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Ever seen a 996 going along with the door open?

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microswitch

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I had exactly this problem, which turned out to be the microswitch on the latch mechanism.
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Ever seen a 996 going along with the door open?

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Best bet would be to get a diagnostic check done first to confirm it.
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I think your problem is likely to be one of the microswitches in the door lock assembly.
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Best bet would be to get a diagnostic check done first to confirm it.
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Ever seen a 996 going along with the door open?

Replace whole lock assembly as these switches aren't servicable

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You have to change the whole lock assembly as these switches aren't servicable.
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Ever seen a 996 going along with the door open?

Set alarm

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Short term just lower the window before you shut the car - and then use the total closure on the keyfob to put the window up and set the alarm.
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Best bet would be to get a diagnostic check done first to confirm it.
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Ever seen a 996 going along with the door open?

Replace whole lock assembly as these switches aren't servicable

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You have to change the whole lock assembly as these switches aren't servicable.
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Set alarm

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Short term just lower the window before you shut the car - and then use the total closure on the keyfob to put the window up and set the alarm.
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Use soldering iron, and have a basic set of tools

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Its easy to replace, and is within reach if you know how to use a soldering iron, and have a basic set of tools.
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Use total closure

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Short term just lower the window before you shut the car - and then use the total closure on the keyfob to put the window up and set the alarm.
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Ever seen a 996 going along with the door open?

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microswitch

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I had exactly this problem, which turned out to be the microswitch on the latch mechanism.
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Ever seen a 996 going along with the door open?

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I think your problem is likely to be one of the microswitches in the door lock assembly.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

You should see mine if not!! I can't close the drivers door on my 996 cab. The window drops when you open the door but imediately raises again before you can close it, this means the window is to high and smashes on the roof making a nasty noise and leaves the door open. Any ideas on solving without a bill of a grand???? Thanks for any help. If I don't get any I think I might chop a bit of the window off which should solve the problem.

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I think your problem is likely to be one of the microswitches in the door lock assembly. You have to change the whole lock assembly as these switches aren't servicable. Not hugely expensive at about £90. Best bet would be to get a diagnostic check done first to confirm it. The Porsche tester can read the position of each switch so you can see if it is working or not.

POST 3Original post

Short term just lower the window before you shut the car - and then use the total closure on the keyfob to put the window up and set the alarm. Do cabs have the total closure feature if you hold down the lock button I guess they do? But obviously Richard's fix is better!!

POST 4Original post

I had exactly this problem, which turned out to be the microswitch on the latch mechanism. I stripped it out, and found the microswitch to be a standard item. Theres plenty on Ebay, just search for microswitch. Total cost was about a pound! Its easy to replace, and is within reach if you know how to use a soldering iron, and have a basic set of tools. Alternatively give it to a dealer and get ripped off

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