I have a 2004 1.9tdi A6 and i cant open the drivers door from inside or outside and i am looking for any ideas on how to get it open without cutting open the door card so i can replace the lock mechanism  

I would think you will have to cut the door card unfortunately. Unless you can access the catch by rolling the window down?

I am a new member so suppose this problem has been solved by now.

Door cards remove easily - only 2 self tappers and lift complete unit inc handle/arm-rest etc.

Internal handle connects by cable front to back which could have come dislodged?

Cheers,

steve500

I am a new member so suppose this problem has been solved by now.

Door cards remove easily - only 2 self tappers and lift complete unit inc handle/arm-rest etc.

Internal handle connects by cable front to back which could have come dislodged?

Cheers,

steve500

 

Thanks Steve, I imagine it would have still required cutting though as the door would have been stuck closed and hence no access to some parts of the door card...

Hi there, Steve500 again.

James is probably correct, if the door is locked shut you don't have access to the x2 self tappers in the door jambs.

Just to conclude my own problem (drivers door opens OK from inside, but does not release from outside).

I bought a full new drivers door locking mechanism and took it to my local mechanic as I could not undo the x2 45mm 12 star screws in door-face.

He whipped off the door card, window glass and simply adjusted the linkage from outside handle to lock!

Bit of a struggle but he charged me only for 1/2 hour labour.

Also please all ignore the youtube demonstration of removal of door handle in 1min 36sec with a piece of bent wire - the guy in fact only removes the plastic trim from the door handle! I know, I tried it.

(New o/s drivers door lock for sale, bnib, cheap).

Happy tinkering,

Steve500

Hi there, Steve500 again.

James is probably correct, if the door is locked shut you don't have access to the x2 self tappers in the door jambs.

Just to conclude my own problem (drivers door opens OK from inside, but does not release from outside).

I bought a full new drivers door locking mechanism and took it to my local mechanic as I could not undo the x2 45mm 12 star screws in door-face.

He whipped off the door card, window glass and simply adjusted the linkage from outside handle to lock!

Bit of a struggle but he charged me only for 1/2 hour labour.

Also please all ignore the youtube demonstration of removal of door handle in 1min 36sec with a piece of bent wire - the guy in fact only removes the plastic trim from the door handle! I know, I tried it.

(New o/s drivers door lock for sale, bnib, cheap).

Happy tinkering,

Steve500

 

Glad you managed to sort your problem Steve.