I can't unlock the front passenger door, I've tried the key fob, drivers door lock and button but it stays locked. I've tried interior and exterior handles and both together but still can't open the door. If I pull the interior handle the **** in the door panel raises (and then disappears as soon as I let go) but this doesn't seem to make any difference either.

Any body got any idea how I can open the door so I can get the interior panel off to see what's going on :confused:

Sounds like the deadlock isn't releasing. Not sure what the next step is, though. :confused:

Angle Grinder

I've got the same problem with my rear passenger door. Damn things stuck fast. I've been told several really helpful ideas (NOT).

Firstly - have a chat with your local dealer. Haven’t had a chance myself but I have been told that they may be able to 'purge' the locking system and get the door unlocked.

Secondly - You may have to let the garage mangle your inside door card to get at the deadlock motor. I have been quoted £200 - £400 for the privilege of having my cars interior destroyed. Something along this line is unfortunately the way to go. I have spent all this weekend slowly getting all of the bolts and screws out of the trim while the door was still shut. Believe me its not easy but it could save you having to buy a new door card and having to pay for having the current one 'removed'.

Once inside there seems to be very little you can do. I am currently working on a 'plan' to connect the wiring from the opposite door to the deadlock motor to see if it’s the wiring or the motor.

Incidentally what car have you got? If it’s an Octa vRS, I don't suppose you have a scorpion alarm fitted by your dealer? I had mine removed about a month ago and at the time both my rear doors were fubar'd now its removed the other door is working fine. The guys that removed it said it was very 'pushy' on the door locks and was the probable cause of the door locks failing. I only wish they had kept the bits so I could complain to Skoda. Damn things never worked properly. Biggest (and most expensive) mistake I ever made having the 'Skoda approved' alarm fitted.

If you disconet the car battery do the deathlock still work???

Isaac

I tried my local skoda garage and when they found out that I was out of warranty they just suggested trying the RAC! I then tried my usual garage (a Saab specialist) and they showed me a temporay fix.

It turns out that the deadlock is sticking, to 'unstick' it give the door a thump with the heel of your palm just by where the key hole would be if it had one. Be firm but don't hit it hard enough to dent the door. Do this while operating the key fob and you should be able to get just enough vibration to let the deadlock release and unlock the door.

It's only a temporary fix but at least I can get the door open when it happens now. I need to strip the door down and have a proper look inside and clean/grease/oil/replace what ever is sticking

You seen this thread?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/octavia/door-lock-malfuntion-maybe-cure-your-problemo/63827/

cheezemonkhai - Thanks for that, really useful. I'm going to have a go at my other door that I can open and see if its dry joints.

Incidentally, My Dad phoned up Skoda on my behalf and they said that I would have to take it into my local garage for an inspection. They said depending on what was found, they may repair it free of charge . I had however by this point taken it to my local and usual non skoda mechanic and he had the door open and a new lock fitted within 3 hours and he only charged me