door lock not catching

[Scottymk4]

I guess I will need the door lock module, do you know how hard these are to replace? do you need to remove window ?

[barrym381]

I guess I will need the door lock module, do you know how hard these are to replace? do you need to remove window ?

cant see it being hard prob best to take window out the way 

[baker1983]

I've had plenty do this across the VAG range. It will be the latch! I've lubed them before and got them working again but doesn't always work and if it does only normally lasts a short time.
Genuine latches vary between about £100 and £150 ish.

[Wazzzer]

Door latch is integral with the module and will cost you around £170 these days...

[Scottymk4]

Wazzer can I just get one from a scrappie ?

[Wazzzer]

Yes mate, green (later) modules are said to be less prone to failing although it's not unheard of

3 and 5 front door modules are the same, just the cable length is different but these can be swapped

[Scottymk4]

thanks wazzer, mines is a 3 door, do these modules need coded in ?

[Wazzzer]

Nope fit and go

[Simeon]

Before you do all that, try adjusting the hook bolted on the pillar, these are adjustable and get pushed in by the door latch over time. Slacken the bolts, move towards the outside edge a bit, tighten and try the door. Small adjustments should get it working Ok, just fixed a door and boot on two of my cars this way.

[Scottymk4]

a wee update, if i slam the door shut while using my foot on the bottom of the door it closes fine so I guess the door is sitting out at the bottom, how can I fix this ?