futureechos Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Hi, have an odd but hopefully recognisable issue. Car is locked, pulling handle on driver’s side dips the window but door remains locked. Unlock with remote, but drivers door remains locked. Window still dips. If I unlock with key turning to front of car the driver’s door unlocks and I can open From inside I notice when driving that the auto lock feature isn’t working, the red ‘locked’ light that comes on when doors auto lock, (the key button top middle of dash). I can’t open the drivers door from inside unless I press the key button to unlock. at least I think that’s what allowed me to open it. I presume a sensor issue? any ideas? diy job? thanks! Edited September 21, 2023 by futureechos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Might be a silly idea, but have you tried disconnecting then reconnecting the battery, to see if that resets anything? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 18 hours ago, Ben said: Might be a silly idea, but have you tried disconnecting then reconnecting the battery, to see if that resets anything? I was thinking about it - but not done as yet. I read there are several microswitches in the door to ascertain position/state.. still thinking if one of those is dodgy.. Very odd that in locked state pulling the handle causes the window to dip - the door is locked but the mechanism/sensor thinks it is unlocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuffyhaggo Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 The window dips with the first part of the handle motion. With a working door you can observe this by barely pulling the handle, the window will dip but you won't engage the mechanism to open the door. Sounds like the car thinks it's unlocked (hence the window dipping) but not actually opening the door. Does it open from the inside? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, yuffyhaggo said: The window dips with the first part of the handle motion. With a working door you can observe this by barely pulling the handle, the window will dip but you won't engage the mechanism to open the door. Sounds like the car thinks it's unlocked (hence the window dipping) but not actually opening the door. Does it open from the inside? Nope, (well not consistently) I used central locking button on dash and it opened once, but does not appear to now. I can lean out of window and open with key whilst still in the car..! Edited September 20, 2023 by futureechos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post futureechos Posted September 21, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 19/09/2023 at 17:10, Ben said: Might be a silly idea, but have you tried disconnecting then reconnecting the battery, to see if that resets anything? Just for future ref - this fixed it!!! Thanks Ben. Was scouring for info related to this but 5 mins off Battery and fault was fixed. I also learned - When you remove Battery and reattach on first start you get "PSM Failure". Oh 💩 🤦♂️ Slightly worrying until 2 minute google found this is normal. Started and drove for 30 seconds and it self fixed, I think needs some steering input and other sensors and its all good. Happy Bunny. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, futureechos said: Just for future ref - this fixed it!!! Thanks Ben. Was scouring for info related to this but 5 mins off Battery and fault was fixed. I also learned - When you remove Battery and reattach on first start you get "PSM Failure". Oh 💩 🤦♂️ Slightly worrying until 2 minute google found this is normal. Started and drove for 30 seconds and it self fixed, I think needs some steering input and other sensors and its all good. Happy Bunny. 🙂 There are so many electronic components in cars these days, they're a bit like computers, always worth trying switching them off and on again! And yes the PSM light is normal, a slow drive with a few movements of the steering wheel resets it. Glad it's sorted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 Damn. Just checked it again and now back to original state. Suggestions welcome..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Try recharging Battery overnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 29 minutes ago, Montana said: Try recharging Battery overnight. Interesting.. do you think this is a low battery issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 These Cars are power hungry, its worth a try, worked for me in a previous non Porsche Car, as soon as I replaced the Battery the similar central locking issue was fixed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, Montana said: These Cars are power hungry, its worth a try, worked for me in a previous non Porsche Car, as soon as I replaced the Battery the similar central locking issue was fixed. Showing 11.49 volts with engine off.. Looking like battery. Its a Porsche battery but at 12 Years old this cant be original. Any recommendations for replacement battery - I'll have a search now myself too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Anyone have experience of this: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/enduroline/110/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, futureechos said: Anyone have experience of this: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/enduroline/110/ Enduroline batteries are good. I haven't had an issue with the couple I've bought. As a side note: I would double check any replacement's height against the OEM battery as you don't want something that will foul the cover. Edited September 23, 2023 by Aaron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Tayna are good to buy from, have been using them for years. Remember to charge the new Battery up overnight before fitting, despite what all the suppliers state, they are not fully charged on delivery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 OK new Battery fitted - and the problem now won't go away at all. Any ideas? I noticed when I press central locking button it locks both doors but does not unlock drivers door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Have you checked for any error codes? That might save some time in trying to diagnose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Ben said: Have you checked for any error codes? That might save some time in trying to diagnose. I only have a basic £20 generic code reader, nothing Porsche specific but I'll give that a go - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennym1984 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Hi, Sorry if it has already been said (I couldn't be bothered to read all of the replies) but I would be 99% confident that the issue is with your door lock module. The microswitches can fail and send all sorts of strange signals to the door. This was an issue with the old 986 and it persists with the 987 (both of mine have been done within the past 5 years). The modules aren't expensive but don't cheap out too much. They are not particularly hard to replace but if you need further convincing and can bring the car to Oxfordshire, I can show you on my Porsche scanner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureechos Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 45 minutes ago, Lennym1984 said: Hi, Sorry if it has already been said (I couldn't be bothered to read all of the replies) but I would be 99% confident that the issue is with your door lock module. The microswitches can fail and send all sorts of strange signals to the door. This was an issue with the old 986 and it persists with the 987 (both of mine have been done within the past 5 years). The modules aren't expensive but don't cheap out too much. They are not particularly hard to replace but if you need further convincing and can bring the car to Oxfordshire, I can show you on my Porsche scanner. Thanks Lennym1984 - Appreciate the offer. You reminded me in Jan 2022 the door was fixed under warranty for the window drop issue where it doesn't stay down when you open the door.. same door. I'm not sure if the door lock module was replaced as part of this but being only 1 year old I guess not. I assume all the microswitches are part of the door module? Out of warranty now of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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