Yes the same problem very bad vw design.
Vw t5 sliding door lock problems.
This could be your micro switch in the door lock itself by a vw golf type four and other modelss you have an automatic locking function if you unlock your door but don t open it and most of the time it s the passengers door as it is used the least firstly check the wiring to the lock and between the door and the body then checck the micro switch on the lock if its correctly seated and if its.
My actuator seemed to be making a little effort when called to do so via fob.
The last problem is with the door lock indicator.
Vw t5 door lock central locking removal of actuator and external door handle.
Two other problems started at the same time.
Vw transporter t5 front right driver side central door lock actuator mechanism fits.
Bloody cheek it s vw problem and should have been sorted free.
If this happens the problem is with the remote.
The door lock works in only one direction.
I ended up at cordwallis vw near heathrow airport this week.
Locks work from the switch but not the remote.
All clear got home vw phone asking to go ahead take out d s uk seat to get to wiring.
213 pounds to fix.
I wanted them to check the cent lock system.
I would think that if the actuator in the door was bad that the buttons would still work and lock unlock the rest of the doors.
Vw t5 side sliding door lower bottom roller hinge guide right o s 2003 2015.
This issue also indicates a bad lock actuator.