Hi all I suddenly seem to have a problem with my roomy rear door, it started playing up a while back intermittently. The problem was when I operated the key fob sometimes the nearside door would not unlock. The problem didn't get any worse infact it improved and stopped playing up altogether then the other day it started playing up again and now it will not work at all. The door will not open from inside or outside. I have removed the inner door trim to gain access to the lock mech but whatever I do I can't seem to release the door. Any help would be really really appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance

Andy. 

Have you tried using the key and not the remote function? A mechanical action may release the door jam

Yes I've tried everything but to no avail.

Sounds like a dealer visit unfortunately. Perhaps the shoot is jammed in the lock. Only the dealer has the trick, for example, disconnecting the battery which may power down the lock to solve the problem.

If you're near to MOT time, bear in mind that all doors must open from outside nowadays to pass.

Well the update to this at last was, I took the car to local body repair shop who said he would have a look at it for me and would you belive, when I got there the bloody door unlocked and opened!!! so being that I had already stripped the door panel etc off I removed the lock and promptly ordered a new lock for it. I bungied the door shut for the drive home and overnight and the next day when the new lock arrived I fitted the new one and everything now works as it should do again. I stripped down the old central locking unit and found the problem to be with the plastic mechanism not operating properly but for the life of me I can't see how to rectify the problem. It is a shame that the central locking mechanism is not sold seperatley to the door lock as the lock itself is pretty much full proof in its operation.

The cost was £80 for the lock and I am fortunate enough to be able to do the work myself. The job only takes 5 minutes to do, it takes longer to take the door panel of and refit it.

Apparently it is a common fault with this type of lock throughout the VAG range of vehicles.

 

Many thanks for those who took the time to add their input.