1997 Boxster key doorlocks misbehaving- Suggestions to Diagnose?

[theiceman]

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

I had a similar issue on mine, potentially the same problem. There is a microswitch in the door latch which senses when the door is closed. This switch failed on both sides. If the system thinks the door is not closed it is impossible to lock the car. First you can lock it after the second or third attempt but eventually you won't be able to lock it at all. Replacing the microswitches wasn't sufficient in my case because the failing tab on the switch scored a groove on the rotating cylinder withing the latch that operates it. So I replaced both latches. I went with a cheap Chinese aftermarket latch, it's been perfectly fine so far and no adjustment was needed.

Where did you source these ???

rock auto only has the one side with the alarm .. looking for the other side

thanks

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by theiceman

Where did you source these ???

rock auto only has the one side with the alarm .. looking for the other side

thanks

Got this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ2LJ6V1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

[theiceman]

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

Got this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ2LJ6V1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

i thought i needed rev C although im not sure the difference .. was this a 9 pin connector by chance ?