If that metal latch in the door mechanism gets stuck in the down position.
Passat b4 door handle fix.
When you pull the door handle there is an inner swing handle with a white nub on it directly behind the lock cylinder that is supposed to hit a lever within the door.
That is exactly what i do either carry a small butane torch or a lighter in your car.
This process is the same for doors with key lock and no key lock.
If that doesn t solve it you have to remove the door handle.
Credit for this goes to spacehamster here is his original thread at vwvortex.
Vw b5 and b5 5 passat 1998 2005.
I have a 2006 vw passat 3 6 and i pulled the lever inside the car to release the hood adn nothing happened.
Winters and passats do not mix.
Care should be taken on installing as they are a pita to fish out of the door once the door cards are in.
Also this can be used for rear door too.
Many vws have similar designs.
Hold the interior door handle as if you were going to exit your car then flick the metal latch in the door mechanism up and it will go in the up position.
I ve repaired a few passat b4 and jetta mk3 non working handle problems by simply replacing that clip.
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I need to get inside t.
It looks like the handle is loose.
There are several problems with the b3 b4 passat outer door handles.
Check for loose pins then try adjusting the white plastic plunger then try adjusting the 5 5mm nut.
The t20 is set deeper in the door.
Does anyone have a solution for this problem.
How to remove a door handle from a volkswagen passat.
Vw all models 1998 2005 email me.
Thepassenger side screw is reverse threaded.
The lever seams loose so in assumeing the cable snapped inside.