Door does not open intermittently

[Rizwan Patel]

Hi all. Our front passenger door sometimes will not open from outside 

 

It locks fine with central locking 

It opens from inside 

Windows work fine 

Just sometimes when unlocking the car it won't open when using the outside door 

Then sometimes it's works fine !

 

Anyone have experience of this

Any advice will be greatly appreciated 

Thanks in advance 

Edited Sunday at 01:22 AM by Rizwan Patel
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[cliffcoggin]

I believe the mechanical linkage from door handle to lock is defective. You will need to remove the door card to get access to it.

[Rizwan Patel]

Thanks pal. Going to ask a silly question. What you mention regarding mechanical linkage. Is this unit/part I can replace if so what would it called?

If it's something else could you advise please. 

Again thanks for the help much appreciated 

[cliffcoggin]

I have no idea as I have never seen inside a A6 door. It might be rod, it might be a cable. Have a look online for specific guidance.

[Cantata]

I have exactly the same problem, started yesterday. Looked on youtube but haven’t found an entry there yet that gives me confidence to tackle it. 

[Rizwan Patel]

Same can't find anything unfortunately 

[alpha omega]

i know its not the right side but will this give you some idea

 

Edited Monday at 10:39 AM by alpha omega

[Cantata]

Thanks alpha omega.

On mine the lock is definitely making a noise when triggered by the key buttons, so maybe it's something inside the lock itself that's failed.

Anyway I'll put up with it for now until the weather warms up....!

[Rizwan Patel]

Thanks all will look at video. Thanks