Oldmangiff Posted 11February, 2017 Report Share Posted 11February, 2017 The same thing happened to me 2 weeks after I bought my 996. The problem was that the car went into sleep mode and I had a broken linkage in the door lock. So after trying all of the solutions suggested except breaking a window.The way I got in was to borrow a small air bladder and inflated it between the window and B pillar just enough to get my key in that was attached to a plastic ruler which then attached to an old metal brake line. I managed to get the key into the ignition and turned the car to accessory. I quickly then removed the bladder and inflated it in the passenger side window. I then inserted another rod through passengers side and pushed the central locking button. Hey presto I was in. The car visited Autohaus the next day and was fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 12February, 2017 Report Share Posted 12February, 2017 Once you have gained access to the car, invest in one of these:https://www.edisons.com.au/ctek-12v-5amp-mxs5-0-smart-battery-charger/?___store=default&gclid=Cj0KEQiAifvEBRCVx5up6Ojgr5oBEiQALHw1TnFzhIX_aHSOaBziuqA5gG9MRB5ydI-djmQzp0612aUaAh8P8P8HAQCtek are the OEM for Porsche but if you want genuine Porsche then it will be this:http://www.carnewal.com/products/All/p55042/Battery-Charger-MaintainerWhich you can get from any local Porsche dealer. They are about $168 from the dealers.It will keep your car battery topped up all of the time and save you having to break in again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted 13February, 2017 Report Share Posted 13February, 2017 The way I got in was to borrow a small air bladder and inflated it between the window and B pillar just enough to get my key in that was attached to a plastic ruler which then attached to an old metal brake line. I managed to get the key into the ignition and turned the car to accessory. I quickly then removed the bladder and inflated it in the passenger side window. I then inserted another rod through passengers side and pushed the central locking button. Hey presto I was in.Holy Crap MacGyverNice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAP911 Posted 13February, 2017 Report Share Posted 13February, 2017 The same thing happened to me 2 weeks after I bought my 996. The problem was that the car went into sleep mode and I had a broken linkage in the door lock. So after trying all of the solutions suggested except breaking a window.The way I got in was to borrow a small air bladder and inflated it between the window and B pillar just enough to get my key in that was attached to a plastic ruler which then attached to an old metal brake line. I managed to get the key into the ignition and turned the car to accessory. I quickly then removed the bladder and inflated it in the passenger side window. I then inserted another rod through passengers side and pushed the central locking button. Hey presto I was in. The car visited Autohaus the next day and was fixed. Is it April 1st or are you a genius! Incredible Like a movie scene locked in a cell and throwing the belt to grab the jail keysAmazing story Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellsie28 Posted 16February, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 16February, 2017 The same thing happened to me 2 weeks after I bought my 996. The problem was that the car went into sleep mode and I had a broken linkage in the door lock. So after trying all of the solutions suggested except breaking a window.The way I got in was to borrow a small air bladder and inflated it between the window and B pillar just enough to get my key in that was attached to a plastic ruler which then attached to an old metal brake line. I managed to get the key into the ignition and turned the car to accessory. I quickly then removed the bladder and inflated it in the passenger side window. I then inserted another rod through passengers side and pushed the central locking button. Hey presto I was in. The car visited Autohaus the next day and was fixed. Wow now that is impressive! I have a bunch of hooks and wedges sitting inside the car I have lost in trying to get the door open... I am scared the key would be the next MIA thing in the quest to open my car! UPDATE!I have ordered a second hand window (the second one I have had to order as they sent me the wrong one first go round) and I intend on "breaking the glass in case of emergency". The car has been off the road for 6 weeks now I think that equates to an emergency! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 4July, 2017 Report Share Posted 4July, 2017 Wow now that is impressive! I have a bunch of hooks and wedges sitting inside the car I have lost in trying to get the door open... I am scared the key would be the next MIA thing in the quest to open my car! UPDATE!I have ordered a second hand window (the second one I have had to order as they sent me the wrong one first go round) and I intend on "breaking the glass in case of emergency". The car has been off the road for 6 weeks now I think that equates to an emergency!So, what was the end result?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 28July, 2017 Report Share Posted 28July, 2017 OH what no closure to this story? Update us please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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