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Old 10-24-2024, 03:20 AM   #17
tcoradeschi
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Originally Posted by theiceman View Post
often the door actuator is just completely worn out and needs to be replaced, they are not expensive. You are driving a Porsche afterall, spend a few bucks to fix it.

As you can see in the below pic, the switch actuating cam plastic coating has worn away and the metal quickly destroys the switch. you can see someone has attempted to spray white grease in there to no avail.
I’d say that you are spot on, sir!

Why the passenger side wore out first is one of the great mysteries of life, but I had the exact same problem.

Tried to “fix” it, and quickly realized that sourcing and installing the appropriate VW replacement latch was a far better use of my time and energy.
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