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sarah_a3
28-07-2010, 01:27 PM
it seems i'm having the fairly common issue of the drivers door thinking it is always open. it's causing alarm issues and i am wondering if anyone has any experience of removing the lock to clean or replace?
i can get the door card off and the black sub-panel but need some advice on how to remove the locking mechanism - does the window regulator have to come out too?
annoyingly the haynes manual isnt out for a few more weeks!
there's a lot of stuff written online about this issue but i cant find a how-to that relates to my model (04 plate a3).

Audi want £82 to diagnose and nowhere will entertain the idea of replacing the lock without extortionate diagnostics charge.

is this fixable or do i have to give in to the s tealers and replace the whole lock rather than cleaning a switch up?

if there is anyone with VCDS who is in the leicestershire area and could help with a diagnosis please message me.


any help much appreciated.

Sarah

p-chappell
03-10-2010, 05:36 PM
sarah, havin exactly same problem on my 03...A3 if you find anything out please let me know, ill do the same thanks.....phil