altownsend

1988 Porsche 944 NA

While sitting in the car, I can press the console door lock and both driver and passenger side locks will lock.
While outside of the car, on the passenger side, I can lock and unlock both driver and passenger side locks with the key.
One the driver side of the car, using the key, I can unlock both driver and passenger side doors when both doors are locked.
While on the driver side of the car, with the key, when I attempt to lock the driver and passenger side locks, only the driver side door will lock, and it will lock manually with the key (no actuator or electrical intervention), I can go to the passenger side and turn the door handle lock in either direction (lock or unlock) and get a response from both driver and passenger side door locks (electrical and actuator).

Does anyone have ideas about a fix? Thanks

931guru

Bad microswitch in the driver door handle.

altownsend

Thanks,

I just ordered one. Let's see if this is my fix.

Question.... Is there a write up instructions on replacing it?

Thanks

931guru

You will have to remove the driver outer door handle, then remove the very small flat head screw holding the switch to the handle.

HInt: before doing all the work, remove the door card and test the new switch. The switch has three positions: center, lock, and unlock. It will be obvious which is which when you test the switch.