I've done this before on an older car and they stick a wedge in the door. That bent the door-frame a bit and afterwards I'd always hear wind noise through that spot. Do you think the 996 with the pillar-less windows has enough flex to get in there?

 

Ok, you guys win, locksmith got in :-)

Guess will see about how the door fares when I got for a drive.

Now anybody know what part broke inside the door that I need to replace to fix the manual lock?

 

Congrats and no broken windows! Maybe the part the blue arrow is pointing at? The link also has good tips on replacing the door lock. If that part is fine, I would think it's the door lock itself

http://www.porschepartshub.com/oe-porsche/8n1837015c

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/boxst...left-side.html

 

And when you are done smashing open your car, please remember once you are able to access your frunk to relocate the emergency release cable so it is behind your tow hook plug. Many posts on how to do that. I'm with the others...call a locksmith. I think that is a better option in your situation.

Oh I see many posts later. Anyway, don't forget to relocate the emergency release cable.

 

Yay! Congratulations Devioustrap!!! Now for the next challenge ��