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How to Disable the Automatic Door Lock on a Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat B7 - Years 2010-2014
Part: Checks and maintenance

To disable the door lock on the Volkswagen Passat, open the corresponding door. Here, you will find a lock located within a circular slot on the side. Use the vehicle's ignition key to turn this lock. Once the lock has been turned, you will notice that the automatic lock for that door has been disabled. To ensure the lock is disabled for all doors, repeat the same operation for the other doors.

Updated on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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