The first step in fixing any door lock or handle problems is to remove the door panel see pelican technical article.
Porsche driver door lock problem.
Clicking and beeping sound a clicking and beeping sound has been known to come from under the dash of the car.
Porsche 911 carrera door panel removal.
The rack and pinion are able to convert the rotational motion of the motor to a vertical motion which locks and unlocks the doors.
The 911 carrera door handles and door lock mechanism take a lot of use and abuse over the years and can experience many different failures.
Like the power door lock switch the power door lock actuator can malfunction due to the large amount of use that it gets.
When i try to unlock the suv with the remote i can hear all the locks unlock but i cannot open the drivers side front door from the outside using the handle.
With the inside door handle not working the most likely cause is the linkage that runs between the door lock actuator and door handle.
Follow along with the photos in this project to work through the steps involved in replacing the door handle parts and also the integrated lock assembly.
This known problem is caused by a faulty connection under the driver seat and can be easily fixed when brought a qualified mechanic.