Very strange electrical behavior...

[BrettMan]

Would I be safe in assuming that the difficulty in inserting the key into the lock was due to the switch problem and not related to the tumblers? I'd like to sound credible when I take it to my version of your Hans (not to mention not getting ripped for new keys)...

By the way, your Boxster page is great!

Thanks, again...

[RandallNeighbour]

Your tumblers are fine. It's the plastic bit at the back of where the key goes in that has fallen apart. You will not need a new lock assembly, a new key or anything like that.
The part is under $30 and is used in Audi's and VW's as well. Ebay sells them as well as these car companies' parts counters, although probably more expensive. Porsche doesn't sell it alone any longer. They want to replace the whole assembly for big bucks.

[ohioboxster]

Heres the link where I bought mine. I recieved it the next day.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Porsche-Carrerra-996-Boxster-911-Ignition-Switch-OE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33576QQihZ016QQitemZ 260003222403


Great company.