How to open a VW door that won't open from inside OR outside

How gain entry via a VW door that won't open from inside OR outside. Common Door locking module, in this video i show how to deal with the problem
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[@BMACVAGS]

Feel free to buy me a coffee if the video has helped you www.buymeacoffee.com/bmacvags

[@mavrick2067]

that BMAC page looks well dodgy so wont be using it. Please send me an email with account and sort code, or paypal to pay etc and I will be happy to oblige. Cheers - Oh I see you added paypal in the read more page so i have done it now.

[@meccomendoza341]

FU

[@yachtmontyb9567]

Amazingly helpful to cut a hole in the door to show how it works and then demonstrate with different camera angles, natural teacher as well as mechanic, which is what we need!

[@BMACVAGS]

I appreciate that :)

[@randommadness1021]

@@BMACVAGS I just commented on this video, can you please read it mate?

[@mikeshoreboy]

@@BMACVAGS its 2 years since this post. I have a 99 Cabrio. There is not little thing to unhook to allow the interior to work. Neither will open the door and the interior appears to actually be broken. It doesn't snap back into the door. It remains sticking out. Help.

[@taylerlewis9793]

I’m so grateful for this video I’m a little lady busy with work and being a mom. I had just had the actuator changed so I was like wtf. The door wouldn’t open. Your video was the only one of its kind. I asked my mechanic to help. But I’m such a do it myself type of person and extremely impatient . Thankful for it because I got my door to open with the first remedy by pushing the cable back with a pick. And I saved money and was able to diagnose it via youtube. My only problem was removing the cap, which I got my uncle to do. Other than that I got it working on my 2004 vw jetta . Thanks

[@kurtiswilliams6629]

Just tried this, my rear door has been useless for months and the shops & dealers had no advice, they were estimating at least $1000 just to get the door open again by drilling the panel from the inside. Did this myself, no damage to the door (no damage from this procedure anyways) took all of 5 minutes. Thanks a bunch!

[@jimi_trixx4832]

your explanation using the staple gun on how the latch needs to reset saved my day. I had set the cable tension to the outer door handle too tight and was locked out. thank you for posting that... i looked at 1/2 a dozen other videos on mk4 door latches and you're the only person that mentioned that and everything made sense after watchg your video... thank you!!!

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad it helped you

[@johnguy1339]

You really helped me out!!! By you cutting a hole in the door, I was able to see where I needed to place the coat hanger. Your solution worked. Thank you!!

[@gilsilverbird]

Thank you for helping me open my Passat front door. i always hold my wife's hand when i drive & I was missing that as she rode in the back seat for two weeks. Now we are holding hands again as of tomorrow. :)

[@gsoup7850]

How romantic :)

[@odysseaslienor2061]

You, good Sir, just saved me from 200€ of repairs and a drilled door. Thank you.

[@Peglegproductions]

Volkswagon actually quoted me $1000 to fix this and a VW specialist repair said $600. I did what the video said and it took me 2mins... no joke. works as good as new. the cable had not even broken off it had just come off. thanks man your a bloody legend.

[@justinhulm6032]

You’re a genius, and a lifesaver. You’re welcome to my firstborn for getting me out of that hole. Many many thanks

[@Laggyband]

This is excellent, I have a Touareg and have heard of cases like this and wondered how the hell I get out of this problem. Your channel is Excellent, keep on teaching

[@peterjackson6237]

I repaired a loose driver door handle, and this exact same thing happened to me. All looked good, I rebuilt the door, closed it and could not open again. With the door panel in place I couldn't dismantle of course. You saved me. You are a GENIUS. Thank you Sir....!!!!!! PJ Scotland.

[@jackspence7779]

That coat hanger demo was just what the doctor ordered to get the driver's side, USA driver's side, passenger door of my 2009 Jetta mkV TDi open and working again! Thanks mate! God bless!

[@HarborLockRoad]

AWESOME! 👍 I wish I'd had a shop teacher as demonstrative as you, here! 👍👍👍

[@BMACVAGS]

I appreciate that

[@richardsheehan6893]

Excellent video. Helped me quickly and easily open my door after I had replaced the lock mechanism and set the cable too tight. Can’t thank you enough for the good explanation and easy fix.

[@JustinDethier]

This video saved me a lot of money. vw wanted £1000 to replace the lock. thank you so much.

[@simonefreundlich7788]

I just tried the first method after being quoted $450.00 by my mechanic for a new internal door mechanism. It worked and the door works perfectly. No need for the coat hanger. Thanks so much :)

[@lilclinks]

2:46 you almost gave me a heart attack!!! lol

[@wasimmoosa8930]

You absolute legend, my door was stuck for 2 years + and I could never open it. I gave this a few tries and it opened !

