got the car back and now im stumped (solved)

[16valver dan]

well origanally i was told the door had dropped on both passenger sides so they didnt open. but its stumped me after getting in through the boot (no remote and drivers lock not working) i realised if u pull either of the handles to the doors on the inside of the car the lock goes up put retracts when u release handle. and the in car unlock button only unlocks the drivers side and boot any ideas?

[16valver dan]

its asif the car is deadlocked on passenger side would disconnecting the battery reset it?

[bunj]

Sounds like you might have solenoid failure on both N/S doors??

A good mechanic or locksmith should have a lockout kit to use on the rods to open the doors.

[16valver dan]

but why would it retract the lock pins when the hand from inside is released

[bunj]

If the solenoids are shot they might be constantly pulling the lock pins down.  When you pull the inner handle your fighting against them, then when you release they pull back down again. 

I might be a camels ride away with my theory, but I've worked on plenty of vehicles in the past with this issue. (not golfs though)

[kennedyuk2001]

I agree with bunj, sounds logical.

[16valver dan]

hmm worst thing is now my drivers door has decided it wont lock or unlock with central locking :/

[EsSeX dAn]

just as a temporary fix get the door open, remove the doorcard and unplug the central locking. itll mean having to unloch via the doors but in my eyes a better bet than goin via the boot!

[16valver dan]

the locks are broke i think as car wont lock or unlock either side with key

[houston]

remove the fuse for the central locking, then try the key, rules out the solenoid acting against you