The outside door handles do not open the door on front doors

it'll take some time but will need to take door panel off remove handle and window hardware then move seat back and forth to pry off use linkage to open door to work on

2781506 The front passenger side door won't open

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Solution: Elect lock activator inside door either weak or is binding not pulling lock all the ... Right passenger door wouldn't open from outside, then my kid turned on the interior ... civic door won t open from inside or outside fix no drilling ... Has recently started to just suddenly lose power and stop but i can start it again and it ...

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Tesla MotorsFor some reason, the passenger side front door will not open when pulling on the handle. We have the tech ... There's nothing you can do to fix it yourself. ... I tried locking and unlocking it at the restaurant and that didn't work so I just opened it from the inside. ... Handles extend, lights work, but I can't open from the outside.

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buy a new handle for twenty bucks.

either both outside door handles are broken or door handle linkages are loose. remove door panel for visual inspection and verify

this is a common problem with VW door handles, but an easy fix!!! The door handle needs to be replaced as the fork that lifts the lock has broken off or cracked. Depending on the model it is easy to remove the door handle. spring off the Crome mld on the front and on the slam side of the door behind the rubber u will find a phillips screw. Under the crome mld is the other.
Good luck.

replace the outside door handle. happened to me with same car, had to replace both handles. poor design causes the lifter arm to bend and eventally causes it to not lift enought to open the door.

Hi.
Heat will not help and can damage the door lock mechanism further.
You can try lubing the door lock, but I do not thing it will help. I think there may be something wrong with the mechanism, or you will get the same problem from outside and inside.
If the door is opening from the inside , then the door lock mechanism My still be working. On VW the outer handle is connected to the lock by a steel wire, or by a metal shaft.
To access the door lock you need to remove the internal door panel. The door panel is held by hidden screws located on handles and by a set of clips located behind the panel near to the panel border.
I have service manual for several VW models, I will see if I can find the manual for 1995-1997 Passat and I will eventually send the diagrams to undo the door and access the lock.

Replace the inner door handle. the dealer will have it in stock, just tell him the interior color. Real Common.

DRIVER OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN DOOR. FROZE UP IN ICE STORM AND APPEARED TO BREAK WHEN TRIED TO OPEN DOOR. INSIDE HANDLE STILL WORKS. IS DIY REPAIR FEASIBLE?

Same problem. I have a 2000 Suzuki Esteem GL. A year ago the driver's door handle broke. Heard a sound and then it was loose. Could not open it from outside. Had to open front passenger door, open the driver's door from inside and then go out again to enter from the driver's door. FRUSTRATING. My mechanic had to take the door apart to fix it. Just a week ago, my front passenger door died on me. Can't open it from outside nor inside. The door won't open. This is such a stupid problem that costs lots to repair. Never will buy a Suzuki again. Had too many problems with it (had to fix gas tank, doors that won't open, front axle...).