Replacing Boot Lid/Tailgate on 3dr A3 8P - Lock/Central Locking

[tec2tec]

Hi,

I am looking to replace the boot lid/tailgate on my 2010 3dr A3 8P.
I have the replacement part, complete with all electrical components and trim.

I'm confident with replacing the boot lid itself, however my question is about the boot lock.
Will the boot locking mechanism work by simply installing the new boot lid? Or will I need to install the old lock onto the new part?

I've tried to speak with local Audi dealerships, but have been unable to get an answer so far.

Thanks

 

[leonwilliams]

Hi,

I am looking to replace the boot lid/tailgate on my 2010 3dr A3 8P.
I have the replacement part, complete with all electrical components and trim.

I'm confident with replacing the boot lid itself, however my question is about the boot lock.
Will the boot locking mechanism work by simply installing the new boot lid? Or will I need to install the old lock onto the new part?

I've tried to speak with local Audi dealerships, but have been unable to get an answer so far.

Thanks

Hi yes it will work remove from one and fit on other

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[tec2tec]

Hi yes it will work remove from one and fit on other

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Would it work if I left the new lock in place?

 

[leonwilliams]

Would it work if I left the new lock in place?

Have you got key for other lock. Otherwise you'd end up with 2 k3ys

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[samisnake]

The boot doesn't have a key.
Just keep the new lock in place

 

[leonwilliams]

The boot doesn't have a key.
Just keep the new lock in place

Sorry my bad don't know what I was thinking

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[samisnake]

Sorry my bad don't know what I was thinking

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How you getting on with the tpms btw

 

[tec2tec]

Sorry my bad don't know what I was thinking

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Hi All,

Thanks for your replies.

Gave it a go over the weekend, keeping the new lock in place, and it all fits/works perfectly.

The only odd thing I noticed was that my original boot had an additional antenna connection (6Q0 035 575), where as the replacement did not. The only difference in spec is that the replacement was from the Black Edition, as opposed to my standard S Line.
Despite this, my radio still works so far. A bit of Googling suggests "my car has two antennas (one in the roof and one in the rear window) that 'alternate/compensate' one another to provide a consistent signal" - not sure if anyone has any experience/knowledge of this to confirm?

Thanks