I have a '98 Boxster and have replaced the door latch mechanisms and ignition assembly in my car roughly 1 year ago. Everything has been working as expected during this time up until last Sunday. The key works in the ignition and I can unlock the car using the key in the door, but I can no longer lock the car by inserting the key in the door lock. I don't have a working fob but I can lock and unlock the car using the button in the dash. I can also lock the car using the button in the dash and unlock the car using the key in the door - but I can't lock the car using the key in the door.
When I attempt to lock the car using the door lock, the key simply won't turn clockwise. It feels like it is hitting something. I have...
- Cleaned the grooves in the key
- Put some graphite in the door lock
- Opened the door panel to see if there is something physically preventing the lock from spinning - didn't see anything
Windows move as expected when you open/close doors, etc. Anyone run into this? Or have any recommendations? As much fun as it was installing the door latch mechanism, I would prefer not to do that again if I don't have to. Is there a position in the door latch mechanism that can prevent the key from moving in the lock position (clockwise motion)?