Re: door locks

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

-----Original Message-----
From: tm2@earthlink.net <tm2@earthlink.net>
To: Mark Trank <MTrank@exch.co.albemarle.va.us>
Cc: 'Quattro' <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: door locks


>Mark Trank wrote:
>>
>> I am experiencing the following problem:  door lock mechanism on
>> driver's side on my 100 Quattro has stopped working/locking.  Insertion
>> and turning of the key activates the alarm, but that's it.  I have not
>> yet done anything (e.g., removing door panel, checking linkage, etc.)
>> but wanted to find out if anyone else has experienced this and can give
>> me some guidance.  Thanks!
>>
>> Mark
>> 91 100Q
>> 87 5KCSTQ
>
>Mark
>
>The exact same problem occurred with my 89 200TQ.  There is a plastic
>clip that holds the lock/unlock rod onto the end of the door key lock.
>It becomes brittle after time and breaks then the rod comes off.  In
>order to repair you have to remove the inner door panel.
>
>
Mark;

    Another common failure on the '89-91 Type 44 cars is the boss which
holds the actuating arm onto the lock cylinder. This splits, allowing the
cylinder to rotate without moving the lock actuating rod. Audi has an
upgraded part for around $25.

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  269k km