The 2000 volkswagen passat has 1 problems reported for door lock malfunction.
2000 passat door lock problem.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
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Average failure mileage is 90 000 miles.
Hi i have an interesting problem with my passat 2000 driver s door.
You can hear the door lock actuator clicking but the door is still locked though sometimes it opens but you have to pull on the door handle several times.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
When where needed.
When the door is locked 9 out of 20 times you cannot unlock it with the key or the key less remote unit.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
Raise support the vehicle safely according to manufacturer jacking supporting positions.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
The car appears to not know when the driver s door is open as revealed by the puddle light not coming on.
The door lock works in only one direction.
The worst complaints are door lock malfunction overhead lamp switch broke and will not start.