[V8] help! need photos of door lock mechanism

[John Bysinger]

I think I'm going to try the trunk/vacuum line approach before I attempt to
dig into the door, I've got a portable air tank with a regulator on it so
this should be pretty simple to do really.  Thanks as always for the great
replies here!  I'll let you know how it goes.

-John

-----Original Message-----
From: Etdmail at cs.com [mailto:Etdmail at cs.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 11:24 AM
To: john at bysinger.net
Cc: v8 at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [V8] help! need photos of door lock mechanism



 Hi all

 John,
 Ever wonder if other enthusiast-sites ever require this thread?
 I had similar problems with a Porsche, that use to lock its keys
 in the car, if you ever shut the door with the keys still in it!

 Guess it's bound to happen if you drive a v8Q long enough
 without the lock 'updated' bits installed.

 The wedge and coat hanger approach is the procedure
 the 'pros' would likely use to get your V8Q open. The
 vacuum approach - sounds the best if you have one of
 the portable hand pumps at your disposal.

 If you are going to attempt the fix your self you should
 find pics and procedure outlines one these sites.

 <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/body.html#Door%20Lock%20Repair
">
http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/body.html#Door%20Lock%20Repair</A>

 <A HREF="
http://www.ohlemacher.com/German%20Cars/audi/door_handle_removal.htm">http:/
/www.ohlemacher.com/German%20Cars/audi/door_handle_removal.htm</A>

 <A HREF="http://carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalAudiV8FrtDr.htm">
http://carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalAudiV8FrtDr.htm</A>

 <A HREF="http://www.the12volt.com/doorlocks/page3.asp#vac">
http://www.the12volt.com/doorlocks/page3.asp#vac</A>

 The inner and outer door shells come apart making accesses
 to the lock parts easier .. Small compensation I know ...

 I'm attaching the exploded view form the v8Q manual.

 Good Luck,
 Best,
 Ed
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