Locked passenger door

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10-15-2014, 03:11 PM

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clancy

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Originally Posted by SloopJohnB@mac.com

To the OP…look at the front door on the drivers side with the rear door open. Eyeball that U-shaped latch holder while you close the front door and you can see where it is. It's in a similar spot on the passenger side front door.

It might be easier to get to if you take off the rear door.

BTW, it's called a striker plate. #7 on the diagram.

Striker. STRIKER PLATE for 2002 Audi. #8Z0837033A

Can you post a similar diagram for the passenger front door please?

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10-16-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by clancy

Silly question, but I will ask. Can you unlock it with the unlock button on the driver's door or the key fob?

I'm sure it unlocks. But it won't open. Unless you pull on a handle(inside or outside) you won't open the door

There is a difference between open and unlocked

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10-20-2014, 12:31 AM

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the door is opened

You can't get to the screws when the door closed. This is how i did it. I entered through the driver's door and forced a flat screw driver on the side of the locking **** on the top of the door panel to pry out the black housing so I could have enough space for me to insert a wire with a small hook at the end. I kept sinking and pulling the wire and managed to pull on the mechanism that opened the door. This was a combination of brains and luck. But guys I must admit, audi's security system is the safest. We made the right choice.

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Originally Posted by dgsdale

The interior door card is very easy to remove: Two screws, one each end of the door at the top, with the door open. Underneath the front end of the armrest/door pull there is a small hole - poke a flat screwdriver up into this hole & 'fish' around to unclip the switch panel at the front end then pull it out & disconnect the plugs. Lift the whole panel up & away from the door (by a couple of inches only) & then disengage the hook of the lock cable from the silver handle. Hope this helps. Please, please please, don't do any cutting - it won't get you anywhere & you will ruin a beautiful panel.