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remove door panel to inspect linkage in extreme cold and age the clips/connectors break or pop off also if greased can thicken like a putty and also not allow proper working
probably that the latch is in the first lock position preventing it from locking properly
use a round bladed screw driver , place it under the latch and press the door button and the same time pulling the latch out
I have the same problem.(Door will not stay closed) The door latch itself seems worn to the point where the linkage from both the actuator or door handle causes the latch to get stuck. I can free it with a screw driver applied where linkage connects to the latch, but it will stick again. Dealer wants over 300 with actuator. I am looking in junk yard for part. Remove door panel, somehow disconnect linkage from latch. It makes more sense to remove 3 hex or star screws 1st (27mm) so latch will be more accessible. My problem is the door latch, not anything else. Good luck
take a look at the latches, make sure they are grease good and all working,sometimes one of the latches freezes up, so the door is not completely latched,also you can adjust the striker to lock tighter,this is located on the body, at the top and bottom of the left side door,take a look and see if all latches are latching, use a screw driver to push them locked and see if latec will stay latched in the lock postion. good luck.
you will need to replace the door latch, the door latches yes have sensors in them to make sure door is closed for safety reasons, also damage obviously has been doon to the hinges now too
It sounds to me ( correct me if I'm wrong ) like the door latch on the side vertical edge of the door is in the LOCKED POSITION. In order to unlock it perform the following. First electrically with the LOCK button UNLOCK the locks. Now with one hand hold the OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IN THEOPEN POSITION, while at the same time FLIPPING OPEN THE LATCH. All Done . Now you can close the door. Hope this helps
Have a close look at the door latch and see if it is in the lock position. If it is, pull the door handle like your going to open the door and place a screw driver or a pen in the latch and pull it open and then try to close the door and see if the latch holds the door close. The chances are good since most GM products are interchange able, the salvage Yard should answer that for you and can tell you better short cuts then any body on how to replace parts. Good luck and hope this helps, keep me posted. Be glad to help.
Believe it or not there was a service bulletin Warranty on this erratic behavior on the door locks you need to call Volkswagon if you need anything else go to collisionrepairadvice.com
make sure your rear truck latch handle isnt partial returning back to it full replease position and all other handles for that matter. if they stick and dont snap back they will cause some auto locks to lock or unlock. particularly the geo tracker rear latch will lock up on you and it gets rusty from road grime
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