swftiii

'listers,

My driver door locking mechanism (cylinder the key slides into as part of the door handle) is starting to get lose and have a lot of slop and play. The shop says I need to replace the cylinder, which is a pre-cut component from Porsche and will cost $400. I don't feel like spending that kind of $$$ right now and was hoping someone here has a cheaper solution to fix the key lock.

FYI - All the electronics work fine, but the locking cylinder is gradually getting worse.

An alternative I was thinking about is to install a cheap remote entry system. Based on some of the old threads here, it seems quite easy. With this I wouldn't need to use the door key lock, so this would side step the issue at least for a while - I believe. Does this thinking have any unforseen problems that you are aware?

Thanks,

-Skip

Rocket Rob

How worn is your key? Perhaps getting a new key made would help. When I bought my coupe, it came with just 1 key. I had the dealer make a new one. The new key feels better when it operates both the door and ignition locks.

swftiii

That's a good thought Rob. I'll take a look at the keys, but the cylinder slides around (meaning in and out as well as side to side).

cjoenck

This may be a dumb suggestion but couldn't you switch the passenger and driver locks? My passenger side lock is in much better shape than the drivers side.

nirich

Swftii,

There is a small grub screw holding everything together on the other end of the cylinder inside the door. It sounds like it may be loose and if it falls out your cylinder will just rotate in the door handle.
Take the inner door panel off and the plastic covering then use an 8mm socket/ring spanner with much contortionist type activity undo the two nuts holding the door handle on and then you will see the little screw holding it all together.
May be worth a try and doesn't cost a thing!

Cheers.