BenMueller88
Audi A1 (2019) - Problems with door lock and flickering lights, possible causes and suggested solutions wanted
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An Audi A1 (2019) is experiencing issues with the door lock not functioning and lights flickering or dimming. The initial suspicion is a problem with the exterior door handle electronics. A similar issue in an Audi A3 was resolved by fixing a defective cable connection to the control unit. Another potential cause could be problems with the battery or alternator. The recommended solution is to visit a garage for a thorough check to identify and resolve the issue.
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BenMueller88 (community.author)
Hi, thanks for the quick reply. You can see straight away that the community here are real car fans! Luckily you stayed cooler than I just did. The exact model designation is the 30 TFSI S tronic S line and it has done 21250km so far without any problems. Has actually always been reliable, until now... Hopefully there's an easy fix for this. Thanks again for your help!
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MarcelS89
Moin, no problem, that's what we're here for! On your 30 TFSI S tronic S line with 21250km, it could actually be the exterior door handle electronics, just like on my car. But the flickering lights could also indicate problems with the battery or alternator. Since your car hasn't done that many kilometers yet, this shouldn't really be the case. But cars can be pretty unpredictable sometimes, right? I would advise you to drive to the nearest garage and have the whole thing checked. In my Audi A3, it was the exterior door handle electronics, but in your case it could be something else. Better to find out now before anything else breaks. The price should be similar to what I mentioned though, unless it's something bigger. Don't hang your head, it's annoying but there are worse things. Let us know if you have any more info, always happy to! All the best with it!
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BenMueller88 (community.author)
Hi again, thanks for your support! You're right, it could well be a problem with the battery or the alternator. I'll take your advice and drive to the nearest garage tomorrow to have it checked. It's a bit annoying, but you're right, there are worse things. I'll get back to you with the latest news. Thanks again, that really helped me! Have a good night!
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MarcelS89
Hello, you have some really strange symptoms! I had to go through a similar situation with my Audi A3 (2017 model year). As you say, it was a problem with the cable connection to the exterior door handle electronics to the control unit. A cable was then defective. I have a bit of experience with cars, but I'm not a professional or anything. I went to my good old garage and they fixed it for me. It ended up costing me 110 euros. Very annoying, but better than a car that won't unlock or lock, right? To be able to help you more precisely, could you please give me some more information about your vehicle? In particular, I would like to know the exact model name and how many kilometers your A1 has already covered. Maybe then I can give you some better tips. Stay cool, we'll get it sorted!
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