What to do about a broken door handle on a Porsche Carrera?

The 911 Carrera door handles and door lock mechanism take a lot of use and abuse over the years and can experience many different failures. The first step in fixing any door lock or handle problems is to remove the door panel (see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal ).

When does the alarm go off on a Porsche 996?

Yep, Alarm will go into ‘sleep mode’ after 3-5 days depending on Model Year. The system will wake up once you turn the ignition on after you unlock the car with the key – the siren will go off after 15 seconds if you don’t switch the ignition on after you’ve unlocked it.

What happens when you lock a Porsche 996?

When I lock it there is no sound from the horn. The interior light does not come on but the red dashboard lamp flashes very quickly 20 times and then goes back to its slow flashing cycle. Normal operation when manually locking.

Are there any problems with the Porsche 996 C4?

I have a 1999 Porsche 996 C4 and central remote locking never been that good for two years since owned it, seemed like you had to almost stand next to car for remote activation to work. Now remote does not work at all (yes changed batteries on both fobs!) and manual key opening sets off alarm after 10 seconds (as normal) until ignition turned.

What should I do if I lost my Porsche key?

Take a look for some ideas about how to find your lost Porsche key. In addition, if you decided to call an automotive locksmith, remember to provide the exact year, make, and model, e.g.” I lost my 2013 Porsche 911 car keys, I lost my 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster push to start key” etc.

How do you change the key fob on a Porsche 997?

To do this, first put the key in the driver’s door and turn it to the left as if you were unlocking the car. Then, turn the key to the right to lock the car. Remove the key and press one or more of the remote buttons to ensure it’s working properly. (Related Article: Porsche 997: How to Replace Key Fob Battery – Rennlist.com) Figure 1.

What kind of car key did I lose?

I lost my 2013 Porsche 911 car keys, I lost my 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster push to start key” etc. This is important so the locksmith can check if he or she has the right key blank.

Do you need a new key for a Porsche 944?

Furthermore, remember to ask if the key needs to be programmed or coded, some models do – e.g., a replacement key for a 2008 Porsche Cayenne transponder key fob will need to be programmed, while a 1991 Porsche 944 won’t. If you think you need a new ignition switch/ lock cylinder, first make sure you don’t simply need a new key.

Can you remove the door panel on a Porsche 996?

For details on removing the door panel, see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal. On the 996, when you have the door panel removed, you can view the regulator. The 997 have an inner panel so you will have to watch the actual window.

How to replace the window switch on a Porsche Carrera?

To remove or replace the window switches you will need to remove the door panel. (see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal ). Once the panel is off, you can remove the window switch by first disconnecting the wiring. Squeeze the tap (red arrow) and pull straight back.

How to replace the regulator on a Porsche Carrera?

The first step in replacing either the regulator or the power window motor is to remove the door panel (see Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Door Panel Removal ). Make sure that you eliminate the power window switch as a potential problem before you start tearing into your door.

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