[03 Coupe] Door-Lock Knob replacement (Slick)
07-17-2003 | 04:44 PM
#26
cx power!
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From: berkeley, ca --> la, ca representin' tha 510&626
wow. pretty rad concept. 5th gen coupe ownz cuz they dont have knobs, just those flippy things next to the handle.
fyi, new A4's dont even have anything for the door lock. when the car is locked, you can *always* open it from the inside.
fyi, new A4's dont even have anything for the door lock. when the car is locked, you can *always* open it from the inside.
07-21-2003 | 02:40 PM
#27
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From: SoCal 310
Originally posted by b168ag
If this is a concern, why German cars have this kind of door knob (the one goes all the way down when the door is locked) - I thought safety is one of their concerns? :eh::shocked:
Mmmh... dilemma...dilemma.... :thinking:
If this is a concern, why German cars have this kind of door knob (the one goes all the way down when the door is locked) - I thought safety is one of their concerns? :eh::shocked:
Mmmh... dilemma...dilemma.... :thinking:
Safety is one of their concerns - my 00 Audi (which I happily sold to get a much better Accord) had those flush mount locks.
On an Audi, if the doors are locked and you pull the handle, the door lock pops up, then you have to pull the handle again to open the door. On a VW, the lock will pop up and the door will open in one pull.
07-21-2003 | 02:44 PM
#28
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Originally posted by TypeHCY
hey what do you do before you the knobs? i tried unscrewing them and they wouldn't turn. i stopped cuz i was afraid i would mess somethin up inside the lock mechanism.
hey what do you do before you the knobs? i tried unscrewing them and they wouldn't turn. i stopped cuz i was afraid i would mess somethin up inside the lock mechanism.
nothing is gonna mess up man, just unscrew the shi out of it, then replace them, get the right door lock knobs, the 2002 passat knobs not the 2003 passat knobs.
07-21-2003 | 07:15 PM
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From: Cleveland, Ohio - Rock 'n Roll capitol of the World
Originally posted by b168ag
Ok, I've just had mine done a few minutes ago but I have some thoughts now:
- What happen if my car loses electricity i.e. keyless entry, power window, central door locks are all useless? How can I get out of my car?
If this is a concern, why German cars have this kind of door knob (the one goes all the way down when the door is locked) - I thought safety is one of their concerns? :eh::shocked:
Mmmh... dilemma...dilemma.... :thinking:
Ok, I've just had mine done a few minutes ago but I have some thoughts now:
- What happen if my car loses electricity i.e. keyless entry, power window, central door locks are all useless? How can I get out of my car?
If this is a concern, why German cars have this kind of door knob (the one goes all the way down when the door is locked) - I thought safety is one of their concerns? :eh::shocked:
Mmmh... dilemma...dilemma.... :thinking:
07-21-2003 | 11:27 PM
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From: GA
Originally posted by vinz
nothing is gonna mess up man, just unscrew the shi out of it, then replace them, get the right door lock knobs, the 2002 passat knobs not the 2003 passat knobs.
nothing is gonna mess up man, just unscrew the shi out of it, then replace them, get the right door lock knobs, the 2002 passat knobs not the 2003 passat knobs.
