door locks

[Greg Wolters]

I always though the reason was weight.  Doesn't the electrical stuff weigh a
lot more that vacuum stuff?  Good question!

Greg
94 S4
86 4KCSQ


Dave Pisciotta wrote:

> WRT the door locks discussion thread, does anyone know exactly why Audi,
> MBZ, et al chose to operate their power door lock systems via vacuum.  It
> seems as thought the complexity and bulk of these systems could easily be
> alleviated with a simple solenoid operated system ala GM, etc.  Has anyone
> out there successfully converted to Solenoids?  Anyone want to speculate on
> the pros/cons.  Just food for thought.
>
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