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Old 02-10-2010, 12:39 PM   #1
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Timothy, how'd you get a 2003 door lock assembly? And how much do you want for it?
Removed from my car. I suspect it has a broken micro switch and intend[ed] to fix the assembly and resell, but have not gotten around to it yet. Will call you in a bit to discuss ...
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Old 02-23-2010, 10:04 PM   #2
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Hello,
My answer is try to check it out first on auto repair shop...
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Old 02-24-2010, 06:36 AM   #3
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Update for archival purposes...

The Porsche part required for a 97 door lock assembly for the right side (passenger) is 3B1 837 016 D

Sunset in Oregon ordered this part for me from Germany for $307.65.

The ones that end in "A" will NOT function in a 1997 Boxster because they require an airbag.

Timothy, I decided to just bite the bullet and buy the right part new so I wouldn't have to screw around with frankensteining your part with mine only to find out it didn't work and have to buy yours AND the new one.

If you have a MY98-04, from what I've learned this part is half the price through Sunset and also plentiful from salvage yards.

Let's hope the driver's side doesn't go out as well. I am not holding my breath though. I bet it will crap out on me sooner than later. Fortunately, it has a key lock on the outside and I could manually lock the driver's door and secure the interior of the car that way while I save up the money to buy the part.

This is just one more example of how the Porsche accountants trimmed manufacturing costs to increase profit margins for the company in the mid 1990's.
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Old 03-08-2010, 09:02 AM   #4
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My overpriced door lock assembly part arrived today. This explains everything. Just look where it's made! No wonder the first one wore out. Sacre bleu!

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