[@janoskacsur1987]

Little bit more harder 🤣😂 When i saw that cutting process was thinking that he is seriously 😳 Thnx for video!

[@jkjerome1]

Ha ha - this is why I love this channel - cutting side of the door out to show what's going on. Very nice! Pretty much as you said in the video, I heard that this can happen if that metal hinged piece(that the cables joined to) didn't return fully to it's rest position after it was last opened. Some people said they remedied this without removing the panels, by removing just the keyhole part of the door handle, taking that black plastic part that holds the cable in place out of the handle, and putting it back into the handle further down (further away from you) - i.e. to ensure the metal piece goes all the way to the rest position after use. But another video said there's a spring in there that can interfere with the travel of this metal piece. So I guess that would require getting in there and the panelling remove. I wish they'd make these sodding things easier to get into. Every time something like this happens the anticipation gives me a stroke.

[@theemjay]

To easily reposition the lock cable in the door handle, first remove the lock by losening the retaining bolt inside the side of the door. This will allow the lock module to come out. Once out grab some needle nose pliers, use it to grab the cable to stop it going inside the door, take the black bit out of its position, reposition it and let go of the cable. Repeat until the door works correctly. Replace the lock and tighten the retaining bolt.

[@dwhiting471]

Top man

[@user-gc4nx8tm2u]

Thanks bro! I am in, what next? How to start the engine without keys?

[@jsmoveproductions7062]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@khaldounmnb5197]

That's for premium members only 😀

[@kipor5]

My driver side window was frozen shut. After trying to open it my window fell into the door panel. Me as a N00B in the car game, removed my door panel to place the window in the fittings. After reassembling the door and lock. I was locked inside my car. Went out of my car through the passenger side along with some laughs coming from my neighbours. I removed the plastic in the door handle. And after that I could open it from the outside! After putting the plastic back in the fitting everything suddenly started working again! Long story short, Thanks for your video it helped me a LOT. Sorry for long post here's a potato🥔

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad it helped

[@commish203]

OMG this worked - best video to get a visual of whats going on. After spending 2 hours trying various things, after watching this video it took 5 minutes to get the door open.

[@BMACVAGS]

Excellent

[@colinhowlett5884]

Brilliant!! well done for the video, I've been battling for days and after your video it took me 2 minutes, your a star!!

[@matthewlcarson]

This is brilliant, and incredibly helpful. I'm starting in on this very problem this afternoon, and now feel much better prepared. Thanks.

[@JamesYoung61]

Just a quick note to say thank you very much, I had just changed the actuator, closed the door to test it and couldn't open it again, BMAC VAG to the rescue.

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad It helped

[@milospop8089]

Without your video I wouldn't have been able to open the door and then fix the lock....a BIG thank you!

[@meccomendoza341]

RIGHT

[@bobbybadgevestite9116]

Excellent tip and I like the staple gun analogy... Couldn't open my MkV golf passenger door from either inside or out. Poked the cable in as suggested here and can now open from the inside... Which allows me access to the remove the panel and the locking mechanism. Nice one :-)

[@intestinalworm1202]

Love it! Great work! Yes, you almost gave me a heart-attack as well for a split second! Thought I had to cut out a part of the door! Really gives a great view and shows exactly what you were doing!

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlottecayre]

me too haha

[@SoggyBiscuits1000]

watching again as i need to do mine today, im amazed at how much detail you put in to the videos. it makes it so easy to understand and easier for someone to do that doesnt know really how they work.

[@BaekHo-One]

@BMAC VAGS Thank you for this video. The VW Repair shop here in Korea said it they would have to cut a hole in the door to replace the locking module and cost 1.000.000₩ ($1,000)! Made the tool by your specs and followed your directions. Once the cable was inside the door, I was able to open the door from the inside. Brilliant!

[@maurice2014]

New to your channel, I'm very impressed ! Keep up the good work brother

[@BMACVAGS]

+Maurice湯 茂 林 Thank You brother, I will try to

[@americansarebeggers8472]

but how do you open the door when the central locking is activated and will not deactivate, and no broken wires in the wiring loom? l/h/r door

[@raoulthedutch]

If this occurs after you've done work that required removing the lock, it's because instinctively you've reset the cable in the grooves of the outside door handle as far as you could from the actuator (because this gives you the biggest range of pull) but that's incorrect because in this position it's like it has already been engaged and thus won't open again. You need to reset the cable in about the middle of the grooves... You do this and your problem is actually fixed permanently (unless the issue you're facing is due to something actually being broken). If you look at this for any of your doors that hasn't been touched from factory, you'll see they're all set this way.

