Re: 3 Door Handle/Lock Questions

[Kneale Brownson <knotnook@traverse.com>]

There is a rekey kit (for changing a lock to operate with a different key)
that locksmiths can buy from Audi.  The guy I've used for all my lock work
(I used to have a dozen rentals and a 44-room motel) said there are some of
the newer locks that he can't get rekey kits for, but he's got them for
most of the older Audis.  This is not a K-mart key cutter.  This is a
full-time lock service outfit.  Find one like that and he can make the lock
fit your key.  If you get the doorhandle/lock working properly and then
lubricate it regularly, it'll keep working for a long time.

Kneale Brownson


At 06:05 PM 11/29/99 -0500, Ryan Gemmill wrote:
>Listers:
>
>I'll try and keep this short and sweet.  I checked the archives but to no
>avail.
>
>Does anyone know how to set the door locks on an 86 5k to a different key?
>My driver's door handle went out this weekend. I found a cheap/temporary
>replacement off a parts car and installed it. The only downside for now is
>that I have to unlock the car with a different key than the one that goes
>with the car.
>
>I'm looking to upgrade it to something that will last better. Will Blau's
>door handles be more reliable? I've also considered changing all four
>handles to something a little more aesthetically pleasing. Maybe something
>like on newer VW's. Any suggestions? Anyone seen modern door handles fitted
>and operating on a 5000?
>
>Lastly, since I changed the door handle last weekend the door seems to be
>alot more harsh when opening and closing. It takes greater force to get the
>door to close fully. Anything I can adjust?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Ryan Gemmill
>85 5ksw; 86 5ks; 91 200T