Reconnect the car battery.
2003 vw jetta door lock problems.
Between the system s keypads keyless entry and door locks themselves the locking and unlocking of your vw s door isn t as simple as it seems.
Volkswagen jetta owners have reported 11 problems related to power door locks not working under the electrical system category.
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Put the door panel back on.
Replacing a door lock actuator.
There are several things that can cause your volkswagen door locks to quit working.
Jetta lock actuators.
Most of the time the fix is simple but some problems may require the assistance of a professional mechanic.
Average repair cost is 30 at 100 000 miles.
Replacing a trunk lock actuator.
Had the same problem on my 2003 jet however i opened the door worked the lock manually for a few minutes a couple of shots of wd40 down the button mechanism and a few shots down the latch worked the locks manually again for a few minutes and then with the drivers door switch and they all work well now except for the rear passenger door lock.
Average failure mileage is 78 000 miles.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The 2003 volkswagen jetta has 1 problems reported for door locks stopped working.