Reliable VW parts supplier

[BirdManFJ]

Can anyone recommend somewhere I can buy parts for my Golf MkV, either here in Australia or Europe/USA etc that has reasonable prices and ships reliably (especially now with COVID restrictions).
I'm after a rear driver-side door mechanism and wouldn't know where to start or what is a reasonable price.

Cheers

[Lucas_R]

RunAutoParts is a great local parts supplier for new parts but doubt they will have a rear door mechanism.

There is a place called ASV that specialise in wrecking European cars. They are located in Cardiff and will be your best bet i'd say.

Also don't forget that the part number you are looking for is likely also used on the Audi A3 of the same era so worth looking at that if you cant find a Mk5.

VOLKSWAGEN – ASV Euro Car Parts – European Auto Spares

If you want a brand new item then have a look at ECS Tuning in USA. Shipping is expensive though so best to grab a few things at the same time to make it worthwhile.

Looks like the part # 3B4839016AP

Genuine Volkswagen Audi - 3B4839016AP - Rear Door Latch - Right (3B4 839 016 AP)

New! OE Volkswagen VW DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISM (REAR RIGHT) 3B4839016AP | eBay

[chris_j26]

I have purchased my replacement door locks from ebay from D2 Auto Parts (UK based). They did not have a front passenger (or left side rear passenger) and I had to get those from a China based ebay seller (one worked great, the other door sensor open/closed doesn't work but still locks/unlocks everytime). If you are in Melbourne, I have some spares I bought from a wrecker at the cost I paid. I bought it in the event the ones from ebay started failing but so far two years in they've been good.

I would try a wreckers if you needed it immediately.

The ones from D2 Auto Parts - I paid around $45-50. The ones off the China based eBay seller were around $30-38. The ones from the wreckers were around $50 from memory. Dealers charge you around $200-$300 as I remember.

[BirdManFJ]

RunAutoParts is a great local parts supplier for new parts but doubt they will have a rear door mechanism.

There is a place called ASV that specialise in wrecking European cars. They are located in Cardiff and will be your best bet i'd say.

Also don't forget that the part number you are looking for is likely also used on the Audi A3 of the same era so worth looking at that if you cant find a Mk5.

VOLKSWAGEN – ASV Euro Car Parts – European Auto Spares

If you want a brand new item then have a look at ECS Tuning in USA. Shipping is expensive though so best to grab a few things at the same time to make it worthwhile.

Looks like the part # 3B4839016AP

Genuine Volkswagen Audi - 3B4839016AP - Rear Door Latch - Right (3B4 839 016 AP)

New! OE Volkswagen VW DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISM (REAR RIGHT) 3B4839016AP | eBay

If that part number is correct (3B4839016AP) then would this one be incorrect?
Rear Driver Right Side Door Lock Mechanism For VW Golf Mk5 2003-2009 #3D4839016A | eBay It says it fits my car, but has part number 3D4839016A

Cheers

[Lucas_R]

If that part number is correct (3B4839016AP) then would this one be incorrect?
Rear Driver Right Side Door Lock Mechanism For VW Golf Mk5 2003-2009 #3D4839016A | eBay It says it fits my car, but has part number 3D4839016A

Cheers

Im getting results for both part numbers saying they fit a Mk5 Golf.....so who knows. VW do have a habit of changing part numbers, although usually they use the same part number but just the last 1-2 digits changes, denoting a revision in the part.

You might need to remove your door trim, check your current part # and then order based off that.

[chris_j26]

This is the one I purchased from ebay. I paid $35 in early 2019. It's a bit more now but this one worked no issues.

RH Rear Right Door Lock Actuator Mechanism For VW Golf Mk5 Jetta Mk3 Touareg New | eBay

This is the one from the UK

REAR RIGHT DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISM FOR VW GOLF MK5 JETTA MK3 TOUAREG TOURAN | eBay

As it turns out I paid about $200 for two locks (my mistake)

[BirdManFJ]

Thanks guys, so from what I'm reading there's no one-stop shop for all things VW Golf Mk5. I need to shop around and check part numbers. In this case ebay seems to be my best bet.

[gle1234]

+1 for D2 Auto Parts.

Installed a Right Drivers in 2016 and haven't had any issues since, however I'm told during services that it throws an error, but operationally it works fine.

In terms of finding parts, it's always a mix of wreckers, ebay, marketplace. I've never been able to justify the shipping costs from ECS tuning.

[BirdManFJ]

I ended up buying one from ebay, and went to install it on the weekend. After watching a video on youtube on how to do it, I got stuck when trying to undo the bolt inside the hole to remove the locking barrel. The video wasn't clear on this. First of all, what size torx is it? None of mine fit (either too big or too small). It also looks like it would be too big to pull it out through the hole without dropping it. Do you just loosen it?
Can you remove the barrel without undoing that bolt? I tried but it didn't seem to want to move. What's the trick?

[Lucas_R]

You might need one of these magnetic pick up tools. These are worth their weight in gold even if they might not be what you need for this particular job. Super super handy tool to have when working on cars.

Stanley Magnetic Pick Up Tool | Bunnings Warehouse

[BirdManFJ]

Yes I have a magnetic telescopic tool like that. They are very handy, especially for getting spark plugs out

You might need one of these magnetic pick up tools. These are worth their weight in gold even if they might not be what you need for this particular job. Super super handy tool to have when working on cars.

Stanley Magnetic Pick Up Tool | Bunnings Warehouse

[BirdManFJ]

So I fitted one of the ebay $35 ones, and it worked fine for a couple of weeks. Now the car thinks the door is open when it is actually shut. If I push a screwdriver into the machanism to lock it, it seems to have 2 points where it clicks into place. Only the second spot which has the screwdriver right in, turns the interior lights off and reflects door closed on MFD. Obviously closing the door properly is only going to the first spot. I have adjusted the mechanism and the striker to their maximum adjustments and it seems it is not reaching the second spot, therefore the car thinks the door is still open. Thing is, it worked fine for a couple of weeks. What could be wrong? Did I get a dodgey mechanism?

[Lucas_R]

So I fitted one of the ebay $35 ones, and it worked fine for a couple of weeks. Now the car thinks the door is open when it is actually shut. If I push a screwdriver into the machanism to lock it, it seems to have 2 points where it clicks into place. Only the second spot which has the screwdriver right in, turns the interior lights off and reflects door closed on MFD. Obviously closing the door properly is only going to the first spot. I have adjusted the mechanism and the striker to their maximum adjustments and it seems it is not reaching the second spot, therefore the car thinks the door is still open. Thing is, it worked fine for a couple of weeks. What could be wrong? Did I get a dodgey mechanism?

Whats happened is you have discovered the reason why they are $35 on ebay.

Can you put something on the striker (some electrical tape or similar) to make the striker larger/protrude further to try and trigger the 2nd switch in the door?

[JustCruisn]

I got a lock on the way which I will not be fitting. Will sell for cost, it has 2 year warranty.

[saabman]

Just are you sure its the door lock and not the atrocious wiring in the door harness?

I'm sure the insulation on the wiring in the MK5's is made of te same stuff thats inside Violete Crumbles. The insulation cracks, and the wires either short out or break. Or a combination of both.