Hello,
I'm having some problems with my door locks on a 2001 Porsche 996. For some reason when I use the keyless entry remote it locks only the driver side. I locked the car manually and only the drivers side locks not passenger side what's going on here? Any suggestions? I tried to arm the alarm, I am not hearing anything just flashing emergency lights. Could it be a fuse? Need some expert advice on what to do. Also what book is really good for the 996?

 

This site may be of help:
http://cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm

 

I have been told on Rennlist it could be a lock solenoid. Does anyone else had this problem with door not locking? How do I repair it? This is not good especially with the all the expensive audio equipment in there including the IPOD adapter.
Thanks for help guys.

 

This link is for the Porsche 996 shop manual. http://cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm

 

Ok thanks na011. These pdf. manuals cover years 99-2004.
I'll take a look at when I get a chance.

 

I think there is a setting for unlocking both doors or just the drivers in the control menu.

 

sounds like a bad solenoid, the car will flash the signals when it is locked with the remote, but will not make a sound, so what you have is normal other then no actuation from the lock solenoid, the other alternative is some wiring issue, but thats not as likely as the solenoid.

 

+1, this is how the car acts when one of the solenoids fail. The alarm isn't actually setting since one door is remaining unlocked. I would turn my attention there first. Good luck.