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The remote lock/unlock on my 04 C4S has been inoperative for about 10 years now, so I've just used the key to lock/unlock the door since I didn't want to take it to the dealership and pay to reprogram.
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Replace latch mechanism

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Did a forum search and found some threads about replacing the latch mechanism, but they didn't mention the key/lock that I could find.
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Did a forum search and found some threads about replacing the latch mechanism, but they didn't mention the key/lock that I could find.
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Door lock broken - help needed

Use car, just can't lock the door

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Fortunately I left the sunroof cracked and was able to reach in and pull the handle to open the door, so I can use the car, just can't lock the door.
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Replace latch mechanism

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Did a forum search and found some threads about replacing the latch mechanism, but they didn't mention the key/lock that I could find.
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Door lock broken - help needed

Use car, just can't lock the door

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Fortunately I left the sunroof cracked and was able to reach in and pull the handle to open the door, so I can use the car, just can't lock the door.
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Door lock broken - help needed

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
The remote lock/unlock on my 04 C4S has been inoperative for about 10 years now, so I've just used the key to lock/unlock the door since I didn't want to take it to the dealership and pay to reprogram.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The remote lock/unlock on my 04 C4S has been inoperative for about 10 years now, so I've just used the key to lock/unlock the door since I didn't want to take it to the dealership and pay to reprogram. Well yesterday I go to unlock the car and the key just spins in the cylinder. Ugh. Fortunately I left the sunroof cracked and was able to reach in and pull the handle to open the door, so I can use the car, just can't lock the door. Did a forum search and found some threads about replacing the latch mechanism, but they didn't mention the key/lock that I could find. So, anyone with some insight on what might have broken and how to fix it?

POST 2Original post

Quotes source post: 19886928

More than like the shaft that connects the key lock cylinder to the lock mechanism is dislodged or broken. The lock mechanism could be broken too. When Porsche moved to plastic on this part, the problem got worse. Yours should be metal.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for this. So either the shaft has snapped, or the mechanism in the door latch it slots into has broken. If it's the latch I should be able to just replace that part. If it's the shaft, is that a DIY replacement?

POST 4Original post

Quotes source post: 19887100

I don't believe that Porsche sells just the cylinder lock shaft (green arrow). If it where me, I'd order a used one on eBay. That being said, the 996 lock cylinder (green arrow) is made of metal, but the slot on the lock mechanism that the shaft inserts into is plastic. My guess is the lock mechanism will have to be replaced. You won't know until you get inside to examine it.

POST 5Original post

This is from a 99 Boxster after 250k miles. The little pin that holds the shaft fell out��. The shaft just spins and you can�t lock or unlock�.. -Eric 99 986 04 996

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Sounds like my issue and makes sense. I'll have to fire up the garage heater this weekend and give it a try at disassembly.

POST 7Original post

This thread may help, directions, pictures https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-detailed.html

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