Ok, here's the deal.. I put the key in and turn it to lock it, the lock button goes down, but wont stay down. It just pops back up as soon as i take the key out. This only happens on the drivers door, the rest of the doors lock fine. I can not even push the lock down from inside the car because it just keeps poppin back up like its spring loaded.. damn audi wins again..any idea on how to fix this??

 

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Bolt (2x)

â—†Tightening torque 9.5 Nm. [/ul]
Lock base plate
Door lock

â—†Removal: [/ul]

‒Remove door component carrier =>Page 57-1. [/ul][/ul]
Note:
If the trim cap for door lock has not been fitted, door component carrier does not have to be removed to take out door lock.


‒Remove cover for door lock =>Page 57-14.
‒Unclipping securing and operating rods =>Page 57-16.
‒Detach connecting hose from actuator for central locking system.
‒Unscrew bolts -1-.
‒Remove door lock and lock base plate -2-. [/ul][/ul]











â—†Installation: [/ul]

‒Install in reverse order. [/ul][/ul]

Bowden cable for interior door handle.

â—†Removal: [/ul]

‒Remove door component carrier =>Page 57-1.
‒Remove cover for door lock =>Page 57-14.
‒Release Bowden cable (shown released in magnified view), unclip downwards and disengage from door lock. [/ul]

â—†Installation: [/ul]

‒Install in reverse order. [/ul][/ul]






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Operating clip

â—†Installation =>Page 57-16 [/ul]
Securing rod

â—†To remove, unclip at safety piece -3-. [/ul]
Fastener
Lock cylinder securing rod

â—†Installation =>Page 57-16. [/ul]
Hinged bushing
Hinged bushing [/ul]










Door lock operating rod

â—†Installation as for securing rod -4-.
◆Clipping-in length -a- 13 ±3 mm. [/ul]
Door lock cover

â—†Unclip trim cap to remove.
â—†Insert trim cap by gradually sliding into place. [/ul][/ul]









Installing lock cylinder securing rod

‒→ Fix operating lever -1- in position with 4mm guide pin -5- (twist drill). This involves inserting guide pin through trim cap -4- into operating lever -1-. [/ul]
Trim cap -4- is gradually being discontinued and replaced by a larger trim cap =>Page 57-14.

‒There must be a clearance of approx. 1 mm between guide lug -6- and stop for adjusting securing rod (guide pin -5- not needed). [/ul]










‒→ Clip hinged bush -2- into release lever -1-.
‒Enter securing rod -3- for locking cylinder into collar -2- and clip in.
‒Swivel operating clip -4- through 90°, insert into door lock release lever -5- and swivel back upwards.
‒Clip securing rod for lock cylinder -3- with no play into operating clip -4-, without straining door lock release lever -5- (max. play 1.5 mm).
‒Push sleeve on operating clip -4- upwards. [/ul]

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the door lock popping back up normally means another door is not locking so check all the locks and the trunk

 

well, the trunk locks and the 2 passenger doors lock, but the rear driver side door doesnt lock when i hit the lock button, but it will lock manually by simply pushing down the lock button.

 

so you have a bad door lock actuator switch or its seized get some WD40 in there

 

ok forget it.... i took off the door panel and i see whats goin on... the bar that goes from the key hole to the actuator, or whatever it is, bends as i turn the key... therefore, whatever is supposed to be happening with the actuator isnt happening.. i think maybe its jambed.. also, how the heck do you work in there?? do you need to remove the window frame and glass?? and on top of that, the key hole seems to push inside the door, as if theres something missing that is supposed to hold it in place.. anyone want a nice lookin a4??

 

the actuator is bad replace it, its not uncommon for rain water to get in there and rot it away

 

Yea.. where do you get an actuator from, and is it possible to replace this thing without removing the glass/window track?