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yajeed said:
Maybe I could selfishly use the attention that'll be paid to the thread now it's bumped to have someone help diagnose a problem with my poverty pork 987.
It's intermittent, which doesn't help, but the gist of it is that the car has started behaving strangely when the ignition is off.
When it's on, all is good and no odd behavior.
However, when I turn the ignition off to leave the car, the drivers window drops and raises randomly (as if I was pulling the door handle). If I try to lock it, the horn sounds multiple times, again as if it thinks the door is open, then is being closed and opened again. The puddle lights illuminate and stay lit.
If I get back in the car and start it, the puddle lights go out, the window raises to the top, and when opening and closing the door, everything works perfectly.
What's puzzling me is:
1) I don't know how it works out whether the door is open or not - I've read about multiple microswitches but don't know which one to start with
2) Why does starting the engine fix everything? Could this be something as simple as a bad earth?
Any hints appreciated before it ends up back with Porsche.
Needs scanning TBH, but two thoughts, is the carpet dry especially under the passengers seat? Also how old is the battery? With the engine running it will be getting full volts from the alternator.It's intermittent, which doesn't help, but the gist of it is that the car has started behaving strangely when the ignition is off.
When it's on, all is good and no odd behavior.
However, when I turn the ignition off to leave the car, the drivers window drops and raises randomly (as if I was pulling the door handle). If I try to lock it, the horn sounds multiple times, again as if it thinks the door is open, then is being closed and opened again. The puddle lights illuminate and stay lit.
If I get back in the car and start it, the puddle lights go out, the window raises to the top, and when opening and closing the door, everything works perfectly.
What's puzzling me is:
1) I don't know how it works out whether the door is open or not - I've read about multiple microswitches but don't know which one to start with
2) Why does starting the engine fix everything? Could this be something as simple as a bad earth?
Any hints appreciated before it ends up back with Porsche.
tr7v8 said:
Needs scanning TBH, but two thoughts, is the carpet dry especially under the passengers seat? Also how old is the battery? With the engine running it will be getting full volts from the alternator.
Carpet is dry, but has previously been wet (and fixed), so could be that. Battery is brand new. I also noticed the window drops when starting the car (so when the voltage drops), then closes again, so you're definitely on the right track.
yajeed said:
Carpet is dry, but has previously been wet (and fixed), so could be that.
Battery is brand new. I also noticed the window drops when starting the car (so when the voltage drops), then closes again, so you're definitely on the right track.
Stuck it on a trickle charger overnight and now it's behaving itself. Despite the new battery, it does look like it was just down to a lack of power. Battery is brand new. I also noticed the window drops when starting the car (so when the voltage drops), then closes again, so you're definitely on the right track.
Had a top down drive out in the sun down some twisty roads to a country pub rather than having to pull the door card off. it's really a perfect car for that sort of thing
Rosewood Red said:
I like that colour a lot (and am not colour blind not many forest green 996s around. Looks a keen price (not a fgp price..)edh said:
Rosewood Red said:
I like that colour a lot (and am not colour blind not many forest green 996s around. Looks a keen price (not a fgp price..)Rosewood Red said:
It's cheap for the miles, but the exterior colour is a matter of opinion. The interior colour is the worst there is imho. I doubt it's anybody's dream car (although someone specced it originally) but it might suit somebody of a head over heart disposition. griffter said:
It's cheap for the miles, but the exterior colour is a matter of opinion. The interior colour is the worst there is imho. I doubt it's anybody's dream car (although someone specced it originally) but it might suit somebody of a head over heart disposition.
The grey really lifts the interior IMO, personally don't understand the default black option that most people rigidly adhere too, so dark & dingy!LordHaveMurci said:
griffter said:
It's cheap for the miles, but the exterior colour is a matter of opinion. The interior colour is the worst there is imho. I doubt it's anybody's dream car (although someone specced it originally) but it might suit somebody of a head over heart disposition.
The grey really lifts the interior IMO, personally don't understand the default black option that most people rigidly adhere too, so dark & dingy!I prefer any colour other than Black. My 981 is triple Black and really is boring me.
LordHaveMurci said:
The grey really lifts the interior IMO, personally don't understand the default black option that most people rigidly adhere too, so dark & dingy!
I know it's not very PH, but I prefer black because it appears to wear better - light interiors looks absolutely lovely...when they are new.griffter said:
Rosewood Red said:
It's cheap for the miles, but the exterior colour is a matter of opinion. The interior colour is the worst there is imho. I doubt it's anybody's dream car (although someone specced it originally) but it might suit somebody of a head over heart disposition. Those factory sensors though are a bit jarring. Also I think sure its fine that its low mileage but has it had a suspension refresh, clutch etc? If they need doing before you know it is costing above the market.
I think someone put it well on the other 996 thread, if this was a dealer car with warranty such as FGP it would have sold by now. Its a big punt (personally) I think to get one of these on a private sale at strong money. Currently anyway
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