Hi my A3 1.9 tdi 2009 driver door lock wont work I have to use the key also the passenger door I have to press the fob twice for it to open. Can any one recommend where to buy a new lock and what sort I need? and who can do it for cheap?
I hear a clunk but it doesn't lock with the fob?If you cannot hear the solenoid clunk when you press the remote open button, the chances are it's just the solenoid needs changing. Always best to take the door card off (as in Tims video) and see what's happening in there.
If you can hear a clunk and see the cable move, the cable may have become detached or the actual lock lever maybe broke/loose.
I might just take to local garage and buy the part my self then get them to fit it. Not to sure if I could diagnose the problem my self by looking at itYou need to take the door card of, it sounds like mechanical type problem with the lock.
Having problem finding a good door latch off eBay that will fit my car. A 2008 or under won't fit it will it?You need to take the door card of, it sounds like mechanical type problem with the lock.
I got quoted £250 all in at a local garage, it's a pain isn't it mate! Mine works sometimes and other times doesn't it hasn't worked for days and tonight it starts working randomly. Best bet mate is buy the catch your self and pay them labour to fit it! Sounds like more than a catch fault on yours thoughSorry for bombarding but I've got the same problem with a 2004 3dr A3, the throb does not lock the drivers door and I have to use the key manually. I would like this to be fixed been quoted £200+ from an electronic specialist which as not even seen the car so i've avoided, I can't hear no clunks other than the other door and boot clunk and they lock fine. Also the same door when opened does not show on the screen like when the boot or passenger door is open or not closed properly.
So what do you think with mine, it needs a whole new door lock mechanism motor?
Would that need coding or would it be plug and play d'ya know?
I got quoted £250 all in at a local garage, it's a pain isn't it mate! Mine works sometimes and other times doesn't it hasn't worked for days and tonight it starts working randomly. Best bet mate is buy the catch your self and pay them labour to fit it! Sounds like more than a catch fault on yours though
Yours just sounds like the solenoid is kaput or the wiring to it loose/disconnected.
-----and yours needs investigating before you buy anything, also see post 7, as it's intermittent, it's looking as this is the most likely cause.