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Old 04-24-2006, 06:46 AM
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Where is the 'switch' that tells when the front door is opened or closed?
The rear door switch is easy to see, but I cannot find the front door switch?

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Its in the latch mechanism. ~$120 part.
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Not sure if you've asked about this already, but did you try spraying it first to fix it?
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Default Inside the latch, iirc this is a rear . . .
<center><img src="http://66.134.70.69/files/audi/misc/door%20switch.JPG"></center><p>
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Default is this a common problem, mine just started happening like 2 days ago
door is closed but sensor shows it still open so the alarm goes nuts
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Its not uncommon.
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Happens to someone on this forum at least once a week.
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Thanks...not what I wanted to hear.
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Again, before replacing, have you tried spraying it first??!!
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Originally Posted by eldoj
Where is the 'switch' that tells when the front door is opened or closed?
The rear door switch is easy to see, but I cannot find the front door switch?

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Hi, did you find the answer to this question if so what is it, thanks, looking for the same switch
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