Replacing a 97 Boxster lock actuator with VW parts (with comparison Pics)

[brainles71]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Thanks for the tip. 97 and into early 98 used an 8 pin connector so I'm guessing this won't work for the 9 pin connectors found on 98-04. Maybe the Polo evolved into a 9 pin connection too?

I don't see why there wouldnt be another part similar. Lock actuators are pretty basic and i can't see why there wouldnt be a similar VW part.

This part was also used on other (more prestigious and expensive) VW's, the polo is just the one I confirmed the year model for.

[Franco]

HI, I replaced the door actuators on my 1997 with these Front Right/Left 8 pin For Volkswagen Golf 3B1837016A and 3B1837015A. This model has 1 extra MICRO Switch inside compared to the original Porsche actuator, to make them function I opened them up and removed the 1 extra MICRO SWITCH. Purchased from tom auto parts on eBay for a C $80.98 / US $56.74 total shipped.

Thanks to all and have a great day

[schoir]

Originally Posted by Franco

HI, I replaced the door actuators on my 1997 with these Front Right/Left 8 pin For Volkswagen Golf 3B1837016A and 3B1837015A. This model has 1 extra MICRO Switch inside compared to the original Porsche actuator, to make them function I opened them up and removed the 1 extra MICRO SWITCH. Purchased from tom auto parts on eBay for a C $80.98 / US $56.74 total shipped.

Thanks to all and have a great day

If anyone has any more details on the microswitch to be removed, etc, I'm all ears because I am trying to solve that mystery right now.