5K Door Handles

[Donald Lamond]

Hi Peter:  Is there a writeup on how to make the changeover using the new
cylinder and the old tumbelers?

Thankyou,
Donald

Peter Sperry wrote:

> 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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