Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
													
																	Vw t5 sliding door lock mechanism. 
									
	
		
	
																	A very common fault on the vw t4 door locking mechanism is dropping the door pull. 
																	This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator. 
																	My actuator seemed to be making a little effort when called to do so via fob. 
																	The swing arm of my sliding door lock fell off and i was unable to open the door with the key. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Here s a simple solution. 
																	The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work. 
																	A quick video of how to remove the sliding door handle on a vw t5. 
																	A quick video of how to remove the sliding door handle on a vw t5. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Vw t5 door lock central locking removal of actuator and external door handle.