Audi Q5 8R Sportback Driver's Door Lock Cylinder Guide Coil Key 107837168BH

Audi Q5 8R Sportback Driver's Door Lock Cylinder Guide Coil Key is a precision component from the Locks and latches group, designed for installation in the front body section. The original Audi design ensures proper guidance and interaction with the lock cylinder and key, which translates into stable, repeatable operation of the driver's door opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-107837168BH-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 107837168BH
• Substitutable numbers: 107837168BH, 107 837 168 BH
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented component is dedicated to the driver's door in the Audi Q5 8R Sportback model and operates in the front part of the body. Its task is to guide and stabilize the lock cylinder and interact with the key guide coil, which enables the correct transfer of key movement to the locking mechanism. As a result, the door locking and unlocking system maintains proper geometry and resistance to operational wear.

Construction and technical fitment

The component has been designed as part of the Audi door locking system, maintaining factory assembly tolerances. The appropriate shaping of the guide allows for:

• stable seating of the lock cylinder in the driver's door structure,
• proper key guidance in conjunction with the guide coil,
• correct interaction with the locking mechanism in the Locks and latches group.

This type of solution reduces operating play and minimizes the risk of jamming, which is particularly important in the heavily used vehicle entry area.

Condition, origin, and benefits of use

The part comes from an original Audi lock system and is offered as a used component, which allows for maintaining factory fitment while optimizing service costs. Using an original component instead of a replacement promotes:

• maintaining compatibility with the driver's door construction in the Audi Q5 8R Sportback,
• reducing the need for assembly modifications,
• maintaining predictable operation of the lock mechanism over a long period of use.

For workshops and individual users, this means faster installation and a lower risk of problems with matching the mechanism to the existing installation in the vehicle.

Practical application in service and modernization

The Audi Q5 8R Sportback Driver's Door Lock Cylinder Guide Coil Key will work well both for typical replacement of a worn element and for repairs after mechanical damage in the front part of the body. It is particularly useful in situations where symptoms occur such as:

• difficulty inserting or turning the key in the driver's door lock,
• irregular operation of the locking mechanism,
• excessive play within the lock cylinder area.

Selecting the right component from this group allows for restoring the correct functionality of the driver's door without interfering with other elements of the locking system.

Related elements from the Audi lock group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the front door area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as lock cylinders, locking mechanisms, or key guides, check the available parts in the Audi locks and latches category.

For users interested in a broader look at technical solutions used in the sports versions of this brand, including engines, brakes, and chassis, the article Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis? may be helpful, which discusses the design differences between standard and sports-oriented Audi variants.