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roberto 5th August 2017 10:14 AM

Keyless lock button not working Help !
 
drivers door not locking on the handle button
is this a door strip down ?
anyone done this repair ?
and whats needed ?
thanks

Delboy 5th August 2017 10:46 AM

Its a new door handle (painted) and door strip to replace it, not a horrendous job but not fun either.

roberto 5th August 2017 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delboy (Post 131202)
Its a new door handle (painted) and door strip to replace it, not a horrendous job but not fun either.


oh, looks like a small push button switch on top of handle
surely thats replaceable ?
but if not then the whole thing it has to be

are they all the same handle on all 4 doors ?

anybody got a duff one ??
im going to try and replace the button..

Audidothat 5th August 2017 05:00 PM

I have the same issue but it's intermittent. A good soak with WD-40 works for a while!!

tonupkid 5th August 2017 08:15 PM

Duff door handle = next thing you're battery will be flat. Don't replace the car battery, just lock the doors with the remote until the handle is fixed

Delboy 6th August 2017 04:45 AM

Not a serviceable item sadly, it will as mentioned only get worse and in some cases keep the kessy module awake and suck the battery down overnight.

They are the same handles with the drivers one having a different part number because its had a plug hole removed for the key barrel.

Personally if your getting one done, buy another or 4 so you have them in stock already painted.

Since I have owned mine all four have been replaced and I have another spare for the inevitable failure of one.

roberto 6th August 2017 08:28 AM

cheers to all for the info
 
right , ive been in engineering all my life..
i was taught this
if one man put it together another man can take it apart
Not always the case but i wont be beaten till i see one of these in pieces
im on a mission now +++

so who has a faulty one to send me ???

Norretal 6th August 2017 04:53 PM

My front door handles have never worked in my three and a half years of ownership, this never bothered me as the rears did work. Just recently they've stopped working too, simultaneously.

Is there a connection or just coincidence that they've both "died" together?

If you find a fix roberto I'm paying you a visit and stopping over till you've fixed mine :ROFL:

Derek29 6th August 2017 09:10 PM

If you can, strip the door down first to check that there isn't a broken wire good by to the handle. This was the case in my drivers door. It's at quite an angle and the wires move about when you open the door, one of the wires had broke.

roberto 7th August 2017 07:20 AM

good point (wiring on audi's have never been a strong point)
but there is a micro switch type click when you press the button down
my drivers door button just presses blank the other 3 click like a switch
spare bed already made up Ron +++

Delboy 7th August 2017 07:24 AM

VCDS will tell you all you need to know in regards to the status of the door handle, you can also do test on button and see if it responds in measuring blocks

daandaman 7th August 2017 12:10 PM

Mine is intermittent. Specifically when wet. It can actually blow bubbles or squirt bits of water.
I think a fix could be to inject very thin silicon caulking after drying it out thoroughly with maybe a syringe. It would set so you don't get oil on your finger every time you press the button but also will stay flexible enough to be able to click the switch. However i would really really like to see someone taking a door lever apart to see what switch is used and how the button cover looks like from the inside to see if a method of sealing can be applied in a more technical manner.

tonupkid 7th August 2017 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daandaman (Post 131282)
i would really really like to see someone taking a door lever apart to see what switch is used and how the button cover looks like from the inside to see if a method of sealing can be applied in a more technical manner.

Same here +++

roberto 8th August 2017 02:38 AM

someone must have a duff handle if they have changed one
come on all you guys have a look around
please dont tell me you have thrown them away


also...
i noticed the button on my drivers door (which has failed) has sunk down a touch
while the other 3 stand flush or even proud a tad they click nicely too
so maybe the failed buttons collapse inside

Delboy 8th August 2017 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roberto (Post 131306)
someone must have a duff handle if they have changed one
come on all you guys have a look around
please dont tell me you have thrown them away


also...
i noticed the button on my drivers door (which has failed) has sunk down a touch
while the other 3 stand flush or even proud a tad they click nicely too
so maybe the failed buttons collapse inside

I did :p

They are not user serviceable, trust me, if it could be done I would have done it .

daandaman 8th August 2017 11:31 AM

Not everybody is a regular user, could you please upload a picture or two?

Delboy 8th August 2017 05:06 PM

No, they are in the bin.

roberto 8th August 2017 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delboy (Post 131328)
No, they are in the bin.

go get them out im going to do this

Delboy 8th August 2017 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roberto (Post 131339)
go get them out im going to do this

Ok let me explain clearly.

Said handles were removed, inspected for possible repair, conlusion was they not repairable, they were then transferred to the bin, which was collected by Waveney council.

Once collected I can only guess that they ended up in the landfill which they use.

