Odd problem with door lock ,

[AGB-S3]

Odd problem with door lock ,

Close the door, first catch [ safety] engages , but then, fails to engage the main lock
springs back out , being held on the first catch

Push the door fully closed and the main lock engages

Recognizable fault ? or just unlucky ....

Is the door lock a complete ''unit'' catch and ''lock'' ??

Tnx -Graham

 

[<tuffty/>]

Common issue... I have to shut my door several times these days to get it to shut...

Catch is an assembly but pretty sure they are obsolete

<tuffty/>

 

[AGB-S3]

yes , quite a few posts on the web, same problem or worse

Found these on ebay ...any comments ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/c/556647987

 

[Ashy>>]

These locks on eBay are NOT the correct ones. The 8l ones are a square shape.

Can't get hold of them new unless you go to Audi tradition in Germany.

https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/door-lock-8l2837015d-10

130 euros

yes , quite a few posts on the web, same problem or worse

Found these on ebay ...any comments ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/c/556647987

 

[AGB-S3]

Just changed the search , this show's , items located ilford uk , fits s3 according to the listing ?

but , picture is not the same as the German item ?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A3-8L1-FRONT-RIGHT-DRIVER-SIDE-CENTRAL-DOOR-LOCK-ACTUATOR-1996-2004-9-PIN/161634423134?fits=Car+Make:Audi|Cars+Type:S3+quattro&hash=item25a229915e:g:RnQAAOSwFlJeS7P6

 

[Ashy>>]

1000000000% not the correct item.

I bought one of these and it's nothing like the correct one.

Trust me on this. They've been putting up 8l in the listing for years and won't take it off.

 

[Alex C]

Just changed the search , this show's , items located ilford uk , fits s3 according to the listing ?

but , picture is not the same as the German item ?


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A3-8L1-FRONT-RIGHT-DRIVER-SIDE-CENTRAL-DOOR-LOCK-ACTUATOR-1996-2004-9-PIN/161634423134?fits=Car+Make:Audi|Cars+Type:S3+quattro&hash=item25a229915e:g:RnQAAOSwFlJeS7P6

Not the correct item, the central locking in the S3 is operated by a vacuum, that's for an electrically operated system...

I ended up buying a used door lock from German ebay whilst being aware that their passenger side was our driver side; fitted fine

 

[AGB-S3]

nice point about the driver side , vac system , my 80cd used vac to lock/unlock as well
ones on its way from Birmingham , hopefully better than the one I have ..
doors staying closed , just needs a two part action
bit like clunk-click every trip ...must admit
I liked the egg and the seat belt , add , better ..

 

[AGB-S3]

Can't get hold of them new unless you go to Audi tradition in Germany.

https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/door-lock-8l2837015d-10

130 euros[/QUOTE]

Is this company trading .. sent two requests as to which side this is .. but no reply

 

[AGB-S3]

Q which is which ? /D and /B version

https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tr...earch_term=s3 8l door lock&channel=901_TRSHOP


https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tr...earch_term=s3 8l door lock&channel=901_TRSHOP

 

[Diablos]

So the end result is, your door remains permanently broken unless you fork out $130 euros. Nearly $250 Australian Dollars.

I only paid $500 aussie dollars for my A3.

I think i might 'take' the $7500 agreed insurance value.... gasoline and a match please anyone?

Hahahaha!

 

[Swervedriver]

Not the correct item, the central locking in the S3 is operated by a vacuum, that's for an electrically operated system...

I ended up buying a used door lock from German ebay whilst being aware that their passenger side was our driver side; fitted fine

Alex, I'm looking to get a replacement lock mechanism from German ebay as you did. Do you have a part number or link to where you bought yours from please fella?

Regards Craig

 

[Alex C]

Alex, I'm looking to get a replacement lock mechanism from German ebay as you did. Do you have a part number or link to where you bought yours from please fella?

Regards Craig

The part No. was 8l1837016A, the seller was https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/males.autoteile?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

 

[Swervedriver]

The part No. was 8l1837016A, the seller was https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/males.autoteile?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

Cheers fella, much appreciated.

 

[AGB-S3]

That number is bringing up various hits , useful to know -)

 

[Swervedriver]

Anyone point me in the direction of a good guide or video for removing the lock?

Regards Craig

 

[carburetor]

The part No. was 8l1837016A, the seller was https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/males.autoteile?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

Hi just picking this up as I’m having similar issue with my drivers door latch. The part number for this is 8L2837016B.

Out of interest did you find that the latch you got with the ‘A’ suffix still operates as it should with the key in the barrel and the central locking etc?
Thanks

 

[AGB-S3]

Yes the lock was from breaker, its separate to the key etc, worked fine for a while but , now if the sun heats the door up - the interior light stays on- its the same age as the car ..