Passenger door handle won't open door from outside

[mike1990]

Hello, the passenger outside door handle wont open the door from the outside, it happened after i closed the door this morning. Ever since it wont open, is this a easy fix?

Thank you

[johnomk4]

Will it open from the inside?

[mike1990]

Will it open from the inside?

Yes, will open from the inside

[navmk4gti]

happened to my rear passenger door too.. then after month started working again itself been fine since .. i think its just on periods 

[mike1990]

Hope it sorts itself out lol or i might just take the door card off and see what's stopping it opening

[johnomk4]

It could be the little pull rope has come off, but my o/s rear door sticks every now and then. It might free off. Like you said take the door card off, or even take the lock out and see if that little rope is still attached. 

[mike1990]

Yes, i'll have a look and let people know. I didn't even slam the door shut it was just a normal push lol

[navmk4gti]

I think the module was just sticky.. been ok since tho was bit stiff first but becuase been opening closing door few times it is normal now and has been for about a year  .. if you do open it up check module is not jammed just pull latch on it up and down to see if it is engaging.. and check the cable to the door handle from module..there a right fookin pain to change btw  

[rio_gti]

It could be the little pull rope has come off, but my o/s rear door sticks every now and then. It might free off. Like you said take the door card off, or even take the lock out and see if that little rope is still attached. 

Easiest and first step I would suggest too, taking the lock out and checking the "little rope" will take 5 mins