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Nine8Six · 08-27-2017, 03:57 PM

1997 Porsche Boxster, automatic/tiptronic, 2,050 Horsepower.

Decided to take the roadster to drop by my office this morning (good weather finally, 27dC). Was in the mood! Car haven't ran for 2 months and now it can't start.

Problem:

The door-lock button/switch in the horseshoe is lit up red, pressing it has no effect. Doors lock and unlock fine with the key only.
Both seat heater buttons on my armrest are kind of flashing inconsistently, as if there is a short
The windows does not drop anymore
Nine8Six (the guy) is out of his mind
Nine8Six (the car) is all f'ed up

Background:

had water (semi-flood) coming inside the back of the passenger seat a few months ago due to heavy rain. That got resolved and the car appears to be completely dry atm.
I always disconnect the NEG terminal from the battery when I park it for long duration so that it doesn't drain the whole thing. Battery is currently showing 12.38V

Immobilizer? ECU? Worst? Do I need to take the day off and drop by the P dealer to grab the silver 718 sitting in the showroom?

08-27-2017, 03:57 PM	#1
Nine8Six Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai) Posts: 3,249	The Nine8Six (the car) is dead, can't start 1997 Porsche Boxster, automatic/tiptronic, 2,050 Horsepower. Decided to take the roadster to drop by my office this morning (good weather finally, 27dC). Was in the mood! Car haven't ran for 2 months and now it can't start. Problem: The door-lock button/switch in the horseshoe is lit up red, pressing it has no effect. Doors lock and unlock fine with the key only. Both seat heater buttons on my armrest are kind of flashing inconsistently, as if there is a short The windows does not drop anymore Nine8Six (the guy) is out of his mind Nine8Six (the car) is all f'ed up Background: had water (semi-flood) coming inside the back of the passenger seat a few months ago due to heavy rain. That got resolved and the car appears to be completely dry atm. I always disconnect the NEG terminal from the battery when I park it for long duration so that it doesn't drain the whole thing. Battery is currently showing 12.38V Immobilizer? ECU? Worst? Do I need to take the day off and drop by the P dealer to grab the silver 718 sitting in the showroom? __________________ ______________________________ '97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.