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Porsche 996 Locking Problem

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YOUR RESEARCHPorsche 996 Locking Problem

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Replace driver side door latch assembly

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I just replaced the driver side door latch assembly on my 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, because the window was not dropping. It fixed the window dropping, but now I am unable to lock the car.
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Reported fix · Original poster
I just replaced the driver side door latch assembly on my 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, because the window was not dropping. It fixed the window dropping, but now I am unable to lock the car.
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Reported fix · Original poster
I just replaced the driver side door latch assembly on my 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, because the window was not dropping. It fixed the window dropping, but now I am unable to lock the car.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I just replaced the driver side door latch assembly on my 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, because the window was not dropping. It fixed the window dropping, but now I am unable to lock the car. Neither the key fob, nor the manual way work. It clicks twice and then honks, but stays unlocked. However when you open the door, the alarm goes off. So, for some reason the door lock stays unlocked at all times. Has someone else had this issue, or does anyone know how to fix this? Do I have to reprogram the car, to the new door latch? Thanks

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I would go back in and verify that everything mechanical and electrical are properly connected. You don't have to reprogram the car for a new latch.

POST 3Original post

Everything has to be perfect, particularly the bar that goes from the outer handle door lock cylinder to the door latch. Read up here https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-detailed.html

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