mtnman82

Hoping someone can clue me in so I can buy the necessary part(s) before having to tear into it. My driver's door lock doesn't go down when I use the key fob (aftermarket alarm system already installed when I bought it), but I can stick the key in the door and lock it that way. I assume there's a linkage or some other plastic part that gave up the ghost? If anyone's been there, done that and can share part number(s) I would appreciate it!

gpr8er

yep, most likely this plastic arm. I've done both sides. Genuine Door Lock Operating Rod - Left

Click to Enlarge(Read reviews)Our List Price:$5.77
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Select Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

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Part Number: 121-08018740
Brand: Genuine
Notes: Operating Rod for Door Lock Actuator
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mtnman82

Thank a bunch gpr8er!!!!!

Paulyy

I made one out of aluminium. I should have taken a photo of it. didn't realise they're so cheap. Now i know for next time.

931guru

$5.77 for the part, $100 for shipping to Australia.

Paulyy

nah it'll be like $10 to get it here. But i can just get it from Porsche centre Melbourne. It'll be around $7-10

Tom M'Guinn

I did this write up a long time ago -- before RL stopped supporting member pages

https://members.rennlist.com/tom8695...%20Linkage.htm

mtnman82

Parts ordered last night. Thanks for the write up Tom! Not looking forward to pulling the 30 year old plastic sheeting from the door...

PaulD_944S2

The plastic sheeting actually holds up well. Just pull it off slowly and from different directions.

You may want to take a moment to notice how it is installed, especially in the large square opening. Porsche used two layers in that spot and there's a flap that goes on both sides. Nothing complicated, just not what you might expect.