]

good sir,you’re a gold mine ! I had the exact problem with the tension on that short cable and it was driving me crazy cuz i didnt knew what was the problem. Thx a million times!

[@Regulators0001]

Legendary about to fix my passat with same parts. Outer door lock intermittent lock same issue. Thanks buddy

[@vitoriarui7091]

At VW they know very well what is the problem,but they refuse to fix it,instead they mount new ones.500 hundred bucks for two doors,you didnt save me because i already knew what was the problem,but you save so many who had no other choice but to pay,thank you for being generous and share this intel...all the best...

[@foshizle121]

I have a b5 and i got my door stuck while changing lock cylinder, but thid video saved my ass! Thanks man!

[@ovivas.]

Dear sir, I had the same problem on my 2006 SEAT Altea. I saw your excellent explanations about the problem and was able to open the door in no time. I thank you wholeheartedly for your reassuring explanations and I'm sure others will definitely find your videos most useful.

[@9olevels]

Excellent video with a comprehensive explanation of how to fix this very common issue! Well done!

[@dirkrettberg6869]

Appreciate the knowledge and confidence that your clearly detailed diagnosis and solutions provide. Thank you my friend!

[@anthonygrech7001]

Dear Sir, I had he same problem on my VW Polo 2002. I watched your excellent explanations on the problem and I was able to open the door in no time. I thank you heartily for your reassuring explanations and I'm sure that others will definitely find your videos most helpful. I subscribed immediately and will be looking forward for other of your videos. Thanks again.

[@ricardforns919]

Thanks for doing a double effort. The first in the technical explanation that is brilliant and the second by using a good diction and slow English to facilitate understanding. Tomorrow I will try what I learned in a VW polo ... Thanks

[@adifferentpointofview6929]

This is the best car repair video on any problem that I have seen on KZbin!! Going to try this now on my 2010 Skoda Fabia driver's door. Does anyone out there know why my electric windows open whenever I unlock the doors on this car? Used to be an intermittent thing but now it's every time! Very annoying.

[@miguelangeldominguez8537]

Thank you so much for your advice and excellen explanation. I hav'n solve the problem yet with my stuked door but now I have an idea to how solve it without go to a mechanic nor spent any money. I will tell you when I have fix the passenger front door of my VW Jetta. See you soon!!!

[@MrFogartmj]

Great advice and enjoyed how thorough and clear the explanation was. Many thanks !

[@boefje1976]

I have the same problem with my audi s8 '07,doesnt hurt to give it a try,before going to a garage,thank you for your video!!i'll be back 😁

[@Belginator]

Well done. Mine was intermittently not opening on the front passenger side, By using releasing spray inside the handle mechanism fixed it for me but I wouldn't have tried there without your wisdom,

[@andrewburdett7243]

Absolute legend Gonna try this out on my touran. Both rear doors stuck !! Keep you posted

[@andriidukhnovski5972]

Thank you very much, my friend. Thank you for your work, your time, and your video. You have helped me a lot. Thank you!!!

[@SunilSharma-lo8uf]

It has helped me fix the exact problem with my Jetta .Words are not enough to Thank you 🙏

[@oneness8802]

Hi from England I'm going to try this with with my vw golf door tomorrow. I got it to open by doing similar but I would never of thought of adjusting the cable with that little grooves. But this makes a lot of sense. Because it will pull the lock mechanism more toward you to open the lock. I was going to order a whole new lock. One be garage said it be around £300 to fix . Thanks. I'd definitely bring my car to you if you lived closer.

[@keketsokhotso9391]

This is a wonderfully detailed explanatory video, thank you thank you thank you

[@falahaljaf7452]

Thank you very much sir,you solved my problem I put new lock on passenger door and after that it was not open from outside,after I adjust the cable now work perfectly in and out,,,Thank you again.

[@BogyB0G]

I have a Audi a4 with the same problem on left backdoor. I will try to fix the door tommorow. Thank you from Germany 😁

[@jmickett]

Thanks so much for posting this video. It helped me easily and cheaply fix the problem that has been bugging me for months!

[@musicvanman9175]

Excellent video,spot on,saved me a lot,brilliant.

[@Lockhart1981]

Awesome vid, just ordered a new mechanism, I will try this first 🤙🏻

[@beadsman13]

Very good video for all VW owners. Thanks!

[@briangarrod8664]

Wonderful teacher, what a smashing talent. Keep producing content please.

[@tonysaberwal8895]

Very well explained and got the door locks working as they should. Many Thanks.

[@ArGeNTiiNoNY]

I just followed all the steps. It’s working. Thanks man. 👌👌👌🤙🤙🤙

[@jamesdevrees8663]

What worked just FINE on out 2014 Sportwagen door!

[@richards091]

Thankyou. ive a 2002 Passat with same problem and every mechanic i took it to they fobbed me off

[@endtimesign]

Exactly the same problem that I have on my 01VW TDI with 302, 300 miles on it, both rear doors are acting up and the passenger rear door almost never opens. The driver side just started acting up, now I have to something about it, so glad I found your video. Thank you so much.

