Drivers door on 56 passat won;t open

[martyuk]

Seen a few bits on this but nothing conclusive and I was wondering if anyone has experience of this. The door locks ok based on the sound but won't open unless it is with the internal handle. I've a feeling its the cable as there seems to be no tension on the handle.

Being 10 weeks out of warranty, do we think vw will cover this as it does seem to be common.

Any replies gratefully received.

[Iain328]

martyuk said:

Seen a few bits on this but nothing conclusive and I was wondering if anyone has experience of this. The door locks ok based on the sound but won't open unless it is with the internal handle. I've a feeling its the cable as there seems to be no tension on the handle.

Being 10 weeks out of warranty, do we think vw will cover this as it does seem to be common.

Any replies gratefully received.

The earlier Passats have a small steel cable that links the lock mechanism to the handle. If its the same either its come unseated or its broken. If its broken it might be a bit tricky!

Suggest ask on www.passatworld.com - someone will know how to take the thing apart.

[Coupe_Daz]

Known problem on 3C passat, you need a modified outer door handle to lock cable, VW part number 3C8 837 017 A

[martyuk]

Cheers guys, been to a vw dealership and won't look at at under warranty so call on Monday to see if I can get some joy then. They want 70 quid an hour, I'm in fife. Sounds expensive.

[martyuk]

To add insult to injury the door worked ok this morning, there seems to be more tension in the handle and I have done nothing to the door.