96/97 vw passat door problems. driver side door wont open. how do I get it to open to repair it.
Call me 1-336-835-2180 10am-11pm 7 days a week eastern. Ask for R.C. and I'll be glad to tell you what all it takes. If you look at the other doors that will open you will notice a lever on the side of the latch it will release the latch. with the door open flip the latch and open it so you can see how it works. Also you can take the door panel partly loose. You will not get all the screws out. You can get enough out to pull the door panel out and reach into the door, pull the rod from the door handle and open it. Once the door is open there is a torque bit screw in the end of the door that holds the outside door handle on take it out, pull the door handle out and you will find a pin out or broke in the door handle. Take a handle on the door that works so you can see the difference. To do the back door on a 4 door you have to take out the interior panel that the top holder of the seat belt goes through to get to the screws in the end of the door panel just to get the interior door panel off to reach in. You can replace the rool pin with a screw, but be sure it's tight because it will back itself out and you'll have to do it all again. Been there and done that. Ha Ha. If you need more than this just call. I'm in North Carolina.
Or go here for a detailed, and fairly simple, explanation - http://www.natescape.com/vw/doorfix.php
Shut off your Volkswagen Passat before replacing a fuse. Find the fuse box on the driver's side of the car, under a plastic cover on dashboard to the left side, door open.
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The best way to open a door that will not open is to lower the window and put a coat hanger down by the latch and pull the latch up and the door will open. Then I was able to fix it. I did not have to pull the panel off. For anyone having the same problem this works every time.
The best way to open a door that will not open is to lower the window and put a coat hanger down by the latch and pull the latch up and the door will open. Then I was able to fix it. I did not have to pull the panel off. For anyone having the same problem this works every time.
The best way to open a door that will not open is to lower the window and put a coat hanger down by the latch and pull the latch up and the door will open. Then I was able to fix it. I did not have to pull the panel off. For anyone having the same problem this works every time.
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