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YOUR RESEARCHDoor lock assembly open/closed cam damaged
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unlock/locking mechanism within the door latch assembly itself
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It was the unlock/locking mechanism within the door latch assembly itself that prevented me from opening the door.
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All of the linkages from the handle to the latch were in good condition and installed correctly.
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It is a twenty year old piece of hardware that gets used every time you enter or exit the car.
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I'm assuming this means a full replacement of the assembly, but figured I'd check here to see if anyone had any creative fixes that have lasted.
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That being said, I am an expert in replacing door latch assemblies now.
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Had issues with the door lock assembly not recognizing the door being open so the window would pop back up when the door was open. I pulled the lock mechanism out expecting to find a broken plunger on the microswitch; the rubber boot was gone and the plunger was a little worn, but the bigger issue I noticed was that the cam that the microswitch rides on was chewed up. I'm assuming this means a full replacement of the assembly, but figured I'd check here to see if anyone had any creative fixes that have lasted. I don't want to take the door apart again any time soon. Thanks!
Someone here did a write up of the internals and that might provide the information you're looking for. The vast majority of people replace the whole latch. It is a twenty year old piece of hardware that gets used every time you enter or exit the car. Like they said in the old Vaudeville routine - Pay the two dollars.
Thanks wyovino. I went for the two dollar fix, and it looks like now I have to pay the two (hundred) dollars. I brought it up because I hadn't seen any content talking about the damaged cam, only the microswitch failures. Figured this might be a valuable data point for someone else on a Google mission. Just in case it is helpful for others, here are the bookmarks I amassed from my research:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-detailed.html
https://www.renntech.org/topic/32406-door-closed-sensor/?do=findComment&comment=173117
https://www.renntech.org/topic/25464...?ct=1551625800
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You may want to try your luck with a used latch from
https://www.partssociety.com
or qualityporscheparts on eBay. They are the same company.
My experience has been great with them.
I gave this a try a while ago. The door lock mechanism failed within a few months and I was unable to open the door using either the interior or exterior door handle. I was pretty lucky to get the door open after pulling the handle ~ 50 times. All of the linkages from the handle to the latch were in good condition and installed correctly. It was the unlock/locking mechanism within the door latch assembly itself that prevented me from opening the door.
I will never buy a used part for something this critical again. That being said, I am an expert in replacing door latch assemblies now.
I got the latest revision latch, and its a very smooth mechanism. Just get a new OEM one.
That's a fair comment. Used parts do carry risks. I try to favor my odds by buying parts only from wrecked cars where the seller can provide pics of the car and the parts. In that way, I know the parts were likely still in working order when they were pulled. I would disassemble and examine the used parts carefully before the install but at the end of the day, there's still no guarantee.
BTW, the driver's side has been upgraded to 9A783701503 $200-ish now so not bad at all for a brand new part.
The passenger side is still 3B1837016P, $340-ish
VW and Audi used the same lock mechanism and you can buy an aftermarket replacement without the Porsche Tax.
https://www.carparts.com/details/Vol...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.carparts.com/details/Aud...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
