Paul Nye

I can open all doors except passenger front. The interior handle DOESNT open the lock because Im 99% sure the door lock assembly/accuator is mechanically broken internally, which means it will not unrelease the lock which hold the door closed

Paul Nye

Yes, I believe the actuator is mechanically bad because I originally removed it, opened up the inside and sprayed electrical contact cleaner as suggested by someone. As I was putting the actuator back I quickly connected harness to check before putting the door panel back and the actuator did make the clicking noise when I pressed the central locking buttons and fob, but I noticed the mechanism was struggling a bit probably because when I reassembled the actuator it didnt go back together perfectly, maybe 70% good.
So I guess since the assembly is bad and the door is locked , I may have to partially destroy the door panel?

Paul Nye

Just wanted to give an update:
I was able to get the door panel partially off despite the door being closed. I then could reach down and manually get the door open.
Then I replaced the actuator with a new one from Amazon ($25 instead of $525 from Audi)
All working good now

cal3thousand

Excellent! Congrats!

For posterity, would you mind putting down the part number that you used?