🚪 Volkswagen VW Beetle Golf GTI Passat Rabbit Front Left Hand Driver Side Door Lock Latch Actuator (8 PIN) - Compatible with 3B1837015A Review

I replaced the lock/bolt module in my 98 Volkswagen New Beetle. All sizes are correct, each part fits and is the same size and shape as the original. The plastic feels stiff and heavy in equal measure, all joints fit perfectly, and the tension is just right. The car is correctly locked and unlocked both manually and via the key fob. The automatic locking (after a delay or while driving) works. The beep when I lock the car with the key fob is not the same; It looks like there's a three-second…

After everything was reinstalled the outside door lever had such friction that it got stuck and prevented the door from opening. This usually also prevents the door from closing, but in my case it closed and then got stuck where the latch wouldn't open again. After tearing off the tailgate trim to get to the front door lock cylinder release screw, I was able to pull the outside handle lever back through the lock cylinder. Then, after inspection, shaving and oiling, the handle seems to break in…

I ordered this hoping to save a few bucks on a relatively easy and straight forward repair. The OEM part is around $120 and this one is just over $20. Since the original part lasted just over 15 years, I was hoping to get around 5 years from this part. Unfortunately, this part took me about 5 hours. I did all my work, checked the wiring and connections and did some more research online to confirm what I thought what they sent me was dead on arrival. Due to Revain's fantastic return policy, I…

I gave this latch 2 tries and multiple installs. Customer service was quick to respond and just asked if I had the right part so I sent a photo of my original part number plate and it matched the exchange. In the next few emails they said that the inner door latch probably had to be pulled more than 2 times from the factory (just paraphrasing slightly). The main problem is that when the door is locked after driving, the inside door handle either doesn't work (unless you open the door first)…