It's a mechanical problem

Buying through this link, gets PB a donation.	Products for your Boxster, Cayman and Carrera.

Forum List Message List New Topic Print View

2005 remote works fine but key in door will not open car or turn off alarm
tom coughlin - 4 years ago

I left my car at the shop where I had left a second key (with no remote). The next morning I got a call that they couldn't get into the car so I drove over and opened it with my remote key.

Since then I've tried turning the key in the door lock and clicking the remote without luck. Has anybody found this issue and is there a fix (other than to replace the door lock which I assume is my last step).

Reply Quote

Go Back

Re: 2005 remote works fine but key in door will not open car or turn off alarm
Anker - 4 years ago

If the remote doesn't open any of the doors you could have either an immobilizer problem or a low battery. Check the battery first! :-)

Reply Quote

Go Back

It's a mechanical problem
Boxsterra - 4 years ago

The key is supposed to work in the door even when the car has no power. The hook that connects the tumbler to the lock mechanism has disconnected. You can take the handle off and reconnect it.

Reply Quote

Go Back

I agree, it's mechanical. Do as Boxsterra suggests. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 years ago

Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)

Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar

"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"

"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti

"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna

Reply Quote