Re: 200q won't lock

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

Jon;

    This is a common problem. The lock cylinder has an arm attached to it
which moves the lock rods when you turn the key. The arm breaks where it is
attached to the lock cylinder. Audi supplies an upgraded part as a
replacement for about $30.

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  263k km (with upgraded drivers door lock cylinder)
-----Original Message-----
From: JMeckem@aol.com <JMeckem@aol.com>
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 10:15 AM
Subject: 200q won't lock


>Last night I tried to lock the 200Q with the key and nothing happened.
Feels
>like something broke inside, because there is no resistance like there used
to
>be when turning the key.
>
>The passenger side will lock the car, so I am assuming that some PoS
plastic
>clip has popped off something or broke.  Any BTDT's on this, does anyone
have
>a parts car with one of the right part?
>
>TIA
>
>Jon