Hi...I have a 98 VW GTI..the passenger door has been not opening latley sometimes it does sometimes not now just the other day my driver side wouldn't open any ideas on what it could be

Asked by missferrari Jan 19, 2012 at 07:00 PM about the 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0L 2-Door FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers

15

try to lubricate the latchs i had the same problem with the rear hatch on my 03 gti

5,355

Vw has some issues with the doors, when the door doesn't open give it a little bump just over the handle and if it opens the door lock is getting stuck. sometime you lubricate it and this fixes the problem but sometimes this means you got to change the door lock mechanism soon or the door gets locked permanently and you'll have to break the lock to get it open. i have had many cases like this one.

Your Answer:

Golf GTI

Looking for a Used Golf GTI in your area?

CarGurus has 608 nationwide Golf GTI listings starting at $4,900.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    case
    Reputation
    2,590
  • #2
    sactocharlie56
    Reputation
    1,650
  • #3
    Nathan Brooks
    Reputation
    1,150
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Golf
26 Great Deals out of 444 listings starting at $3,987
Used Honda Civic
180 Great Deals out of 3,705 listings starting at $1,995
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,176 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Subaru WRX
21 Great Deals out of 517 listings starting at $8,990
Used Volkswagen Jetta
82 Great Deals out of 1,896 listings starting at $995
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Audi A3
23 Great Deals out of 426 listings starting at $3,977
Used Audi A4
43 Great Deals out of 698 listings starting at $4,750

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.