vw/audi door handle

A beautifully efficient and minimalist German door handle design (2016 Passat).
The hook tool is needed for removing the handle cap only, for reinstalling, a small pocket screwdriver will do.

[@shimarlie1]

Mate. That was was a beautiful video. Every second of it was so informative. I wish everyone was like you.

[@dreamwrap6781]

Great sir, haven't seen such a demonstration for years... you r awesome, I'm a vinyl wrapper it helps me a lot. Thank u waiting for more videos

[@anmaghiz1595]

Great demonstration sir. Really helpful! 👍

[@anthony9teen87]

Very informative and straight to it thank you. Great video

[@ec633]

Excellent demo .Thank U

[@iiiiiihaa]

now THAT IS pro instruction. thaaaaaaank you very much sir. it saved me a lot of time and nerv. thank you.

[@eldigitom9680]

Fantastic! Glad it helped.

[@chevy790]

GREAT VIDEO-VERY INFORMATIVE-WAS ABLE TO DISCOVER MY MECHANISM WAS BROKEN AS WELL AS HANDLE DURING ATTEMTED BREAK IN---- I GOT A SECOND HAND ONE £20 AND WAS ABLE TO REPLACE BOTH HANDLE AND MECHANISM WITH THE HELP OF THIS VIDEO AS I DIDNT KNOW HOW TO REMOVE OR REPLACE HANDLE 10 OUT OF 10 MY FRIEND THANKS

[@eldigitom9680]

I love hearing that! So glad that it helped you✌

[@jerryandres5386]

Thank that was a big help

[@FixItYerself]

looks like fun!

[@WitcherDAD]

finally PRO instruction !

[@maciejzalega83]

You are the best. First time IT was expalined suche easy way.

[@eldigitom9680]

Thank you!

[@user-fd3pp3zj1l]

Super helpful thank s

[@williamhollaway2198]

Thanx friend. Your video helped me alot.

[@eldigitom9680]

fabulous! Happy to share, glad it helped.

[@joecoie7889]

Great - thank you very much for showing how to secure the cap- my rear offside just fell out when opening door after 6 mths of almost no use of that door.

[@eldigitom9680]

Bummer! Had it been in a shop at one time?

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

@@eldigitom9680 The end cap is loose for the rear passenger side door for my Golf. The cap rattles and has some free play when touching the cap. What do you suggest to properly fasten and secure this cap to the door? Thank you.

[@eldigitom9680]

@@user-kc1tf7zm3b I would suggest going through the removal and replacement process in the video, and after you get the cap out, visually inspect it to see if it’s damaged or not. If it doesn’t seem to be damaged, try installing it again as per the video. Maybe it just had not been installed properly at some time. .

[@sachingupta4964]

This is Awesome

[@alfaromeo166m]

Thank you 😀

[@lAristides]

My handle pop open on its own after a good car wash. I got scared. Thanks for the video.

[@eldigitom9680]

you are welcome sir!

[@tonodurond6149]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@user-bm1ys2gp5z]

I ordered the last Audi a3 door handle from you. Would you happen to have a eta?

[@gideonautoworks5177]

Thank you

[@popcornpop8782]

Great 😊😊

[@sithshallrulethegalaxy485]

1:30 that center plastic piece was broken. The part you moved with your finger. how do I get it to release the handle.

[@ukaszkotlicki6002]

Really helpful! The same mechnizm like FABIA 2 kombi (combi)

[@eldigitom9680]

Good, thx!

[@bluethewater69]

Thx a lot

[@chrisferron1164]

Thank you I appreciate you

[@eldigitom9680]

✌️

[@chrisferron1164]

Is there a gasket package that comes with everything in it?

[@madhums9685]

Super

[@mikegiorgio7316]

Hi, i would like to ask, does it works on all 4 doors? Will it be the same on audi q7 2006? Thanks

[@eldigitom9680]

I can’t say for sure that it will be the same on all four doors but I imagine it will. This is a very common method of removing a door handle on Volkswagen and Audi products. As for the Q7, I’m not sure if I have a video on my KZbin site but you could check it. I only have about 15 videos that you would need to scroll through. Good luck!

[@hilifefitness3279]

When you say point the hook to the left which way is that? Toward the handle or toward the interior of the car?

[@eldigitom9680]

toward the skin, or outside of the door--sorry to be unclear.

[@graycenhunt486]

Thank you!

[@eldigitom9680]

Welcome!

[@komebudu]

Hi sir. Thx for sharing. Btw, how to remove that backstage black plastic assembly out of the door?

[@eldigitom9680]

@2:43 it shows the installation of the bracket. To remove; back out torx screw, slide rearward, ears will disengage, Door latch is removed by unfastening 2 spline bolts inside the jam.

[@komebudu]

@@eldigitom9680 thanks a lot. Going to try it.

[@mohammednaemwarqa9698]

man ,you are awesome !

[@JV-ix9rb]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2017 Passat and the passenger rear handle will not stay on the carrier, pulls off completely when the handle is pulled. Is this common? Is the repair typically replacing the handle or replacing the carrier inside the door? Do you have a part number for the carrier? Thanks again.

[@eldigitom9680]

It still pulls out of the carrier even with the cap installed? There is a small L-shaped lip on the handle that catches the carrier lever, if it is sheared off, you’ll need a handle, but if not something in the carrier may be damaged. Sorry I don’t have a part number for that. There are several years and models that use this style. Good luck JV✌️

[@JV-ix9rb]

@@eldigitom9680 Thanks.

