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Lil bastard · 07-26-2009, 04:19 PM

If I didn't think that was your issue, I wouldn't have said so. A bad ignition switch has manifested itself in all sort of electrical gremlins.

The UK alarm system is completely different than the US model, and I could of course be wrong, but I believe the two are connected.

But, the ignition switch is an inexpensive part ($12-$20 USD) and not difficult to replace, so that's where I'd start. The Ignition switch part number is 4A0.905.849.B available from either Porsche or Audi, and there's also an inexpensive generic made by Meyle (Mfr. for Porsche/Audi), same PN#.

07-26-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	If I didn't think that was your issue, I wouldn't have said so. A bad ignition switch has manifested itself in all sort of electrical gremlins. The UK alarm system is completely different than the US model, and I could of course be wrong, but I believe the two are connected. But, the ignition switch is an inexpensive part ($12-$20 USD) and not difficult to replace, so that's where I'd start. The Ignition switch part number is 4A0.905.849.B available from either Porsche or Audi, and there's also an inexpensive generic made by Meyle (Mfr. for Porsche/Audi), same PN#. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!