S6 drivers door problem

[Minou]

My S6 Avant has developed a fault with the drivers door in that it now fails to operate the interior light or trigger the "lights left on" buzzer. Obviously a problem with the pressure switch on the door post thinks I. But I cannot fing it. I know I am getting old but how do Audi trigger the circuit. If the switch is internal within the door are there any tricks to getting the door trim off. On my Lotus Sunbeam I just pull the trim and it falls off, but that method does not seem to work on the Audi and here in the UK Haynes do not seem to publish a workshop manual for this current A6/S6/RS6 body shell.

Any ideas?

[J0X]

There should be one or two screws under the door handle (from the inside), hidden under a piece of plastic. If not, it's just a slide-on and you should be able to pull upwards. Haven't done this for a loong time though, but that's how it was done on my RS4. Good luck!

[Aronis]

here is your answer

[Aronis]

Front door trim, removing and installing

1 - Door trim
- Remove screws -2- (2x) from door trim -1-.
- Remove window regulator switch unit -5-.
Driver's side Page 70-6
Passenger side Page 70-8
- Lift door trim about 20 cm upward and remove from door.
- Detach Bowden cable for interior door handle Fig. 1 .
- Disconnect electrical connectors Fig. 2 .

Clip locators -3- (7x) and -4- (2x) must be clipped in place when installing door trim.




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When installing, press center of door trim onto door.

2 - Screws (2x)
Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (13 in lb)
3 - Clip locators
4 - Clip locators
5 - Window regulator switch unit




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Fig. 1 Detaching Bowden cable
- Pull Bowden cable -1- out of guide -2- and detach.

Note:

When installing, make sure hook -3- is facing upward

Fig. 2 Disconnecting electrical connectors
- Disconnect connector for central locking switch -1-.
- Disconnect connector for door warning light and anti-theft alarm -2-.
- Disconnect connector for loudspeaker -3-.




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Driver's window regulator switch, removing and installing

- Insert screwdriver -1- in hole -2-.

- Use screwdriver -3- to press retainer -2- in direction of arrow -A-.
- Remove window regulator switch unit -1- in direction of arrow -B-.




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- Press retainer tab -2- and pull off connector -1-.




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[Aronis]

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[Minou]

Thank you very much for such a comprehensive reply. I shall certainly have no excuse if i do not sort the problem. Thanks again.