What the heck is this....
 

I've been wondering this ever since I bought my 944 - what the heck is the second lock on the driver's side rear quarter panel for? My key will fit in there, but it won't turn. Is it for the ejector seat or a secret compartment for beer?

Marie

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factory alarm

Ooooo, cool. How does it work?

Marie

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Turn the key. But mine was hard to turn at first because the other owner had another alarm installed and the factory one wasn't used. Maybe put some WD-40 in it or something. It's loud and only works when someone opens the door. BUT IT WORKS

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2k VW Golf 1.8L TURBO
Reluctantly crouched at the starting line...

Aww crap, I know I didn't get a key for that damn alarm. So....what's THIS gonna cost me?

Marie

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there is a separate key, i think horizontal is off, verticle is on (it only turns 90 degrees)... horn goes off and makes it 'impossible' to start if triggered. Protects hood, doors and hatch. If you don't have the key or key code, you'll need a locksmith or dealers help.

It does take a separate key than my engine key, right? Crap, crap, crap....

Marie

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Oh well, what's another couple of bucks...so the dog doesn't eat this week......

Marie

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Kevin
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I was told at one time by a locksmith that it would cost me $350 to create a key for my car because the Porsche locks were "special". Was he full of it? Luckily I found my keys and had spares made!

Probably full of it. But don't quote me on that.

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I don't have an alarm on my 951 so I can't comment on that, so I choose to coment on what I know

[This message has been edited by klasic951 (edited 10-11-2001).]

Full of it. The ignition/door/trunk key, as well as the seperate alarm key, are all a VW part (my porsche key used to open the doors in my old VW fox...scary, huh?), and I was quoted something like $30 for each cylinder (2x doors, ignition, trunk), and $150 labor when I thought I broke my locks. Turns out they were just waterlogged and got frozen, so a butane (blow-torch type) lighter took care of that. The key is nothing special...the blank at the hardware store is always going to be VW.

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where is this at? Does everyone have it? Can I see a picture?

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85.5 Porsche 944

Raf,

If so equipped(it was an option) your factory alarm keyhole will be located on the drivers' side quarter panel at the same elevation as the door handle--you can't miss it.

Eric (factory alarm)

I wouldn't even bother with the factory alarm, for the cost of getting a set of keys cut..........

Get a new alarm, and you can setup your power locks to work with the new one, and if you live in the frozen tundra like I do..... you can hook up a car-starter as well.

Alex

A replacement Alarm Cylinder and Key may be procurred from a Porsche Dealer for Approx. $55.00. It is replaced by removing the Plastic cover at the outer key slot and removing the jamnut. Back access is through the door pillar vent on the Driver's side. Ther are two wires to disconnect.

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YOU SEE the extra lock behind the door handle? thats it..

SHAUN

[This message has been edited by shaun in my 44 (edited 10-11-2001).]

My car didn't have the keys for the wheel-locks or the alarm. The local locksmith was able to make keys for both for $75. I was amazed that he was able to create a key for them and asked him how he did it and he just said "...that's what locksmiths do..."

He said the alarm key is pretty common, but the wheel lock key blank rare.

Automotion has the wheel lock key blanks - they hide them in the 928 section of the catalog

AFJuvat