EMPI Door Handle Lock Insert — Door Lock Cylinder | Porsche 914 1970-1976 (98-5288-B)
Not currently available.
This part is discontinued or out at our supplier. We often have used stock, a substitute, or can fabricate an alternative.
Call (657) 438-7002 or send us your chassis number.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- Vendor EMPI
- SKU 98-5288-B
- Barcode 707924488012
-
Fits
- 1970-1976 Porsche 914
Not sure it fits? Call the shop: (657) 438-7002.
The EMPI 98-5288-B is the keyed lock cylinder insert for the exterior door handle on the Porsche 914 (1970-1976). It seats inside the original handle body and restores proper keyed locking to a worn or damaged handle. It replaces OE 914-531-905-55 and is sold each.
Part numbers: EMPI 98-5288-B · OE 914-531-905-55 / 91453190555
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970–1976 | Porsche 914 | Exterior door handle lock cylinder |
If you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part type | Door handle lock cylinder insert |
| Location | Exterior door handle |
| Part number | 98-5288-B |
| OE / interchange | 914-531-905-55 |
| Manufacturer | EMPI |
| Sold as | Each |
| Boxed dimensions | 2 x 1 x 2 in |
| Shipping weight | 0.1 lb |
Why It Matters
A tired lock insert leaves a 914 door that either refuses to lock or turns for any key. Replacing the insert keeps the original handle body in service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the EMPI 98-5288-B fit a Porsche 914?
Yes. It fits the exterior door handle lock cylinder on the Porsche 914.
What is a door handle lock insert?
It is the keyed lock cylinder that seats inside the door handle and operates the door lock.
Do I need a new door handle too?
No. The insert fits inside the original handle body.
What OE number does it replace?
It is genuine EMPI, replacing OE 914-531-905-55. Order it under our SKU 98-5288-B.
How many come in one order?
It is sold each, so order one per door handle.
How does it ship?
Ships standard ground from our Orange, California shop.
⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
The Tech Bench Everything we know about doing the work, in one place — written and filmed on our own bench in Orange, California, with the same parts we sell you.
Pick a bench below. Written install guides, free decoder tools, install videos, and the fitment lookup — each one lives on its own page so you're not scrolling past nine systems to find the one you're working on.
Four benches
Pick the one that matches the job in front of youInstall Guides
The full written library — procedures, torque specs, and the order of operations that keeps you from taking something apart twice. Organised by system.
55 guides8 systems5 published Open the library 02Decoders & Lookup
Chassis number, Beetle M-code, Bus M-code. Free tools for pinning down exactly what you have before you spend money on a part that doesn't fit it.
Chassis No.M-PlateFree Open the decoders 03Watch & Learn
Install videos and build footage from the shop floor. Watch the part go in — then grab the kit from the same page.
InstallsBuildsYouTube Watch the videos 04Fitment Lookup
Year and model in, the parts that actually fit out. The fastest way from "I think it's a '67" to the right part number in your cart.
Year / ModelAll parts Open the lookupLatest from the bench
5Most recently publishedGear Ratio Calculator
Type 1 and Bus transaxles. Ring and pinion, gear ratios, tire height and shift rpm in — road speed, rpm drop on every shift, and cruise rpm out.
Type 1 · BusOpen the calculator CH01 Guide 01 Best sellerSnap-Lock Delrin Shift Bushing
The 20-minute fix that turns a sloppy shifter crisp — and the whole shift-linkage explained.
#CH01Read the guide BY01 Guide 27Big Washburn Windows
Large engine-bay access panels for dual-carb and big-engine builds — reach the carbs without pulling the motor.
#BY01Read the guide PMO ReferencePMO Carburetors: Triple-Throat Induction
The complete reference on PMO triple-throat carburetors for air-cooled Porsche — sizing, jetting, and setup.
PMORead the guide CH64 ChassisFlat Out Custom Shortened Pan Halves
Building a shortened dune buggy or kit car? Engineered pan halves put a straight floor under it without sectioning a stock VW pan.
#CH64Read the guideFrom the shop blog
3Shorter reads from the shop floorBig Washburn Carb Windows: What They Are and Why We Cut Them
The reasoning behind cutting the rear inner fenders open, before you read the full install guide.
Read the post BlogTunnel Access Plates: Why We Cut a Hole in Your Pan on Purpose
Why the center tunnel gets an access plate, and what it saves you the next time the linkage needs attention.
Read the post BlogSome Hot VWs That Came Through the Shop This Spring
A look at the cars on the lifts in Orange, California, and the work that went into them.
Read the postCan't find your job here?
Call the shop. If the guide isn't written yet, we'll walk you through it on the phone — fitment, torque, sequence, what to buy and what to skip.
(657) 438-7002Shop line — parts, fitment and technical questions. Orange, California.
Free shipping on domestic (U.S.) orders over $250 — no code needed; oversize and freight items are excluded and ship at carrier rates. Otherwise, domestic shipping is calculated at checkout based on the size, weight, and destination of your order.
Orders are typically processed within 24–48 hours before they ship. Once your order ships, you'll get an email with tracking information.
Shipping outside the U.S.? Contact us at (657) 438-7002 before you order and we'll confirm rates and options for your destination.