[@ExistancisRessistanc]

I am having difficulty in opening my door after fitting a new actuator, I think I did not hook up the preloaded spring when installing the actuator, now I'm stuck with a completely shut door . I'm fearing that it would need to be cut open. Any advice please?

[@raoulthedutch]

@@ExistancisRessistanc does it not open from either side (inside nor outside door handle)?

[@sameershanaz341]

Big Up My G! Door Wasn't Opening From Inside Or Outside, Watched Lodes Of Vids But No Luck, Went To A Garage They Said Go To An Electrician, The Electrician Said Its Dead Lock, Now Watching This Video I Managed To Open The Door! 😅😂🤣 I Never Subscribe, Like Or Comment On KZbin, But For This I Had To! Your One Genius G 💯💚

[@BMACVAGS]

I appreciate that

[@helenetherington110]

Thank you so much for this video. Put a non-VW door lock on our Golf which then would not release the door (from inside or outside). Your wire hook worked and the door opened!

[@R1chardB1ngham]

Thank you - saved the day after I changed my inner door cable and couldn't open the door afterwards!

[@sbcarpenter]

Same issue. This vid saved me!!! Much appreciated. Yes i subscribed 😀

[@Elizabeth-xz5pg]

Will try this garage said they'd need to get a diagnostic guy and it would be £50 an hour even if they couldn't fix it.

[@bestlimotx4039]

Thank you it fixed my problem!!! I spent about 30 Seconds and door opened! Prior to it I was replacing window regulator and set little cable on door handle to tight. Closed my door and can't open it no more, from inside or from outside. As soon as I released the cable door opened. Next I removed door lock and adjusted the cable to seat 5 mm away from previous position. Checked my door before closing to see if it opens. And it did. Thank you so very much!! And yes your video is fun to watch!!!

[@u_cant_handle_the_truth]

I watched so many videos on this and still didn't make sense on how it was actually working but with that hole cut it door was so easy fair play to you thanks

[@durbanfarm4755]

Thank you for a super informative clip. Please advise: "Just remove the plastic cap" you say. That's cool, but easier said than done. Please would you explain how to jump through this hoop?

[@Ftstreibl]

Thanks a lot. It solved my problem. Great job.. Best regards

[@northernedition5242]

Thank you very much for posting this video, after fitting a new lock module I couldn't open my driver's door from the inside or outside. Your first trick got me out of trouble, much appreciated because you probably saved me a load of money

[@epicityauto3522]

This is by fair the most useful how to do video i have seen on KZbin , thank you for taking the trouble to cut a door open. GOD BLESS..good work

[@Pablo513358]

Great video, now can you show us how to fix this problem? If you have a video on how to fix, could you please share? Thanks man keep up the great videos!

[@zackarate]

Good day I am having the same issue with my 2001 vw polo classic but the door handle and key cap is different I can't get the cap off looks like I have to damage it, is there another option ?

[@keithspain172]

Just opened the back door of my Mk4 Golf using a wire coat hanger as you demonstrated- fantastic. You are a magician...keep up the good work. Cheers

[@joeblogs8589]

I just gave you ten likes. I managed tyo get my car door open after justs three minutes from starting to find a piece of wire to opening the door. Good thing I didn't start watching at 2:39 and followed step by step from there, as my not-so-good friend suggested I do.

[@markstow5575]

Great vid, just trying to cut my dads door out like you said!

[@vicvds]

Hi is it the same system for Audi a6 1998 thank you for you answer

[@philiscool101]

Hero of the day! saved my car, saved my car

[@4L10]

I had to remove the lock while wrapping the car. Then when all put back, this happened. Wiggled quite a bit to catch the bugger because plunger was stuck half way but I'm very glad it worked. So, keep trying people. It's better than making a hole on your door inside or outside. I've read some people were offered exactly that by a dealer service. Wow. Thank you a lot man. Subbed! Now I'm going to make sure the entire module is clean by removing it completely after so much trouble already!

[@mikedowland9949]

What do I with the big hole I've just cut in my door now?

[@edvinasmaciulevicius9052]

:DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@crazycouter]

Lana Kaine And don't forget to wiggle it about for the best results lol

[@apexmike849]

Gaffa tape.

