Smear petroleum jelly on the lock itself and close the door gently.
Vanagon sliding door lock doesnt stay unlocked.
This simple diy trick may solve your issues.
That means you can very easily lock your keys in the vehicle often in the ignition often with the engine running.
A bad key fob remote if it s not one of these items it could be an issue with the linking rod connector.
That was simply an oversight on the part of the vw engineers.
Whereas neither front door on a vanagon will lock when open the button just won t go down the passenger door on a eurovan will.
Flip the key and open the door.
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A bad door lock switch.
Attempt to turn the lock.
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Don t use a wet.
Slide the key in the lock and tap lightly on the key to lubricate the inside of the lock.
The linkage can sometimes pop off especially if the doors have been unlocked with a slim jim or door hanger recently.
A bad door lock actuator door lock solenoid.