This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.
Vw t5 sliding door lock problems.
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.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
I would think that if the actuator in the door was bad that the buttons would still work and lock unlock the rest of the doors.
The lock unlock buttons on the same door don t work either.
I ended up at cordwallis vw near heathrow airport this week.
Vw transporter t5 front right driver side central door lock actuator mechanism fits.
213 pounds to fix.
The door lock works in only one direction.
Bloody cheek it s vw problem and should have been sorted free.
I wanted them to check the cent lock system.
The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
Two other problems started at the same time.
Vw t5 side sliding door lower bottom roller hinge guide right o s 2003 2015.
All clear got home vw phone asking to go ahead take out d s uk seat to get to wiring.
Vw t5 door lock central locking removal of actuator and external door handle.
This could be your micro switch in the door lock itself by a vw golf type four and other modelss you have an automatic locking function if you unlock your door but don t open it and most of the time it s the passengers door as it is used the least firstly check the wiring to the lock and between the door and the body then checck the micro switch on the lock if its correctly seated and if its.