Locked out! Panic!

[VicarBond]

Awful first post I know, but...
I’ve managed to lock myself out of my relatively new to me Boxster 986.2.

It appears the ignition key wont turn in the door lock barrel. It’s been fine as an ignition key and a remote, but the car has disabled the remote locking due to not being used for 5 days and the two spares I had are in the glovebox! One of which I suspect is the door lock key.

Can anyone give me any advice on how to reactivate the remote locking after 5 days without a key to turn the door lock please?

I’m at least lucky that the car is currently parked in my garage at home and not on a street.

Any help very gratefully received.

Thank you,
Nigel.

 

[richardjjs1]

Apart from asking why you would keep your spare keys in the glove compartment - which is no help I think your only option is to ring local Police, car thief ,RAC, AA or some one like that These guys have ways of opening the car without too much damage If you are insured with Lockton through Porsche insurance they may help The key SHOULD unlock the car unless the car battery is flat There is a wire that runs under the front bumper that open the front bonnet. Getting that open might allow you to charge the battery and use the key to open the car but the alarm will go of as it has a separate battery

Not sure how else we can help Let us know how you get on Good Luck

 

[VicarBond]

Thanks Richard.

I’ve no idea why on the last trip out I popped the spares in the glovebox.

What’s quite annoying is the previous owner didn’t mention that the door lock is different to the ignition lock.

Insured through my classic broker, but have a few friends in the mechanic trade. Hopefully they’ll have ideas.

It has also been suggested that I use the emergency bonnet cable, disconnect and reconnect the battery and that should wake the central locking up (Whilst being deafened by the alarm!). My concern is what happens if that doesn’t wake the locking up?

All I was planning on doing was connecting a CTEK charger with the new adapter to the cig lighter this evening!

Cheers for the help though, if anyone has any further advice or ideas, please keep them coming or send me a private message.

Thanks!

 

[irb26]

oh dear - is the key blade just worn, or completely the wrong one ?

If its just worn then a bit of wiggling about may get it to unlock the car.

Or maybe the lock needs a little lube to get it moving again - they dont tend to get used much.

If it is completely the wrong one then you may have a problem.

If you can get into the bonnet and disconnect/connect the battery (the alarm will go off) then you might be able to open the car through this method there is a chance that the module will be reset by disconnecting the battery.

You may wish to wear ear defenders though as that alarm is a bit noisy when its going full blast (unfortunately it has its own power supply!!)

Just some suggestions

 

[VicarBond]

Thanks irb,

The key inserts into the lock ok, but won’t turn. I’ve given it a bit of a wiggle to no avail.

Yours is the most most likely successful option apart from a locksmith coming out to turn the lock and wake the remote locking again.

Looks like my ear ear plugs will be getting a workout on my days off...

 

[Andy Fagan]

Call an Auto locksmith. They will make a Non destructive entry by picking the lock. If you let me know what area you're based in I'll make a recommendation

 

[Chappelle]

I take it the key doesn't work on the passenger side? Daft laddie question I know

 

[Andy Fagan]

I take it the key doesn't work on the passenger side? Daft laddie question I know

No lock on that side []

 

[kitchens]

Don't mess about take Andy,s advice and a get locksmith out ...this is what he does for a living

 

[VicarBond]

Call an Auto locksmith. They will make a Non destructive entry by picking the lock. If you let me know what area you're based in I'll make a recommendation

I was thinking of the bonnet release, then the battery disconnec/reconnect. What are your thoughts on that Andy?

I’m just outside Canterbury in Kent, a recommendation would be very useful please Andy. Thank you.

 

[tscaptain]

Try lifting/pulling the door handle to "wake up" the remote. Certainly works on 997s, do it often on mine.

 

[tscaptain]

If that doesn't work you could try to find the external bonnet release. Google it. Here's one example I found.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjO1xJ-5DY

Pull that, lift the bonnet, the alarm will go off and in doing so reactivate the remote!

 

[Andy Fagan]

Call an Auto locksmith. They will make a Non destructive entry by picking the lock. If you let me know what area you're based in I'll make a recommendation

I was thinking of the bonnet release, then the battery disconnec/reconnect. What are your thoughts on that Andy?

I’m just outside Canterbury in Kent, a recommendation would be very useful please Andy. Thank you.

Try one of these

 

[richardjjs1]

Key only on Drivers door!

I take it the key doesn't work on the passenger side? Daft laddie question I know

 

[richardjjs1]

Did suggest that in my first reply. The problem is that no one makes sure its in the correct place when the remove the PU(Bumper) It should be on the Off Side on a 996/986 and by the Inner Wheel arch 987/997

If that doesn't work you could try to find the external bonnet release. Google it. Here's one example I found.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjO1xJ-5DY

Pull that, lift the bonnet, the alarm will go off and in doing so reactivate the remote!

 

[richardjjs1]

If that doesn't work you could try to find the external bonnet release. Google it. Here's one example I found.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CRjO1xJ-5DY

Pull that, lift the bonnet, the alarm will go off and in doing so reactivate the remote!

THATS THE ACTUAL RELEASE which is mechanical and on the wrong side because its a American CAR!!!! (Early cars) The bonnet release is a bowden cable and is on the other side around the Offside (UK) (Cars with electric release) You might see it down by intake but its usually been moved

 

[VicarBond]

Cheers Andy, spoke to Bob at Herne Bay locksmiths and once I explained the software etc isn’t required and I just needed the lock turning, he agreed to come out to me on Friday.

Forgot to ask what the cost would be though!

 

[richardjjs1]

Would suggest that once you've got your car open you sort your Key Fobs out. Do the Doors LOcks and Ignition Match or are they different keys The Blade can be taken out of your Fob and with a bit of luck you will have 2 Fobs with 2 Blades that match the Ignition and Car's Door Locks

New Fobs are around 120 each from Porsche and 50 to programme but you will still rely on having 2 blades that match. You can get new Fobs covers on eBay but make sure you take out the little sensors in the old fob!!

Porsche can provide ne blades. I still don't know why a local keysmith cannot make matching Blades as the sensors are in the Fox What a pain that he did not tell you the blades where different - still at least you know

Good luck on FRiday. Make sure you ensure the car's battery is kept on trickle charge perhaps using a CTEK charger

 

[VicarBond]

Update:

Herne Bay Locks came out and got into the car in about 5-10 minutes! Sorted.

I also got them to cut another blade for the door, so now I have two working ignition keys and two door keys.

My thanks to Andy Fagan for the recommendation.

The remote looks fine on the spare ignition key that was locked inside the car with the door blade, but the red light doesn’t flash when the buttons are pressed. Is this simply a case of a new battery or would I have to get it coded too? Goodness knows how long it’s been out of action.

 

[richardjjs1]

Cant remember if its a 986/ 996 or later 987 986 etc fobs are crap. Try changing to battery and or fob May need new fob!!! 120.00 _ programming from Porsche!!!

987 Change battery Put Key in ignition turn to position 1 and press the lock button with any luck it will come to life Otherwise I would just do with 1 fully working fob and manual

Update:

Herne Bay Locks came out and got into the car in about 5-10 minutes! Sorted.

I also got them to cut another blade for the door, so now I have two working ignition keys and two door keys.

My thanks to Andy Fagan for the recommendation.

The remote looks fine on the spare ignition key that was locked inside the car with the door blade, but the red light doesn’t flash when the buttons are pressed. Is this simply a case of a new battery or would I have to get it coded too? Goodness knows how long it’s been out of action.