When one door has the locking issue it is likely an issue within the door.
Mk5 golf drivers door not locking.
Hi i have a problem with my mk5 r32.
If i lock then car using key fob and open the door the alarm goes off.
If the lock slowly started to lose power speed locking and locking or would stop working intermittently and start again the motor actuator is most likely to blame.
Vw golf mk5 rabbit jetta touran passat door lock module removal in 18 simple steps.
The latch in the door has a micro switch that signals the drivers door module to turn on the interior lights and door ajar light.
You do need two people.
With the door closed push in on each door slightly and see if the light goes out.
The drivers door won t lock using the key fob but if i use the blade it will lock fine.
I did find one post on the mk5 golf gti forum that looked hopeful though even though ours is a match not a gti and decided it was worth a try.
Here you can find door lock actuator latch for vw golf mk5 jetta to.
Be it the switch for that side latch or actuator.
Some other details passenger door can be opened with the door handle just fine the door lock switch seems to work fine as it will lock the other 3 doors.
Drivers door won t lock using key fob posted in performance and technical.
One door lock is not working.
One operates the central lock switch on the drivers door while the other tries to open the passenger door.
The light on the door switch no longer lights up.
Any info would be much appreciated cheers.