Owners Manual on order but what did I find tonight?

stomachmonkey · 01-06-2003, 04:14 PM

Gotta say that driving this thing is like an all day easter egg hunt. I keep finding "things".

Tonight exiting the car I notice on the drivers door near the top a "keyhole"? It's on the middle of the door, the part of the door that you do not see when it is closed.

Tried putting my key in it and it went in most of the way and sure felt like a keyhole but could not turn it.

What is it?

Regards,
Scott

k9handler · 01-06-2003, 04:19 PM

hmmm? A picture might help.

avi8torny · 01-06-2003, 04:20 PM

It's your alarm...turn it 90 degrees then remove the key and close the door. Crack the door and turn it back to shut it off.

surflvr911sc · surflvr911sc's Garage

Factory Alarm system, on/off. You might want see if it's still all hooked up and get rid of it before it gives you any trouble.

EDIT: Beat me to it!

TimT · 01-06-2003, 04:21 PM

Yeap the alarm

emcon5 · emcon5's Garage

This is from the manual for my 82. I doubt it changed for your car.

Tom

Jim Garfield · 01-06-2003, 05:00 PM

Tom

It takes a different key than the ignition key. If you don't have one you'll have the
"pleasure" of getting one from the dealer.

Good luck

stomachmonkey · 01-06-2003, 05:48 PM

Alarm, cool, and I was going to go and install one.

And unfortunately I was only supplied one key.

Have been trying to get copies of the ignition key made but no luck, have been trying to avoid the dealer but maybe I should just give in on this one.

Or are these stock alarms problematic and replacing is a better option?

Thanks for the info.
Scott

01-06-2003, 05:55 PM

Scott- I had my ignition key copied at the local hardware store. Just brought in a very worn ignition key & a key blank I purchased from Pelican. The store didn't even charge for it.

MrKJBlue · MrKJBlue's Garage

Have one of these key based systems on the 944 which also seems to work as an immobiliser on the fuel pump. I never use it very basic. If im right (which some times happens) it would take less than a second to pop that lock out and bypass. which is not the sort of damage I want to invite on the rear wing of my 944.

RoninLB · 01-06-2003, 10:45 PM

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Originally posted by surflvr911sc
You might want see if it's still all hooked up and get rid of it before it gives you any trouble.

EDIT: Beat me to it!

I'm w/Dr. Ryan on this one.. a complete removal of everything and install a Viper w/remote pager and a back up system to kill the engine as it's being driven away.. the stock alarm is a problem waiting to happen IMO..............Ron

stomachmonkey · 01-07-2003, 05:45 AM

Thanks Ron,

How was your drive home the other day?

Have been investigating putting in door lock actuators and an alarm anyway so I think I will still go that route.

Will probably pick your brain on that one before I get started.

Have seen a lot of this "type" of actuator, do these work or is there a Porsche specific type that I should be looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33696&item=1876056049

I finally got that bolt out, was heading to my garage for the drill and got half way there and the light bulb went off.

Got out my set of "disposable" sockets, picked one slightly smaller than the round head on the bolt, hammered it on and out came the bolt.

Car shifts much better but I think the adjustment is a bit off, still kinda notchy in all gears. Probably will do the coupler bushings this weekend and finish it all up.

Regards,
Scott

johnnyo200 · 01-07-2003, 08:11 AM

They work well on our cars. I've had them installed for about 6-7 years, still work fine, although both the cast aluminum pieces that you use to attach the actuators to the stock rods both cracked. I replaced them with steel u-bolt clamps and have had no problems.

BGCarrera32 · 01-07-2003, 09:45 AM

Your ignition key will not do the trick so says my dealer (I've been down the same road). You will have to buy the whole new lock and get a new key that way. Porsche was not in the business of helping out thieves, hence you lose the key you're outta luck. I suppose you could try removing it and seeing what a locksmith can do... The new lock is like $70+ I'm told, at which point you're already well on your way to an aftermarket alarm with a keychain remote. I wouldn't waste my time.

RoninLB · 01-07-2003, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by BGCarrera32
. I wouldn't waste my time.

well, it could serve as a phony system to a layered approach.. let them waste some time so they get nervious
"half way there and the light bulb went off.".. great, I love creative engineering.. that kind of thinking keeps the car rolling.. no matter what the BS problem is.
It was a kick meeting you.. kinda gotta respect a guy with your attitude.. I think in a short while you will become a big asset around this BB.. anyone can read a book. but when the book fails and your around, that Mother F is going to get fixed.........Ron