Has anyone replaced the door lock motor (actuator) ? I have a 1998 A4 Quattro and the doors/truck will not unlock electrically (they do lock though). Dealer says I need a new "door lock motor" and can fix the problem for $700.00 !! Thanks for your help.

 

Hi jb642, welcome to the forum. It can't be that bad to replace yourself. If you are feeling ambitious let us know.

 

Thanks for the Welcome! I'm very glad to find your forum!

I will do the replacement myself - the problem is finding a replacement motor - any ideas? Thanks!

 

Sure!

http://www.car-part.com. Find a used one for cheaper. If you want I can get you a part number if you want to buy it new from an online dealer. Let me know.

 

Thanks Jestnomen -

I fould the part, new, for $175 on their web site. Do you know where the pump is located?

Sure is a lot cheaper to put in myself instead of paying dealer $700!!!!

 

what's the part number you found? I'll post a diagram with it.

 

Here are the results from car-part.com - not sure if the Audi part number is "hiding" in their info (no numbers in common from the 3 companies):

1998 Vacuum Pump Audi A4 - DOOR LOCK VAC PUMP 8L0 862 257B 000913 $175 Dads Auto Parts USA-CA(Sacremento)

1998 Vacuum Pump Audi A4 PWR LK PUMP 4DR SED 288, 417.00 NEW I-048 $150 Harbor Auto Used Part Division USA-MA(Lynn)

1998 Vacuum Pump Audi A4 VAC PUMP FOR LOCKS, I008 230997 B D021 $100 Nik's Auto Parts, Inc. RP+ Member USA-WI(Neenah)

Thanks again

 

Here's what I show...



I have military duty all weekend, but can answer your questions on sunday night when I return.

 

Thanks for the diagram - looks like it is located on the right side in the trunk - Do you know where I can order a new pump versus a used one? Thanks again for your help and diagram!! JB

ps: Which service are you in ? and thanks for serving !!!

 

try http://www.impexfap.com or http://www.clairparts.com. The later one you will have to call for a quote. I'm in the Air Force.