Question on Boxster Door Handle and Lock

I have a 1999 986 and the key will not lock the door. I have not used the remote key because it is broken. Will a new remote key enable me to lock the door or do I need a new lock



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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

I would assume you need a new lock or latch if the mechanical key isn't working.

- Nick

[stormcrow]

Louis,

If the key turns in the cylinder then the shaft going from the key cilinder to the lock mechanism is disconnected. Neither of my doors would lock and after i investigated by taking the door panel off i found out the horizontal shaft on the driver side was out of the slot.

On the passenger side the shaft wsa in the door locking slot but a tiny pin fell out where the horizontal shaft attaches to the door handle.