[@adrianpadurariu3801]

Grand theft auto tutorial! :))

[@KG-nb8mq]

😂😂😂😂

[@missngoitall]

lmfao "youre gonna need to go a little bit harder" cues scene cutting through metal with a blade me: THE FUC-

[@dwhiting471]

Mate you are an absolute legend I have been using your videos for some time now! Today you have got me out of a sticky situation, I have a vw caddy wouldn't unlock from inside or out could feel the lock engaging and disengage with the key, I took the key barrel out disconnected the handle cable and.....nothing! I had to pry the door card off a bit and disconnect the internal handle, then gave the exterior handle lever a pull and it popped open! I've never been so happy to see a door open! The internal lever doesn't work only the external so a replacement is needed! Just wanted to say a HUUUUUGE thank you! Your videos are always my first go to and always very explanatory big respect to you mate it's not the first time your vids have helped me out! Keep up the good work keep the knowledge flowing

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad it helped

[@crispinginn6747]

2001 Audi TT. Was locked out and completely stumped until your vid. Thanks!!

[@Joe88888k]

I will try.hope fully work with my car. how ever thank you vary much.

[@BMACVAGS]

Amnach Tongsaeng Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@jharl2]

you know I gave you that door so that you would have an extra door for your golf. if you weren't going to use it you could have given it back but no you had to cut it up. only kidding great video solve my problem both front and rear doors thanks again. Sorry for my bad sense of humor.

[@BMACVAGS]

lol....Thank you for watching

[@mardanheddeokwa]

I like the last part, where you show the hook tip. Excellent, thanks dude!

[@bingbong6467]

Very good of you to take the trouble to produce this video thank you

[@prav3940]

Hi will this work when the door lock mechanism itself is broken and the doors deadlocked? Thank you

[@andygoodyear9983]

Long time ago i know but did you manage to use this to open your deadlocked doors , my mk4 is deadlocked wont open hoping this works ✌

[@brentfredrick]

Awesome video. I was scared to death when you starting the saw, but a few seconds later I realized you were just doing that to expose the magic that happens inside. LOL. Does this work on all doors, or do only the ones with key access have that panel to pop off?

[@patriciataylor-steele7456]

That is funny , I had the same reaction when the saw came out

[@ccidec]

That just made a headache problem disappear in five minutes , perfectly describes the problem and I’ve sorted it immediately, thanks

[@nachocurupa]

You are a magician, you save to paid a lot of money. The second method realy works, even in the rear doors. Thank you so much. Greetings from Argentina.

[@sambojoe93]

Anyone ideas for what to do with deadlocked rear passenger door? How can the door be released? This is for a 2001 Seat Leon but assume being a VAG car answer will be the same? Have inside panel off.

[@apexmike849]

You'll need a surface-to-air missile. From a distance of at least 500m focus your telescope sights exactly on the centre of the lock and then fire. The door should then allow access after the remnants have cooled. N.B. do not do this if there are people or pets anywhere within the blast radius.

[@ultrafloss492]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I've got a mk5 and recently had to restore some of the cables that go through the door. Unfortunately my handle isn't as tight anymore and 2 weeks ago this happened to me. Apparently I did not reset the spring in the correct position hence the lose handle. Thanks very much for sharing this solution, you are a lifesaver.

[@Djiel]

Life saver, thanks so much. Just replaced the lock module in the driver door and ran into this problem, not being able to open the door anymore.. Bit scary this is so easy though.

[@sllq]

How to put back the end of the cable back to the handle?

[@draganar5396]

I have the same issue... Couse I can not get back the end of de the cable

[@vebstatus2763]

Easy once you open the door, take the side screw to the key knob from inside the door then we’re the key goes you wiggle that a little with a screw and it just slides right out, the reverse instructions to put it back together

[@AK2WI]

Does this work for the rear doors as well? With child lock engaged?

[@desmes62]

Same question ! ?

[@loveleegiove]

Yes, i just worked through that issue using this technique. It worked

[@loveleegiove]

That's with a 2005 VW golf anyway

[@angel7of9]

Lee Giove. But how do you open it when you close it again?

[@thegirlsrock880]

Out of quite a few videos on this topic that I have looked at - yours is way ahead for clarity and info - cheers.

[@BMACVAGS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@markdavieshismobilepiano2143]

Thank you so much, you just solved my problem in next to no time. I released the door cable from the handle and bingo the door opened from the inside. Then re-adjusted where the cable lug sits and the mechanism is now working fine. Thanks for taking the time to post this video, much appreciated.

[@shahali8300]

Hi, how did you manage to re-adjust the cable lug?

[@sandorfeher320]

The passenger front door locked on my 2005 vw touran. I have tried these but still not working. any idea?

[@EnglishLaw]

This is to open the unlocked door, not a locked one I thought

[@armanmakhzani2387]

thanks clear but my car's door has no key hole and doesnt open from inside or outside! :-0( .