[@joshstowe1745]

Did this wind up solving your problem? I have the same year and model as you and all doors are acting up. Feedback would be awesome!

[@ArGeNTiiNoNY]

Wow awesome thanks man. My left rear door won’t open from outside or inside so I will deff Try this out.

[@trevorcostello6271]

I love the way to explain things your a good teacher thanks for tips new subscriber thanks

[@jimphillpot8067]

Loved the video, great teacher. However, I released the cable as shown but still can't open the door from the inside. I even fashioned a hook from a wire coat hanger and inserted it through the hole once occupied by the cable. I can feel it pulling the lever forward and on release, the lever snaps back into position but still the inside handle won't open the door. Any ideas?

[@colinsalter3516]

Good video. Thanks for posting .this job just cost me £300 to get fixed . If it happens again I will know what to do thanks

[@actv8tordc]

Thank you. Great video, nice detail. I have a potential rear passenger side door lock/unlock issue on 2007 Rabbit 2.5l. I have the video saved so I can go back to it if needed. Much appreciated. JV.

[@rmgriffiths82]

Brilliant - this fix worked for me. Thank you!

[@vtecgrin4503]

Excellent diagnosis, fix ,and explanation

[@learnerlearner2094]

Brilliant video, will try tomorrow, all VW POLO N9 x 3 doors, accept driver door have same problem. tx

[@michaelpearshouse1100]

Thank you. I'm going to try this on my 2006 Skoda Octavia.

[@giorgostexnikos6976]

the secret for mechanic.best video ever.bravo.thenks.........

[@MrFlange10]

Thankyou sir! It worked perfectly first time😬

[@huseyinsensei6617]

Amazing, after this video you must be promoted as doctor Volkswagen sir, no jokes. +1 sub. 👋🏻

[@ryanybos]

Great camera shot of the retainer thank you!

[@hexhex7220]

You are a brilliant teacher..Thank you

[@gandavnarrain2855]

Excellent. Helps me to fix my back door. Thank you.

[@hughiem100]

Brilliant well done keep it up great work

[@petercullen6516]

Thank you for sharing this excellent video.

[@feroz.c2478]

Great video my good man..saved me alot of money and time.. God bless

[@uwepolifka4583]

If you are from switzerland like it sounds - Danke für die hervorragende Anleitung. Otherwise thanks for the great video.🙂

[@jamesdam3170]

Thank you for showing the excellent works

[@beauthebulldog9880]

fantastic videos with great detail thank you

[@weekaung]

Excellent video. Just had this problem last week, my vw Golf MK5 door is stuck and cannot be opened either from inside or outside. Hope that I am facing this exact problem when I have time to look into the problem maybe later this week. Thank you and by the way, I thought you were a Toyota guy from your other channel.

[@ricardomartins2572]

This is amaizing content thank you I will be trying on my Peugeot 308..

[@aaronmorgan1808]

Great Video! This worked on my 2002 golf

[@mrbastami3278]

Thanks for sharing 👍, one small suggestion, maybe next videos can be shortened, not sure we need to know where you bought the car etc 🤣.

[@w4114w]

Thank you for your very educational videos!!

[@MrBijter]

Great tip. Simple and no costs at all 😀😀😀

[@ljvolschenk9870]

Thank you for the great informative tutorial. Can't wait to try it on my vw gti.

[@kd8822577]

Thank you saved me hours of work.

[@gayasuddinsyed3087]

Excellent and very informative video sir

[@davidcollins5813]

Really brilliant. I think you have just saved me a lot of money. Thank you 😊

[@mohamedrabahi1233]

Thanks, i have the same problem, i will try it next weekend

[@steveo6944]

superb videos thanks this lock problem is exactly the same with my Passat 2008 sportwagen. I now know how to fix it thanks again 👍

[@finbarlillis8780]

You could run a whole course :) a born teacher!

[@johnkahts7698]

Thanks for this video. I did not know the extent manufacturer's will go to, to prevent you from fixing your own vehicle. This downscores VW in my book. But now I know.

[@hillisdave]

Fantastic wife just got a fsi golf with same issue this was helpful off to get a 20 torx

[@dougzthou]

Great vid. Very clear. I have the same issue on my 2007 Golf TDI. Hopefully this vid will help me fix it.

[@johnklunder1968]

Solved my problem- thanks so much for posting this!

[@derdev6574]

I have this on a Golf 5. The lever does not get reset all the way. Even if I put the holder pin all the way back so that it does not stretch the cable all the way. This video helped me understand the mechanism though. I can still get the door open but I might have to unmount the whole door to have a look at that module.

[@mervyncausier]

Brilliant ! That saves a lot of time . Well done ! 👍

[@davidallen2731]

Great video very well explained very detailed great teacher