All that has happened is a very small spring has broken or fallen out.
Vw t5 sliding door lock mechanism removal.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
A quick video of how to remove the sliding door handle on a vw t5.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
My actuator seemed to be making a little effort when called to do so via fob.
Swing door handle 1 out of door.
A very common fault on the vw t4 door locking mechanism is dropping the door pull.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
Quick video on how to remove the lock and handle mechanism from a vw t5.
T5 1 or t6 transporter.
Installing install in reverse order but note the following.
The door lock works in only one direction.
A quick video of how to remove the sliding door handle on a vw t5.
Insert door handle 2 from outside into mounting bracket.
Push opening mechanism arrow back when doing this.
Then check function with sliding door open.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.