What to do if the rear door of a Volkswagen Polo won't open?
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Solutions for a Volkswagen Polo rear door that won't open: 1. Door limiter failure: The solution is to replace it with a new door limiter. 2. Frozen door: In winter, the cold weather can easily freeze the door, sometimes even the door lock mechanism. If this happens, park the car in sunlight or use a heat lamp to warm the affected door. In terms of appearance, the Volkswagen Polo features the brand's signature U-shaped front grille design, with dynamic and clean lines. The geometrically trapezoidal-shaped headlight clusters, along with their uniquely arranged internal lamps, fully express Volkswagen's distinctive style. For powertrain, the Volkswagen Polo is equipped with the EA211 series engines, offering 1.4L and 1.6L naturally aspirated options with maximum power outputs of 66kw and 81kw respectively, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
Last time my old Polo's right rear door just wouldn't open, and I was sweating bullets. First I checked if the child lock was accidentally engaged - there's a small switch by the door edge - but it was fine. Then I tried pulling the interior handle and found it was extremely loose, probably because the cable connecting to the lock mechanism had snapped. I also tried using the key fob to unlock it - heard a faint click from the lock but the door still wouldn't budge, so I figured the latch might be stuck. Finally, I removed the door panel and discovered the lock mechanism was jammed with accumulated dust. A quick spray of WD-40 did the trick. The whole process took two hours - I'd recommend those without DIY skills to just visit a repair shop. Be careful with the clips when removing door panels to avoid breaking them.
