The battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced but the remote s may also need to be reprogrammed to work.
													
																	Vw passat door lock actuator removal. 
									
	
		
	
																	The bit that looks like a lock should be in there. 
																	In this video i have a vw s rear door panel removed while the door is locked and the lock actuator which is on deadlock released. 
																	This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator. 
																	The door lock works in only one direction. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If this happens the problem is with the remote. 
																	I m trying to replace the door lock actuator on a 2006 volkswagen passat value edition. 
																	I have a picture. 
																	When where needed. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The actuator can now be removed. 
																	Loosen this off and it should allow you to remove part of the door handle. 
																	All the instruction indicate i m to loosen two nuts to release the window but i don t see any nuts. 
																	Raise support the vehicle safely according to manufacturer jacking supporting positions. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Once removed this gives you access to remove the cable from the door handle. 
																	I see a threaded bolt but no nuts.