Audi A4 b7 2004 1.9 TDI Door wiring causing centrally locked door

[boydcage]

Hi,
the wiring near the passenger door hinges has broken with the central locking in ’locked’ position. Any ideas how I can open the door to fix it please?

 

[Burnerman]

Normally the door card is ripped away which gives you access to the door inside.....but auto locksmiths may have more nefarious methods of entry!
I’d try this option first!
John

 

[boydcage]

Hi John, thanks for your reply. The trouble is there is a big screw on the underside of the door card but I'll give it a try once our current bout of rain stops ...

 

[johnny2007]

Have a trip to Liverpool and anyone on the street will be able to open it for you in 30 seconds.

 

[johnny2007]

Now, seriously.
Maybe obvious, but have you tried using the key in the lock like we used to do before technology kicked in?

 

[boydcage]

definitely asking for trouble
Yes, unfortunately there is only one keyhole on the driver side & it has no effect on the passenger door.

 

[boydcage]

I don’t know why my emojis weren’t posted then …..

 

[boydcage]

Accessing the hidden screw under the door handle is a bit tricky …
Someone suggested I watch The Italian Job for ideas.

 

[boydcage]

The door kindly opened by itself today.
Thanks to Burnerman & Johnny 2007 for their input.