Audi Lock Actuator

[Adam Vali]

Hi everyone,

I have an Audi A3 58 facelift model. My rear drivers side door does not open from the inside or outside.

I can hear the lock so my mechanic said that I need a lock actuator and it MUST BE 8-PIN

Unfortunately I've been looking for about 1 week and I can't find any 8-pins.

Is it possible to use a 7pin lock actuator?

 

[LEE69]

I got mine from ebay just a 5 door n/s/r lock and it worked

 

[Adam Vali]

How many pins was it ? and how many pins was the plug attached to the door ?

 

[LEE69]

That's what I'm saying I have no idea just ordered the lock. I have no idea why one would have 7 and another 8

 

[Adam Vali]

Hmm this is a very odd one.

 

[LEE69]

It's not like the extra pin would do anything ie power anything different. Loads of breakers on ebay/ facebook

 

[Adam Vali]

Yeah that is true, I'll have to order a 7 pin and try that out. Thanks for the advice. I'll keep this thread posted on any updates

 

[traindweller]

Have a look on this site ( https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/ ) to identify your car, and the door lock part number, alternatively you can take the door card of and get the *8PO part number from the actual lock fitted.
You can then search on ebay for that part number knowing that you have the right part. Lets be honest your mechanic did say 'MUST BE 8-PIN'
for a reason, be a shame for you to get the 7 pin and find that some part of the locking or other electrics would not work.

 

[Adam Vali]

I've found a breaking car on ebay today and he's got an 8-pin lock. I'll have to see it once I get it.

 

[Adam Vali]

 

[LEE69]

I want to know what the other pin does haha

 

[Umaar]

I would only replace it with a brand new one. It is just a matter of time on how long it will last. Its a common failure on most Audi and VAG cars.

I have so far replaced

2007 Audi A3 8p Sportback all 4 door locks all failed at various months at 8 years old.

2008 Audi A4 B8 saloon all 4 door locks between 5-8 years old

2 family members have replaced their Audi A6 c7 both cars drivers doors so far



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[Adam Vali]

Wow, my front two doors were done by Audi last year with the previous owner. Left rear last week and hopefully right rear this week

 

[LEE69]

I would only replace it with a brand new one. It is just a matter of time on how long it will last. Its a common failure on most Audi and VAG cars.

I have so far replaced

2007 Audi A3 8p Sportback all 4 door locks all failed at various months at 8 years old.

2008 Audi A4 B8 saloon all 4 door locks between 5-8 years old

2 family members have replaced their Audi A6 c7 both cars drivers doors so far



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Mines on original and I got a secondhand one from ebay about 3/4 years ago and it's still ok.

 

[Umaar]

Mines on original and I got a secondhand one from ebay about 3/4 years ago and it's still ok.

Looks like you got a good one.


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[LEE69]

Looks like you got a good one.


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The car has been great in the 5 years I have owned it, yeah I got lucky

 

[Adam Vali]

Got my lock actuator changed then. 7-pin works fine. Thanks every1!

 

[LEE69]

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