[@cefnonn]

Same here; it's the back door that doesn't open.

[@timokakko7890]

arman makhzani same her

[@zahiullahnazari319]

did you fix it?

[@joachimjentoft5471]

Have similar issue. Dealer says they have to cut away/break the internal door board cover to get to the mechanism, then replace it...expensive!

[@chloeleedow7250]

If you own an mk4 golf or any other related VW models that use the same parts, bora pasat, probably even some smaller Audis from the same years this channel is a must have for all that brilliant German engineering on the most basic of things that fail across the board in these cars (its always the same common issues that you don't seem to get on similar age Japanese buckets lol brilliant channel. 👌

[@Myrulv]

You´re the man! Just opened my wifes Fabia the way described in your clip. Easy as it gets! The only problem I experienced was remoinge the the thing around the key hole. Thank you! :)

[@MrJnr786]

doesn't help me with driver rear door

[@Greenskiii]

how to break into a volkswagen 101

[@BMACVAGS]

Is it?

[@RiotRetroGaming]

+Greenski Volkswagen Tips & Tricks (Greenski Vape and Review) lol, I want to know how you make a dremel silent too XD

[@gpecurto]

I thought the same thing. This could be understood by some people like that.

[@EnglishLaw]

Break in by mimicing a door handle that would open nomally when unlocked.., I think not Greenski

[@thpxs0554]

Why would someone give this a thumbs down. It’s a perfect demonstration and a great help.

[@weremudibo4125]

Thank you BMAC from Nairobi, Kenya - had similar problem and was worried how it will be fixed, tried it and it worked like a charm! Keep up the good work.

[@Davy91]

Thank you so much! I replaced the regulator in my door and when I built it all back up I couldn’t get into my car inside and out. Just adjusted the cable like you did in the begging and worked

[@amanosbo]

Brilliant door opened with in minutes with the coat hanger! Lock was stuck open but managed to shut it the same way but at least can now fix it by getting the panel off when the door is open. Next job! Thanks again!

[@authsum]

Thank you! I thought I would be removing the door panel from inside the car, but 5 minutes later, car door is fixed!

[@bounceybouncey7128]

We had this problem on a Polo. But we enjoyed the clear and likeable way you presented your videos. Loved the angle grinder moment too lol.

[@powersolutions1257]

Thanks Bro, when ever I have a problem in my MK4 Bora; I refer one of your videos, you've made my life easy, keep it up, love ya.

[@floydsaintphookeenlidda7520]

Thanks a lot man, I was panicking about not being able to get this fix, and I watch your video.

[@Moghally]

Amazing video! I replaced my speakers and locked my door shut, but I think this will be the perfect solution! Well explained, straight to the point - I never leave KZbin comments but this one deserves it

[@BMACVAGS]

I appreciate that, Thank you very much

[@charlescarey9146]

I did how he described the process and it worked! I love this man! I thought I was screwed.

[@shirleynorthey7884]

You're a genius my friend; just managed to open the passenger door on my passat today using your method. Thank you!

[@phildretzka8374]

Wish I had watched this 3 years ago. You're brilliant. :)

[@francoisroper9438]

Excellent thank you so much took me 5mins after watching this ,

[@BMACVAGS]

Glad it helped

[@paull.4143]

A big Thank you from San Francisco. Couldn't understand why someone tried to break into my car through the door handle. They broke the lock and the handle. I was opening the door from the inside with my cane from the back seat, and the interior handle hyper extended so it won't open from the inside. I have to open it to replace them. Now I know how!

[@johnmoser2689]

I was certain I was in for a lot of trouble until I saw this video Very much thanks...I had my new latch pull adjusted to deep

[@CirclediditforJoan]

Big thanks from Taiwan! It really helps my friend(this poor guy googled over 1000 pages for whole week )!! GJ

[@timprice9129]

Mate you've just helped me out big time, had this exact scenario yesterday, your vid helped big time, much appreciated, and keep up the good work.

[@Pixatret]

Man you saved me a lot of money. I was about to buy lockers and try to open from inside. I was thinking this but never think that ye cable have space to go back. The black plastic thing. Big tank you man. 😋

[@tonyfox1434]

Dont know why I havent subscribed before, you have gotten me out of the shit several times already. Thanks for the clear and correct presentations!

[@BlondynCh]

once Ive seen him cut the door Open I knew he means business but for that part clone this video deserves a tumb up

[@vibe1guru]

Was sweating with this problem, thank you so much its done. Well videoed

[@rcgosk]

Big thanks! Several of your videos have helped me save money and solve problems with my Beetle. Liked and subscribed.