central locking

[jaguarman22]

Hi every body
I have a problem
1998 Boxster car wouldn’t respond to key transponder or key in lock
So went for release cable and got the bonnet open thinking flat battery
But no managed to get doors open
Removed drivers side door card and lock refitted key barrel as it wasn’t in its proper locating slot
Replaced every thing
Car wont lock
Windows go up as norm if you use the transponder it locks the car with 2 bleeps and then unlocks it
Same with key

Car foot wells have water in
Central locking button doesn’t work
I don’t think fuel cap is locking
All so the levers for the boot and bonnet have the security cam in place
And roof works
And help thanks
Had the car 3 week love it

[Mark_T]

It sounds like your central alarm unit located under your seat has gotten soaked. I think someone posted a method for drying it out that may restore function (try searching "wet alarm ").

More importantly, you need to determine why the footwells are wet. Most likely plugged drain tubes. Again, a search of the forum will tell you how to locate and clear them.

Good luck - post back if you need more help.

[jaguarman22]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

It sounds like your central alarm unit located under your seat has gotten soaked. I think someone posted a method for drying it out that may restore function (try searching "wet alarm ").

More importantly, you need to determine why the footwells are wet. Most likely plugged drain tubes. Again, a search of the forum will tell you how to locate and clear them.

Good luck - post back if you need more help.

yep found it never seen any thing like that but will have a go and let you know
Michael

[jaguarman22]

well went to Maplin and got the Alcohol so we will see what happens tomorrow
and then to the pet shop for my Gold Fish!!!!!!

[jaguarman22]

Well that didn't work looking at the state of the board i didn't expect it to
but you never know
any ideas welcome

[Mark_T]

I think at this point replacing the unit is about your only option. Unfortunately, it's kinda pricey.

[jaguarman22]

Hi all
well got a replacement alarm ecu and had all in information transferred from the old ECU to the replacement
It has unlocked the Bonnet and Boot
But it doesn’t lock the car
It locks it and the horn bleeps twice and then it unlocks
I think the fuel flap lock isn’t working as I can’t feel any movement when you lock the car as you can feel the door locks locking and unlocking
If the fuel flap is faulty will this cause the problem?