The Brick-yard Homepage Brickwerks
Forum Home Forum Home > T5 Section > T5 Chat
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Passage door dead locked
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Passage door dead locked

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
Beankeena View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 10
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Beankeena Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Passage door dead locked
    Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 11:04
Hi guys I’m new to the forum and have found yous through searching the net , there are a thousand posts about passenger door locked. My door is locked with the deadlock so can’t open from inside or outside, first thing how do I remove the door card when door is shut
If I get the door card off what do I do next strip it so I can get to the lock and can you remove the lock with the door closed ??
I can’t take the van to a garage as there is no fuel in it so I’m stuck on the drive
Any advice would be great
Thanks
Back to Top
Jimt5 View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Oct 18
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 16
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimt5 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 11:45
With great difficulty. The door cars is secured with three screws along the bottom, two in the handle and some poppers. I had a similar problem a couple of months ago with a non functioning passenger lock. Eventually with patience, gently hitting the outer door lock and repeatedly pulling the door handle the door cane open. I'm glad it did as on inspection of the door card I couldn't see that it would come off with the door closed. However if I was stuck again I would carefully cut a hole 3 - 4 inches below the door lock popper button and there is a reasonably large hole there for the popper rod which you might be able to work the lock with. One question though, how did it fully deadlock and then totally stop working ? Also I was told it possible to remove the door card with door closed, this is just my two pence worth.
Before you do anything irreversible have you checked the fob battery and tried repeatedly locking unlocking manually the drivers door? Good luck with it
Back to Top
Beankeena View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 10
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Beankeena Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 13:03
Hi mate thanks for the reply I’ve chopped the door card up took the metal plate off and can see the locking mechanism but wot do I do now ?? When I press the fob you can hear the lock making a noise but nothing happens starting to pull my hair oot😖
Back to Top
Jimt5 View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Oct 18
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 16
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimt5 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 14:02
I wonder if you pull up on the door lock mechanism were the popper rod attaches to it. Honestly these locks are rubbish. On the spurious locks that is a red plastic part that you can get at once the metal panel is removed. It doesn't move that much, all I can think after that is to rip the assembly to bits. They aren't all that well made. They come in two halves as far as I remember an electric part and a mechanical part. I think you should be able to with force separate them and be able to pop the lock manually. Flippin nightmare I hate those locks. Cheap as cheap can be and quite complivated.
Back to Top
gaminou View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 5
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote gaminou Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 16:40
I'm in the same situation... When I activate the key fob, the lock button sometimes vibrates a little, but doesn't pop up. No amount of locking/unlocking/thumping the panel moves it. I'm running out of fuel...

 I've managed to pop the top of the door panel off from the inside, but it is still held by the three screws along the base. I haven't got good enough access to remove the internal assembly carrier and access the lock. 

As far as I can see, my only option is to cut the panel off, which I really don't want to do. I've no idea where I'd get a new panel, and it would be messy and no doubt expensive. 

Any help would be gratefully received. Thanks. 
Back to Top
Jimt5 View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Oct 18
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 16
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimt5 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 17:29
And can you not forcefully pull up the lock button ?
With mine I constantly kept banging the door handle and kept pulling the exterior door handle. I know it sounds unlikely yet after about 15 minutes it unexpectedly came open. The only reason I couldn't pull the door lock button up on mine is because the last owner had fitted the wrong lock which the plugs didn't match up on and he had also left out the top locking bar and popper button. I think I got very lucky by the sound of it.
Back to Top
gaminou View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 5
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote gaminou Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 18:05
Pulling on the lock button rod seems to do the same thing as pulling on the internal handle (the two are connected), but doesn't release the lock. 
Back to Top
Jimt5 View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Oct 18
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 16
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimt5 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 18:50
Gosh I don't know, unless anyone else has an idea it sounds like it's gonna get messy. Personally I would rather sacrifice the door panel then perhaps damage any other trim trying to remove it. Get a new panel off a breakers yard. There's two bolts hidden under the inner door handle as well as the three at the bottom. Then just plastic poppers.
Back to Top
T5 TDI View Drop Down
Vanorak
Vanorak
Avatar

