5K Door Handles

[Peter Sperry]

You wouldn't have two keys if you changed the tumblers (which I believe is
what Josh did).  Use old tumblers and old key (which would match the
ignition and all other locks) and new cylinder.  Total time: 10 minutes.

Peter

'87 5KTQ
'90 90Q20v


----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Ritchie" <critchie1 at hotmail.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Cc: <josh at spiny.com>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: 5K Door Handles


> >I just paid $48.11 for a driver's door handle for a 5K.  That's
> OK -
> >I'm not complaining about the price.  I'm happy to have it.  It
> is
> >well worth that to save climbing in from the passenger side.
> >
> >The handle comes with a lock cylinder and 2 Audi keys - the
> nice
> >ones with the black plastic.  Is there any way to buy the
> handle
> >without the lock cylinder and keys?  I can't help but think
> that a
> >good part of the price is for that.
>
> The price difference is about $8 if I remember correctly. I
> bought
> the one with the lock cylinder anyhow, and swapped the wafers
> around.
> The old lock cylinder, particularly on the driver's side, gets
> all
> worn out with time anyhow, and a new regreased one works so much
> better.
> --
> Joshua Van Tol --
>
>
> Yes, but now you have different keys.
>
> I would prefer to use the new keys and the new cylinder.  In fact, the old
> key in the old cylinder in the new handle doesn't work so great.  Have to
> fiddle with it to turn.  I'd even consider changing cylinders, but I am
> afraid of changing the ignition lock cylinder.  Looks too tough.
>
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