The Hound Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hi all, Its a long shot, but does anyone know a trick that might help me sort out the passenger door on my 2000 A6 Quattro ? Its popping with the central locking, but pops down again so I cant open the door. Tried using the fob and the button in the car. Of course I now cant get the door open to take of the trim and replace the unit. well and truly flummoxed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Have you tried a brick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 and that will open the door by ? all helpful replies welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Surprising it. Obvs. I take it you've tried it from the inside? Assuming of course you can get in the drivers side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 yeah, I can open all other doors. But pulling the handle wont work, inside or out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Have you disconnected the battery and left it to reset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Usually when a door locks itself when its unlocked, or its random when it does/doesn't lock Often related to the Door locking mechanism - Most now electronically done My punto was a bugger for locking the door when i pulled the outside handle, even though i JUST unlocked it New 2nd donor door lock unit = Fixed A c200 Merc did a similar thing, the passenger door would Bounce up and down (lock knob thing) Randomly ending where ever the hell it likes.... i believe that had a new central locking unit in that door too = fixed Tbh getting the door apart and having an inspection is the best option if your capable Just be careful incase you have door airbags... ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 thanks Zig, trouble is cant get door trim off without opening door. looks like a hack job and get a new door trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoop Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 37 minutes ago, The Hound said: thanks Zig, trouble is cant get door trim off without opening door. looks like a hack job and get a new door trim. It sounds like the actual mechanism on the N/S/F door is kerplunked....you can isolate the electrics by disconnecting the battery....you can remove the inner door trim without totally ruining it.....awkward, yes, impossible,no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayzie12 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 If it bounces up and down any chance of just timing it right with a bit of assistance. Just spam the open button, as it pops up and down just have them try their luck? Might be worth a shot before sacrificing parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 My Octavia does the same, but I'm scrapping the POS soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Common issue http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=226058 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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