Joined: 05 Nov 05
Status: Offline
Points: 3687
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote T5 TDI Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 21:33
I feel for you guys.  Here are my tips-  To avoid a whole world of pain, do everything you can to persuade it to unlock.  You need extreme patience, 15 mins is nothing!  Try what Jim says- repeatedly press the remote to open while slapping the door.  Be prepared to leave it and come back to it if you are climbing the walls!  Try a hair dryer to warm up the lock first before slapping, anything you can think of that doesn't do damage is better than wrecking the stuff you are considering.  Use the key in the lock if it's a driver's side and has one. and try the same slapping tricks.

If it really really won't open you will have to cut the trim off.   Don't forget that's only the first step because in order to even get at the lock you will need to remove the metal panel under the trim which has the window motor attached to the back.  The OP seems to have managed to remove the metal panel with the door shut but he hasn't said how yet.  Remember also that you can't take the metal panel off without first lowering the window, taking out the two window clamp bolts and removing the glass.
 
Remember to buy a new lock first (you can always flog it again if you don't use it) because once you get that door open NEVER close it again (not even on the safety catch) until you are certain that you have the problem fixed.  For the same reason test the new lock thoroughly with the metal panel and trim still off.
 
There are other less common wiring problems that can stop the lock working but weird noises on unlocking make it likely to be the lock itself.
 
You can get dirt cheap ebay locks for T5's, the jury is out on them but I have bought one and it looks fairly well made.  I will find it and figure out the easiest way to release it from deadlock when I get time but I have other big stuff going on atm.  Don't forget you can't test that the new lock is working properly (with the door open in case it doesn't!) unless you first close the catch with a screwdriver through both its positions, one click is the safety catch and the second fully closed.
 
Note- If the van is deadlocked (as it will be if you used a single press with the remote to lock it) no amount of pulls with the interior door button or interior handle will unlock it.  Once you have butchered everything off you will have to try and simulate what the van normally does to unlock itself but it won't be easy because the lock itself is quite shielded and it will also be awkward to get at if it's still bolted up in position.  This is why you need all that patience before you steam in... Good luck!





            

          

   


Edited by T5 TDI - 03 Nov 18 at 22:08
2004 2.5 174
Back to Top
Beankeena View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 10
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Beankeena Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 22:38
Hey guys I’m going to have another go tomorrow but don’t really no what I’m doing. Took the passanger seat oot
I removed the door card with a angle grinder and just went for it chopped the hole thing off it’s in about 10 different pieces in the back of the van, dropped the window undone the carrier bolts wound the window back up then taped it to the door then dropped the carrier rail. The took the metal panel off so I can see the lock but don’t no wot to do with it
It’s a t5 54 plate van could someone find a link to the right lock for me, there’s a few on eBay but which one ??
Thanks
Back to Top
Jimt5 View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Oct 18
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 16
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimt5 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 22:52
I got an ebay one, it worked but had the wrong plug. Honestly of I was to get another I'd buy a genuine one, I know many would disagree and I have got them 4 golfs and Octavias before and they have been ok. The t5 has a different size connector. I could have been unlucky.
The electric part of the lock is just a load of plastic,motors and springs I took one part awhile ago and was surprised at how cheap and nasty it was. I would rip the bastard to pieces to access the mechanical part of the lock. Good luck with it 👍
Back to Top
T5 TDI View Drop Down
Vanorak
Vanorak
Avatar

Joined: 05 Nov 05
Status: Offline
Points: 3687
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote T5 TDI Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Nov 18 at 23:05
Yeah, if you can destroy the lock enough for it to open without damaging the door that's great.  There is a connector under the seat that corrodes and causes problems but it sounds like you have checked that already..  If not just look it up on google.  There are descriptions and pics there.  I checked mine once but it was in pretty good shape.  Here it is-



