looking for audi 5000 lock rod

[DeWitt Harrison]

On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 10:28:08 -0400 (EDT),
        Ameer Antar <antar at comcast.net> wrote:

> Does anyone have access to a right-front lock rod for an Audi 5000?
> This is the rod that connects the lock tumbler in the outer door handle
>  to the lock in the door.
>
> I actually ordered this from the dealer and for some reason, the part
> seems to be a new design or something. The bottom of the rod is
> bent the wrong way, so now the only way it will work is if I remove
> the white plastic cover over the lock mechanism. I compared it to
> the left side and it&#39;s a mirror image except for the last bend.
>
> Please let me know if you have one of these lying around. Thanks.&nbsp;

Ameer, Did you order a new lock rod because the plastic coupling piece
was broken on the original? If so, I think you can transfer the coupling
from the new rod over to the original metal rod.

DeWitt Harrison
'88 5kcstq