HOW TO BREAK INTO A 996

[skidpan]

I now it sounds ominous but it is my car. I tried to open the car with the key fob but it wouldn't work so I put the key in the door for it to turn and turn but not unlock. Had a quick search on tinternet and it could be a bar behind the lock barrel that turns with the lock could of sheared off (a known weakness) but the central locking also becomes deactivated so the key fob is redundant. Seems I'm f*cked only thing I can think is to smash a window, but I was hoping someone knowledgeable on here could suggest something less drastic.

[GingerWizard]

Call RAC or a Porsche dealership, or smash the passenger window. It wouldn't be sensible to post an answer to this question other then the above.

[skidpan]

Good point but anyone could always pm me

[David Hype]

It might be worth checking that it has not gone into sleep mode to save the battery power?

[skidpan]

Luckily I can get under the bonnet so tonight I'll disconnect the battery and reconnect hoping reactivating the key fob.

[Hilux2400]

Have you tried putting the key in the door lock and whilst it's there press the lock/unlock button?

H

[skidpan]

Yep tried that

[Rockster]

skidpan said:

I now it sounds ominous but it is my car. I tried to open the car with the key fob but it wouldn't work so I put the key in the door for it to turn and turn but not unlock. Had a quick search on tinternet and it could be a bar behind the lock barrel that turns with the lock could of sheared off (a known weakness) but the central locking also becomes deactivated so the key fob is redundant. Seems I'm f*cked only thing I can think is to smash a window, but I was hoping someone knowledgeable on here could suggest something less drastic.

It is not hard to break in the car. Any tow truck operator worthy of his job can do this. He has a set of "tools" that make it rather easy.

[seniortech]

Hi
Have you got into the car yet? There is no need to smash any window and I would be surprised if any one with rods could into it as we'll, what part of the country are you in, if your still having problems pm me

[Terminator X]

My keyfob often doesn't work so I just use they key. Is it a battery thing or more sinister? If the keyfob battery is it easy to replace?

TX.

[911944]

Get a medium hammer, not too big and gently tap the rear window?

Or a good old fashioned wire coat hanger getting at it from the side seal. Did this my self once, this was a fun Sunday!

[seniortech]

Please do not take any notice of anyone who tells you to smash the windows ( not sure if they are joking or being serious) there is no need, unless you want a lot of glass rattling around in the car.

[911944]

seniortech said:

Please do not take any notice of anyone who tells you to smash the windows ( not sure if they are joking or being serious) there is no need, unless you want a lot of glass rattling around in the car.

Joking..

[lewea]

On a similar topic, but off topic to the OP. I unfortunately locked my house and car keys into my Audi A6 Avant, simple error. RAC came out and he could not open the doors due to the deadlocking and gave me the option... he either fishes around and snips a wire which could potentially be the wrong wire or he smashes the window.

I opted for the window to go in, then had to clamber through the open space as the dead locks were on... keys found, doors open... magic.

If you do opt to put the window in, the best advise is to get a load of gaffer tape and cover the window to prevent as much glass as possible going into the cabin. it also helps with removal of the glass. A small tap to the corner of the glass should do it, then follow it around. Much safer way of doing things.

Good luck.

[blueb8]

There is a way of unlocking the doors by touching the battery neg terminal on and off the battery in a certain way. An RAC guy did it to mine, who came when i had Porsche assist.