Had_a_5000

Small problem just started with my door locks. After unlocking the driver side door (activating the auto-unlock for all doors), I can't lock the doors for a full 45 seconds to 1 minute. Kind of a pain in the *** when you park, unlock, get out, then want to lock the car... I've got to stand and wait.

This occurs whether the door is unlocked from the inside or with a key from the outside (meaning I can't lock the door as soon as I get in either)

There is a low but noticible hum that sounds when the door is unlocked. When it finally goes out, that's when I can lock the doors again.

Bottom line: is this easy to fix? Will this be expensive if I bring it in to be serviced?

Thanks in advance.

-Andy

QCRAZY

...in the power lock system.

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Trace the vacuum lines until you find the leak. Fix the leak and all should return to normal.

P.S. You can narrow down where the leaks is by plugging up different routes at the 4-way plug. When you plug a branch and the locks work normally then you know the leak is in that branch!!

Good Luck!!

jcs182

Excellent advice!!!

Had_a_5000

Thanks very much, I appreciate the visual display.

A couple questions...

Where exactly is that 4-way switch? In the trunk?

The humming sound (after I unlock the door) sounds as if it's most prevalent from the back-right door. Is this tipping me off to the source?

When searching for the leak, I assume I have to take the door panels off? Or is there somewhere else I can access the system (like in-between the doors, etc.)?

As far as sealing the leak, any recommendations on what to use? Can it be fixed adequately without requiring a new hose? I don't imagine a new hose would cost more than a few dollars.

Thanks again,
Andy

QCRAZY

..pump itself. From the picture it looks like the pump is located in the trunk. Follow the humming and you will quickly find the pump. Once you find the pump trace the vacuum line until you come to the 4-way fitting.

You MAY have to take the door panels off. It depends where your leak is. Find which line has a leak then take it from there. You may get lucky and won't have to remove the door panels.

The leak may be caused by just a simple loose fitting OR a broken hose. The fitting is easy to fix. The second would best be fixed with a new hose. If you really wanted you could probably cut a portion of the old hose out and splice in a small piece of rubber hose. Obviously this wouldn't be the best option but it would be better than a large leak.

HTH and Good Luck!!

Maini

Check the hose on the trunk lid... it is a piece of rubber hose near the hinge of the trunk... mine was worn out there and the Audi guys wanted $ 400 to replace the whole pump and pipes... when I pointed out the leak.. they wanted $70 to replace the 3 inch long rubber hose. I just went to Lee auto parts and they gave me a piece of hose for free from their junk...!!

HTH

Maini