[@aomarelghonemy]

Thnx

[@nickdabija2703]

i have a vw passat 2014 , and the left door from behind is locked with the child safety lock on , the door does not open from inside OR outside , something is damaged inside . what do you think in order to open the door can I release the cable removing the door handle from outside (there is a hole on the side of the door where I am not able to rich with any tools-door being locked , or I need to destroy from inside the inner panel door ? if I DESTROY THE HANDLE FROM OUTSIDE DO YOU THINK I CAN OPEN THE DOOR FIRST , AND AFTER DISASAMLE THE THE INTERIOR PANEL , REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE PART AND INSTALL A NEW HANDLE IF DAMAGED .than you

[@eldigitom9680]

Honestly, I’m not even sure where to start on that. Sometimes we’ll get a car in with that situation and we just try a million different things trying to gain access. They make cars anymore where it’s almost impossible to remove that interior trim panel without ruining it and they are very expensive to replace. So I’m afraid I’m not very helpful with your door problem.✌🏻

[@nickdabija2703]

thank you, I know that either the interior panel or handle will be destroyed but if I REMOVE THE HANDLE FROM OUTSIDE CONSIDERING TO BUY A NEW ONE AFTER , DO YOU THINK I CAN OPEN AND UNLOCK THE DOOR , AND AFTER THAT I COULD REMOVE NORMALLY THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL USING SCREWDRIVER AFTER DOOR IS OPEN ?; IN OTHER WORDS IF I FORCE , DRILL, DAMAGE THE HANDLE FROM OUTSIDE (NOT HAVING ACCES FROM THE SIDE DOOR) DO YOU THINK I CAN OPEN THE DOOR ?

[@eldigitom9680]

if the outside handle is not opening the door now, breaking it off will only give you access to the same lever the handle moves. So, no I don't think it will help. Are you sure the door is unlocking? Is there a locking stem coming out the top of trim panel? Or bumping the key fob constantly not unlocking the door?@@nickdabija2703

[@nickdabija2703]

OK

[@malikawan7084]

❤❤

[@JNFGAMBLER]

Can you remove the outer door handle without removing the interior door card etc...

[@eldigitom9680]

Yes (as per the video), I only included the inside bracket footage in case the door hardware was being swapped out. The only thing required to remove the outside handle is the peephole cover.

[@JNFGAMBLER]

​@@eldigitom9680 Thank you very much. I have a 2006 Bentley Continental GT and the micro switch that operates the electronic lock to the door (built into the hinged part of the handle) has failed, so wanted to investigate before removing the interior panel. Thanks again, Thumbs Up! (ps I know your video is about Audi, but some systems are similar all over the VAG group)

[@eldigitom9680]

@@JNFGAMBLER I'm thinking you're not going to see too many similarities in those two models. I have a Porsche video that may be more similar. Not sure but you could check it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIawp3iEbLl2ma8 good luck

[@iamandidan8230]

Hi, I have a problem with my 2011 Jetta, I can not open the passenger door, in or out. The latch mechanism did not work anymore. Please help me with some info if you have.Thank you

[@eldigitom9680]

Have you tried opening it in every possible way? Key fob, inside switch, key at the handle? On most of these models if you pop off that plastic cap on the driver side door there is a slot for a key that you can use, it sounds as though it is not getting fully unlocked.

[@eldigitom9680]

Oh sorry, you mentioned a passenger side door, my mistake. Still I would try hitting the key fob several times and try and manually to unlock the button on the door as well. Good luck.

[@AgentOffice]

On a Jetta it's the opposite. Push the oval to unlock pull to lock

[@eldigitom9680]

Thx, It may depend on the year. I also have a video on a 2014 Jetta and it releases by pulling... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvSk36YrdKGndU These Germans always try to keep you guessing

[@jonniewoz1447]

Metal pry tool against the paintwork!?

[@eldigitom9680]

Yes, that door was being replaced. But even so, it can be done without damaging the paint. I do it all the time, no need to be so squeamish, it just requires a little touch.

[@TonyfromTO]

I think we are having trouble with the grub screw and reinstalling the door handles.

[@eldigitom9680]

It should just push in once the cap is positioned correctly… if I am understanding properly what you mean by grub screw. This handle does not use a screw. Just a push in plunger to lock the cap on.

[@rainyeoh1748]

May i ask what is this tool name? I wanna buy this tool

[@eldigitom9680]

It’s a spring hook tool, originally used for pulling headlight springs for cars in the 70s and 80s. I’ve had it for over 40 years. You can find similar ones on Amazon for a few dollars.

[@rainyeoh1748]

@@eldigitom9680 thank you

[@chrisferron1164]

What brand hook pull is that?

[@eldigitom9680]

I’m not sure, it’s a brake spring tool I bought in an auto parts store in the 70s. There are quite a few similar ones on Amazon.

[@chrisferron1164]

I found one on Amazon specifically for Audi and Volkswagen.

[@eldigitom9680]

@@chrisferron1164 excellent! So sorry you have to be working on an Audi😝

[@chrisferron1164]

Me too 😟

[@lauraleeliberty496]

You used a metal clip tool to pry on the door panel

[@eldigitom9680]

I did, and do it all the time. This door was replaced but no need to be so squeamish, it’s not gonna hurt anything. Basically it’s just a fingernail extension.

[@ouertaniabdelmonem1665]

N 1

[@ouertaniabdelmonem1665]

👍👍👍

[@nickdabija2703]

OK

[@user-bm1ys2gp5z]

Oops wrong thread sorry

[@cosminc4355]

Doesn't work for Passat B6...

[@eldigitom9680]

Bummer, must be a different set up. It’s frustrating that German car makers have so many different handle installations, similar in some ways, but others uniquely different.

[@marlonleonardo6936]

excelent @brografic_