Driver door won't open consistently

[samhua1]

I have a 1999 911 Cabriolet (996). Recently, the door lock is acting up. Here are the symptoms:
1. The door is automatically locked when driving. This is normal behavior. However, when I reach my destination, I was not able to open the door, from the inside handle or outside handle.
2. I tried pressing the "door lock" button to unlock the door first, then try the inside or outside handle, to no avail.
3. Occasionally, after about 10-15 tries, the door will open. It seems that I have more success opening it from the outside handle, but always, at least with 10-15 tries.
4. The electronics seem to function normally. Even when using the key remote to unlock the door, I can hear the normal "clicking" sound, but the door will not open.

The strange thing is that it will eventually open after 10-15 tries.
Any idea?

[FPB111]

If it works normally when locking it with the key or remote go to the dealer and have them turn off the auto lock feature.

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by samhua1

I have a 1999 911 Cabriolet (996). Recently, the door lock is acting up. Here are the symptoms:
1. The door is automatically locked when driving. This is normal behavior. However, when I reach my destination, I was not able to open the door, from the inside handle or outside handle.
2. I tried pressing the "door lock" button to unlock the door first, then try the inside or outside handle, to no avail.
3. Occasionally, after about 10-15 tries, the door will open. It seems that I have more success opening it from the outside handle, but always, at least with 10-15 tries.
4. The electronics seem to function normally. Even when using the key remote to unlock the door, I can hear the normal "clicking" sound, but the door will not open.

The strange thing is that it will eventually open after 10-15 tries.
Any idea?

Check out the link below, perhaps it will be helpful to you in troubleshooting the door lock issue - also, you can post a Comment just below the article with your findings from above and our master tech may be able to shine some light on what steps to take. Best of luck!

Porsche 911 Carrera Door Locks and Handle Replacement - 996 (1998-2005) - 997 (2005-2012) - Pelican Parts Technical Article


-Dmitry