T5 tailgate lock

[ajvx01]

Hi guys, the rear central locking on my 08 t5 has died and I have to use the key now, it seems to be the actuator, is there a simple fix to this or an aftermarket replacement? My local vw yard (who I hear only bad things about) wants my left kidney as payment to fix this. Apparently it is a common fault?

Any help and time taken to point me in the right place would be great!

Aaron.

[AALocksmiths]

If it is just dodgy solders in the actuator it should be repairable. How handy are you at pulling things apart?

[ajvx01]

Fairly handy.. Particularly soldering, its part of my job.

However I can hear it actuate, it sounds alot like the nylon teeth are stripped?

[AALocksmiths]

It could be that if the solders are dry for some of the micro switches the Comfort module wont know if the door is locked, unlocked open or closed. Might be worth stripping it down and reflow the solders. Worst case it doesn't work anyway

[ajvx01]

Good advice, I will try to find some time

If its not that can anyone link me to a replacement module?

[AALocksmiths]

parts@kdvw might be able to help you out with a price for a genuine actuator. I'm not sure of any over seas suppliers for these.

[ajvx01]

Thanks again.