Locked Out
06-16-2016, 11:11 AM
#17
That's a cruel thing to say, but it has crossed my mind.
>>Any thoughts on why the car randomly locked down while sitting there with the key in the ignition? It had been similarly sitting for two weeks. Closed the door, walked away for a few minutes, came back, went to open pass door, and suddenly heard the whirring of the locks. Why, my new friend, why?
>>Any thoughts on why the car randomly locked down while sitting there with the key in the ignition? It had been similarly sitting for two weeks. Closed the door, walked away for a few minutes, came back, went to open pass door, and suddenly heard the whirring of the locks. Why, my new friend, why?
06-16-2016, 12:09 PM
#18
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If you search this forum, you will find a similar thread that has a link to the actual Porsche diagram for the J shaped wire that can be used to slip between the door and the glass and release the lock. I haven't done it myself (sounds like something we should all practice) but as I recall you are in effect pushing up on the underside of the lock shaft that protrudes through the top of the door panel. Like others said, a matter of minutes with the right tool and knowhow.
Only because you mention "slimjim" I don't think a traditional slimjim will work.
The one time I got locked out, the locksmith used a small inflatable bladder to spring the door. We snagged the keys with a wire and pulled them through the door. The bladder is probably the best from a standpoint of not tearing up the door seal.
It is sort of amazing that the 928, originally costing the price of a modest house, and having an alarm system, could be opened so easily with a tool found in factory literature, in a few minutes. I don't even know if the alarm will sound in this scenario.
Only because you mention "slimjim" I don't think a traditional slimjim will work.
The one time I got locked out, the locksmith used a small inflatable bladder to spring the door. We snagged the keys with a wire and pulled them through the door. The bladder is probably the best from a standpoint of not tearing up the door seal.
It is sort of amazing that the 928, originally costing the price of a modest house, and having an alarm system, could be opened so easily with a tool found in factory literature, in a few minutes. I don't even know if the alarm will sound in this scenario.
06-16-2016, 02:56 PM
#20
Well, yes, generally do not carry every key I have for the car on one ring but, new car, still in the garage getting fettled, and power locks had appeared inop so far to boot.
Never expected it to randomly self lock, apparently unprovoked, after a couple of weeks. Don't know what triggered it.
Never expected it to randomly self lock, apparently unprovoked, after a couple of weeks. Don't know what triggered it.
06-16-2016, 03:41 PM
#21
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This..."Randomly walked up to the passenger door to open it and heard "whirrr".".
You disturbed the locking mech on the passenger side, may have been stuck.
In the future when working on the car leave a window open, or make certain to remove the keys from inside
Good luck w/ that "Dealer option"
You disturbed the locking mech on the passenger side, may have been stuck.
In the future when working on the car leave a window open, or make certain to remove the keys from inside
Good luck w/ that "Dealer option"
06-16-2016, 05:16 PM
#22
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Your door mech is goobered up internally, my drivers side one does this as it is worn out. Either find an NLA replacement or get a good used one.
06-16-2016, 09:01 PM
#24
Always be prepared...
Made one of those wood wedges and hooked tools and store them in the glove box for emergencies like this.
Brian.
Okay, I'm just being an idiot on purpose...instead of randomly as usual...lol.
Brian.
Okay, I'm just being an idiot on purpose...instead of randomly as usual...lol.
06-16-2016, 10:53 PM
#25
It looks like the factory wire trick will work. Been practicing on the parts car. I get it a couple of times, go back for one more test run before the real thing, and lose it again.
When you get it right it's stupidly easy. The other 99 times it feels impossible. I'll keep practicing.
And making better tools. Been practicing with coat hanger to easily adjust hook shape/size, but looks like the welding rod suggestion will do well when I'm ready for the real thing.
When you get it right it's stupidly easy. The other 99 times it feels impossible. I'll keep practicing.
And making better tools. Been practicing with coat hanger to easily adjust hook shape/size, but looks like the welding rod suggestion will do well when I'm ready for the real thing.
06-17-2016, 12:12 AM
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Any thoughts on why the car randomly locked down while sitting there with the key in the ignition? It had been similarly sitting for two weeks. Closed the door, walked away for a few minutes, came back, went to open pass door, and suddenly heard the whirring of the locks. Why, my new friend, why?
06-17-2016, 07:54 AM
#28
Don't know, haven't gotten far enough into the car yet to see whether there is an aftermarket alarm system on it. It's certainly possible.
I will keep working on the wire entry system. I'm saving popping the floor panel as my back up.
I will keep working on the wire entry system. I'm saving popping the floor panel as my back up.
