[V8] lost key

[Tony and Lillie]

Kent, I've had to get into a V8 and several 5000's, and here's what I do. 
Take an old fassioned coat hangar (metal) and straighten it out. Then, put 
about a 1/2" 90 degree bend in it. Get a small shim if you can, that will 
also make the job easier.

Now, slide the shim in between the side window and the seal, on the outside 
of the window. You will want to do this on the passenger side, I use the 
rear door for ease. However, you can get into the front as well. You will 
put the shim toward the rear, as you are going to be "feeling" for the 
latch. Basically, on the Latch there is a spot where the lock hooks into it. 
You will sort of move your coat hangar around till you see the lock knob 
move up and down. Then, it will be a matter of getting somewhat firm under 
it, and pull up.

Ichecked myu pics but don't have any of those latches. However, if you still 
need one later, I'll pull it off my car and snap a quick pic.

HTH,
Tony
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at comcast.net>
To: "v8-list" <v8 at audifans.com>; "quattro" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 5:18 AM
Subject: [V8] lost key


>I have/had one key for my '90 Avant converted with a V8. When I took a job 
>in
> NY 6 months ago, my significant other asked for the key in case the car 
> needed
> to be moved. Now I can't find my key, and she denies I gave it to her.
>
> So, what to do?  I tried briefly to fish a jimmy through the window 
> stripping, but not knowing what it looks like behind the door, I couldn't 
> feel something
> to hook onto to lift the door lock.
>
> Does anyone have a picture of the interior of the Type 44/V8 door?
>
> I figure once I get the door open, I can remove the cylinder and take it 
> to the local locksmith.
>
> Any other suggestions to open the door and make a key?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -- 
> Kent McLean
> 1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
> 1990 200 Avant mit V8 conversion
> gone: too many to count, including my first, "Bad Puppy"
>
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