Covering the diagnosis and repair of a faulty lock module on my b8 a4 avant 2008 these lock modules are used in several vag models which probably all suffe.
My fuel door wont lock on my 2007 audi a4.
You can push it in with your finger but it takes force.
Audi a4 b7 b8 door lock problems diagnostic guide door lock problems diagnostic guide experiencing problems un locking your doors.
Another bug bear are the wires inside socket in the door between the pillar door.
If you open the fuel door and lock the car the pin extends.
The first and most obvious thing to check is your key fob battery.
If a fresh battery fixes the problem consider yourself lucky.
Are you having problems.
Central locking didn t flash lights.
Check the battery of the fob try to lock and unlock the door from varying distances.
If not also check your battery s voltage to make sure it s reading 12 volts with the ignition off and 14 volts with the ignition on and the alternator running.
Door lock problems diagnostic guide.
With the fuel door open as the image displays press the plunger down to lock into position.
This article applies to the audi a4 b7 b8 2005 2015.
Window sometimes didn t work.
Changed door control module via ebay all ok now.
On the side of the gas door remove the panel from the trunk to locate the electrical harness.
If t0m3k found that the pin went in with little pressure i suspect the gears in the motor are not functioning properly.
Make sure the electrical harness is connected.
As the door latched cables wires seemed fine.
My diagnosis was the door control module.
If the plunger does not snap into locking position this component is damaged and needs to be.
I had a door on my 2007 b7 a4 which didn t lock.