I don't know the location of said landfill but I'm sure if you contact them directly they will be glad to tell you where it is. +++

http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/waste/...-and-disposal/

tonupkid 8th August 2017 10:32 PM

I've had a word with East Suffolk disposal services. They are very polite but a bit dim. It took a while for them to get their heads round my simple request. Anyway after what sounded suspiciously like ill suppressed laughter they told me that they were happy for me to look for the said door handles, but first I need to obtain a doctors note testifying that I represent no risk to the public in general and their workers in particular. I'll let you know how that goes.
Anyone got a metal detector I can borrow?

roberto 9th August 2017 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonupkid (Post 131346)
I've had a word with East Suffolk disposal services. They are very polite but a bit dim. It took a while for them to get their heads round my simple request. Anyway after what sounded suspiciously like ill suppressed laughter they told me that they were happy for me to look for the said door handles, but first I need to obtain a doctors note testifying that I represent no risk to the public in general and their workers in particular. I'll let you know how that goes.
Anyone got a metal detector I can borrow?

i too have contacted them and they told me several others were looking for the same thing
i believe i am 8th in the que
so i think im ordering a new one today +++

oooooh £88.75p plus vat

unless someone else has one :angry3:

leave it

Dezzy 9th August 2017 09:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tonupkid (Post 131346)
I've had a word with East Suffolk disposal services. They are very polite but a bit dim. It took a while for them to get their heads round my simple request. Anyway after what sounded suspiciously like ill suppressed laughter they told me that they were happy for me to look for the said door handles, but first I need to obtain a doctors note testifying that I represent no risk to the public in general and their workers in particular. I'll let you know how that goes.
Anyone got a metal detector I can borrow?

Me too, however they were a little more awkward, wanting PPE to be worn at all times. So i knew i'd never find it on my own so i went with 7 friends and we are looking right now. I have a metal detector here with us but there might be some more metal items in this fill site. All we've found so far is razor blades, hypordermic needles, a wheel from what looks be be a pram.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roberto (Post 131349)
i too have contacted them and they told me several others were looking for the same thing
i believe i am 8th in the que
so i think im ordering a new one today +++

oooooh £88.75p plus vat

unless someone else has one :angry3:

leave it

That might be us come and say hello
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1502269033

so far the PPE has only cost
£8.24 hard hat, £26.50 overalls, £24.19 boots, £3.42 glasses, £15.90 for gloves, so still a clear tenner under a new one.

daandaman 9th August 2017 09:21 AM

Lololol

Nobody else with an old doorhandle?

Dezzy 9th August 2017 09:26 AM

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one of the guys just shouted "RESULT" we all thought it had been found but.....

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1502270802


Though it is a keyless type

Delboy 9th August 2017 09:27 AM

https://media.giphy.com/media/KiaU2EUyxjQB2/giphy.gif

paulrstaylor 9th August 2017 10:31 AM

I have two in my parts drawer at home, both working AFAIK. One is used bought from a breaker, the other is new but has a scuff on the "chrome".

I wouldn't suggest cutting either of them up :ROFL:

Audidothat 9th August 2017 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 131354)
one of the guys just shouted "RESULT" we all thought it had been found but.....

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1502270802


Though it is a keyless type

I am still chuckling...... very good!

tc4332 9th August 2017 07:38 PM

I am certified and at home on weekend leave.
Is that sufficient for your needs, Nick?

Gwen and I have rather damp underpinnings now, it really hit our funnie spots.

tonupkid 9th August 2017 09:19 PM

Well I got my certificate (Thanks Ray) donned high vis and rocked up at the tip, or should I say dig.
I should have known, the car park was rammed with some of the shiniest A8 & S8's on the planet, and the landscape awash with busy shovels and bleeping metal detectors.
The lads on the gate where happy as Larry and charging for entry. I tried to explain that this was an official door handle recovery operation but they weren't having it and I had to pay a fiver to get in.
Anyway, to update. Hours of digging and sifting have left me with a sore back, two computers (broken), three compliments on my spade wielding, four candles and five hundredweight of assorted bottle tops and empty crisp packets, and a toaster.
Despite several cries of joy from other diggers the handle has yet to be found.
I now depart somewhat discouraged and leave the ongoing mission to discover parts unknown, to the rest of you.
Good luck

mattylondon 3rd November 2017 09:30 AM

Back on topic, I was reading the latest posts at AS8.ru and spotted one member had stripped the handle, cleaned and replaced the PCB button from a Mercedes. Although I think any high quality momentary push button would work.

Thread here...

http://as8.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=155&t=62984

Audidothat 3rd November 2017 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattylondon (Post 134516)
Back on topic, I was reading the latest posts at AS8.ru

It appears you do raise a valid solution, although the DIY fix is out of my league!

Interesting profile pictures on the Russian forum!!

mattylondon 3rd November 2017 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audidothat (Post 134517)
Interesting profile pictures on the Russian forum!!

Guns, money and Popka.

Browsing the Russian forum is a bit risky while at work!!

RicharM 10th April 2018 11:35 AM

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For anyone who wants to repair a close button on a doorhandle.
Here is the how to.

daandaman 10th April 2018 03:44 PM

Thanks for uploading that

tonupkid 10th April 2018 08:56 PM

I have now replaced all 4 of these handles on my car and so have the four originals going spare. Two, I think are worn/leaking, and the other two OK. They were all working when they came of the car, except when wet when two of them became flaky.
Are they any use to anyone?

roberto 11th April 2018 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonupkid (Post 139971)
I have now replaced all 4 of these handles on my car and so have the four originals going spare. Two, I think are worn/leaking, and the other two OK. They were all working when they came of the car, except when wet when two of them became flaky.
Are they any use to anyone?

yes i will take them please

homer simpson 15th December 2019 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roberto (Post 139982)
yes i will take them please

Did you get anywhere with the roberto?


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