Power locks pump

Has anyone had problems with their Power Locks?
I have an A4 1.8 Quattro and my dealer tells me that I need to change the
pump as it is unserviceable.
New pump with labour is 1300 $ Canadian.
I think I am getting ripped off.
Any ideas?
Donny

Donny,
Wow, that's a chunk of cash. Check out VM Autohaus at www.vmautohaus.com to
find the price of the part. As far as the location of the pump in the A4 -
I'll have to defer to the A4 folks in the group - in my 5ktq it's right
beside the battery under the back seat and takes all of about 10 minutes to
change.
When you've replaced the pump, take the old one apart to see why it failed -
the pump in my 5k died years ago and when I took it apart I found a corroded
circuit connection - it's still working with the repair I did.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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"donnyboy" > wrote in message
...
> Has anyone had problems with their Power Locks?
> I have an A4 1.8 Quattro and my dealer tells me that I need to change the
> pump as it is unserviceable.
> New pump with labour is 1300 $ Canadian.
> I think I am getting ripped off.
> Any ideas?
> Donny
>
>

Donny,

Also try used part from wrecker. I picked up a used one for cdn$80. Try

www.shokan.com

Tony
96 S6

"donnyboy" > wrote in message
...
> Has anyone had problems with their Power Locks?
> I have an A4 1.8 Quattro and my dealer tells me that I need to change the
> pump as it is unserviceable.
> New pump with labour is 1300 $ Canadian.
> I think I am getting ripped off.
> Any ideas?
> Donny
>
>

donnyboy wrote:
>
> Has anyone had problems with their Power Locks?
> I have an A4 1.8 Quattro and my dealer tells me that I need to change the
> pump as it is unserviceable.
> New pump with labour is 1300 $ Canadian.
> I think I am getting ripped off.
> Any ideas?
> Donny

In my '87 VW GTi, that pump has been pumping for 17 years without a
problem. $1300 is ludicrous, even if it is CAD. I would go harvest one
at a junkyard. Take your out first and open the noise insulation so you
know what the pump looks like, then check VWs and Audis at the junkyard
for an identical pump. My guess is that it will set you back the
equivalent of USD 20, and replacing it is not very hard work. I have
seen older Mercedses at the junker that use the same pneumatic type door
locks as VW / Audi, wouldn't surprise me if they use the same pumps too.

Rather than the pump being the problem you should check the vac lines and
electricals. Be sure power is getting to it when it should. If it runs then
check if vacuum is created. If yes then there is a problem in the vac lines or
actuators.

Randolph wrote:
> donnyboy wrote:
>
>>Has anyone had problems with their Power Locks?
>>I have an A4 1.8 Quattro and my dealer tells me that I need to change the
>>pump as it is unserviceable.
>>New pump with labour is 1300 $ Canadian.
>>I think I am getting ripped off.
>>Any ideas?
>>Donny
>
>
> In my '87 VW GTi, that pump has been pumping for 17 years without a
> problem. $1300 is ludicrous, even if it is CAD. I would go harvest one
> at a junkyard. Take your out first and open the noise insulation so you
> know what the pump looks like, then check VWs and Audis at the junkyard
> for an identical pump. My guess is that it will set you back the
> equivalent of USD 20, and replacing it is not very hard work. I have
> seen older Mercedses at the junker that use the same pneumatic type door
> locks as VW / Audi, wouldn't surprise me if they use the same pumps too.

Tony wrote:
>
> Rather than the pump being the problem you should check the vac lines and
> electricals. Be sure power is getting to it when it should. If it runs then
> check if vacuum is created. If yes then there is a problem in the vac lines or
> actuators.

Good point, I once had a hose break where it goes from the body to the
hatch. When troubleshooting, keep in mind that the pump will generate
vacuum or (positive) pressure depending on whether it is locking or
unlocking the doors.

If you need replacement hose, you can get it from
http://www.mcmaster.com part number 5239K11

"donnyboy" > skrev i en meddelelse
...
> Has anyone had problems with their Power Locks?
> I have an A4 1.8 Quattro and my dealer tells me that I need to change the
> pump as it is unserviceable.
> New pump with labour is 1300 $ Canadian.
> I think I am getting ripped off.
> Any ideas?
> Donny
>

As far as I knoe the pump is identical to the VW pump, it is much easier to
find at wreckers, new pumps are cheaper too.

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2 large lemons (fresh lemons always, if possible)
Olive oil
Green onions
Salt
pepper
cornstarch
neonate stock (chicken, or turkey stock is fine)
garlic
parsley
fresh cracked black pepper

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3 lb. ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onions
7 - 12 cloves garlic
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup milk, 2 eggs
Oregano
basil
salt
pepper
Italian seasoning, etc.
Tomato gravy (see index)
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Were do i find the power locks pump on my Audi

On 2005-03-11, auditurbo > wrote:
> Were do i find the power locks pump on my Audi
>

In the trunk, right side, near the back lights. Atleast, in my avant
it is there.

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