Battery died, needed a jump, wierd door lock issue...help me out please.

[FineExampl]

Hey everyone. Thanks to Toad, Fowvay, and iScott for the rapid TXTing today.

Here's the deal.

Went to a doctor appointment and came out and my car wouldn't start. It would turn and than it would click. I got a jumpstart from Steph and got her up and running again. Drove to get some dinner and she started up fine after. Nothing was left on in the car while i was at my appointment. No doors open, etc.

Now, i get back home and needed something from the passenger side. I go around the car and use the key to remotely open the door like i do on occasion. Nothing happened. The passenger door will not unlock remotely. It will internally with the driver side door switch, but not with the key fob.

Since i now know the battery is likely good, it would seem the passenger side door could be the culprit. Can anyone help me diagnose this issue? I have no CEL, nothing is lit up, and everything else appears normal. If i can fix this myself i will do so, but i don't know where to begin.

Let me know guys. Time is of the essence! Please!


On that note, why is it that everything goes wrong with cars all at the same time? I had my brakes serviced, my euro badges are peeling, my valve cap broke off, lost a center cap on my wheel, etc. I love my car, but she's giving me trouble lately.

[D2Beetle]

Off the top of my head... door micro switches.

[FineExampl]

Originally Posted by D2Beetle

Off the top of my head... door micro switches.

could that drain a battery??

[macdave]

I'd try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. After a low battery, all kinds of strange things can happen. On mine, the mirrors would both drop to the lowest position and would not stay up until I pulled the battery cable.

[FineExampl]

next morning:
Car started perfectly. Didn't try the other door lock yet, but i will shortly.

More ideas people. Keep em comin!

and thanks!