Door lock mechanism

[97 Boxster]

OK, so here is the latest.

When I get into my car and turn the key my door lock button on the dash lights up automatically and the "system" is set. While the car is running I have to push the toggle switch a few times to get it to the "unlock" mode. The interesting thing is that when I am in the car with it running and the doors locked if I toggle the switch to get it to the "unlock" mode the lights flash and the alarm (double horn) sounds.

I should also say that when I open the passenger door the interior lights turn on like they should. The drivers door when opened does not kick the lights on. Any thoughts??

One last item is that my drivers door window does not go down when opened and so you cant close the door without lowering the window with the switch then closing the door and raising the window.

This is really bugging me. HELP!!