Servicing central locking system: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• On vehicles equipped with "“Advanced key”", the vehicle must be locked separately using the remote control after leaving the vehicle in order to activate the SAFE function.

📋 Procedure

1. The A8 central locking system is now electrical, as opposed to pneumatic.
2. The positioners in the doors are integrated in the lock and have 2 motors.
3. The positioners cannot be renewed separately.
4. First motor locks door, whereas second motor locks interior door handle (SAFE function).
5. The locked doors can no longer be opened from inside the car.

6. On vehicles equipped with "“Advanced key”", the vehicle must be locked separately using the remote control after leaving the vehicle in order to activate the SAFE function.
7. Alternatively, the SAFE function can be activated via buttons in the door handles.
8. The positioners for the tank flap and rear lid have one electric motor each and can be renewed separately.
9. After an accident involving activation of the airbags, the central locking control unit will unlock any doors which are locked.
10. Central locking system control unit is located in rear right side panel.

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