I have acquired a 1996 Passat. None of the Doors would unlock. The driver's door was open, but a bungee cord was used to keep it closed. None of the door plungers would work. I fournd that the driver's door handle (micro switch) was bad
and replaced it and the bi-pressure compressor in the trunk which had burnt out. I also repaired a crushed air line in the trunk. Since the driver's door would open, I was able to remove the door panel and access the lock mechanism. I can now use it normally. I disconnected the pneumatic servo in the driver's door and plugged the hose there. When turning the key, the pump comes on but the servos in the other three doors do not activate. I have tried using compressed air (figuring a higher pressure would pop the plungers up, but it did not happen. I do not hear any air leaks. The shop manual is not much help with this. Is there any way to get the other doors open w/o destroying the door panels? There seems to be too many deterants to using a wire or a slim-jim to trip the locking lever that the plunger/servos tie to.
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 AT 11:08 AM