    
2004 2.5 174
Back to Top
Beankeena View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 10
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Beankeena Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 18 at 10:46
Hey guys I’ve been dancing up and down the street for the last 20 minutes yeehaaa

Reet this is wot I did ; in the electric side there is 2 halfs of plastic covers one black one white, in the white bit about 20mm up I cut a square out with a dremal behind it is a cog got 2 screwdrivers to manover it right all the way until it couldn’t go any more then turned it to the left, did this a few times got hold of the pin thing that stickers through the door card and roughly moved it up and down a few times and it moved a lot more so opens the sliding door and tried the handle and it opened that’s when I ran up the street dancing yeehaa
If I new how to put pictures up I’d show you where to cut the white plastic
Just need a new lock and door card any one no where I can get a door card from one with the windie window handle ??
Need to get a spline to undo the lock any one no wot size it is ??
Thanks for all your help and support wot a great forum 👍🏻👍🏻
Back to Top
Beankeena View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 10
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Beankeena Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 18 at 10:48
Sorry in my excitement I forgot to say I looked under the seat st the wires and they were corroded so cut them and joined them with spade connectors then taped it all back up
Cheers
Back to Top
Jimt5 View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Oct 18
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 16
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimt5 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 18 at 13:22
Well done. Be careful getting one on eBay, like I said they sent me the wrong one (plug) that was with chassis numbers as well. The vw parts guy had warned me.
Great feeling though when you finally bear the bloody th8ng 😎😎😎😎
Back to Top
Beankeena View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 10
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Beankeena Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 18 at 16:59
Originally posted by Jimt5 Jimt5 wrote:

Well done. Be careful getting one on eBay, like I said they sent me the wrong one (plug) that was with chassis numbers as well. The vw parts guy had warned me.
Great feeling though when you finally bear the bloody th8ng 😎😎😎😎

Hey Jim thanks for letting me no about eBay I’ll give the dealer a ring tomorrow and get a price for one and a door card
Cheers
Back to Top
gaminou View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 5
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote gaminou Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 18 at 17:18
You guys are ahead of me. I'm still staring at a locked door. My floor is soaking wet, so I've got a leak to fix too and will check the connections to the central locking unit. I don't suspect that though, as all the other doors are working fine. 
Back to Top
T5 TDI View Drop Down
Vanorak
Vanorak
Avatar

Joined: 05 Nov 05
Status: Offline
Points: 3687
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote T5 TDI Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Nov 18 at 20:49
Originally posted by gaminou gaminou wrote:

...and will check the connections to the central locking unit. I don't suspect that though, as all the other doors are working fine. 

The fault with the corroding connection (the one in the pic) isn't actually the connections to the unit under the seat (although it won't hurt to check that for corrosion and damp/wet).  

The connection that corrodes is further forward just about under the front of the seat.  Some people have repaired it without taking the seat out but it's a bit of a struggle.  You need to unbolt the handbrake (don't forget to have it in gear!) to get the seat out. The splice/connector is under the rubber matting.  You will need to get the rubber handbrake cover off which has a little secret release button on it on the passenger side of the cover.

The splice corrosion fault can cause the passenger lock to fail only so yours could be that.  Well worth checking first anyway. Smile 
2004 2.5 174
Back to Top
Beankeena View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie


Joined: 03 Nov 18
Status: Offline
Points: 10
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Beankeena Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Nov 18 at 14:38
Hey guys before I go to the main dealer for the passanger side door locking mechanism I had a look on eBay and all I get back is does it look like yours ????? , I can’t tell of a picture
Does anyone no where or have a link to one that fits a transporter
cheers
Back to Top
Jimt5 View Drop Down
Not Quite Newbie
Not Quite Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 26 Oct 18
Location: Ireland
Status: Offline
Points: 16
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jimt5 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Nov 18 at 14:40
My lock worked the door ok but the plug was different.
So no central locking possibly other elec stuff.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.06
Copyright ©2001-2023 Web Wiz Ltd.

The WebThis site