Found the darn window issue - pictures of wet immobilizer board attached.

[seningen]

Originally Posted by Doug427

I think the pics speak for themselves. What options do I have now, if any? Can this board be saved? Do I even try the "bathe it in alcohol" trick now or is that a waste of time. Has anyone ever saved one of these, and if so how'd you do it? I hate to spend the $875 on the Florida repair if there's a cheaper alternative. Darn, that's expensive! Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. And I have to say - Particlewave, you are clairvoyant. You hit it right on the head.

yuck,

sorry to see that. check your drain plugs and your convertible top foam trays.

can we link the original discussion here and vis-versa so folks at home can find it with search.

Mike

[Doug427]

Mike,

I'm not sure how to link threads, but if anyone else knows how, that's fine with me. As for the drains, I have read about drains clogging but my educational curve has not yet reached the point where I actually know where they are.

Other than this immobilizer box issue there's nothing major wrong with the car. However, there are lots of very small things that I am trying to organize and sort through. Checking the drains is on the list. I'm trying to search and not ask lots of questions so as not to be yelled at to "DO A SEARCH !!!!!"

If you have time and can give me a very brief "drain locating and cleaning 101" type course I'd certainly appreciate it.

Thanks

[clickman]

Originally Posted by Doug427

I'm trying to search and not ask lots of questions so as not to be yelled at to "DO A SEARCH !!!!!"

Don’t worry so much about that here. It’s a great forum. You seem to be trying your best to research and most here are happy to help. And those that aren’t usually just keep quiet

[Doug427]

So I put it in the immobilizer board back in its plastic case and reinstalled it, plugged in the seat, etc., and it's as dead as it was before. Unless someone has a better idea that a neophyte Porsche owner like me can handle, I guess I have to bite the bullet on the $875 Florida immobilizer repair. Thank goodness the car was very inexpensive.

[p3230]

Originally Posted by Doug427

So I put it in the immobilizer board back in its plastic case and reinstalled it, plugged in the seat, etc., and it's as dead as it was before. Unless someone has a better idea that a neophyte Porsche owner like me can handle, I guess I have to bite the bullet on the $875 Florida immobilizer repair. Thank goodness the car was very inexpensive.

Well I wouldn't fool around with that for that money just go at the Porsche Dealer buy a new one get it programmed and they give you a two year warranty on the parts. OK you will pay extra for programming but it for peace of mind.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by Doug427

So I put it in the immobilizer board back in its plastic case and reinstalled it, plugged in the seat, etc., and it's as dead as it was before. Unless someone has a better idea that a neophyte Porsche owner like me can handle, I guess I have to bite the bullet on the $875 Florida immobilizer repair. Thank goodness the car was very inexpensive.

Another option is just get rid of the thing. The guys in Florida do a immobilizer delete setup as well. If you don’t need the alarm, IR etc, then it is worth a look IMO. Not sure the $$$ but it eliminates the problem forever.

[Doug427]

I like having the remote locks with the keys. I think I'll just pick up one of their waterproof boxes and hopefully that'll be it for the rest of the time I own the car.

[Paul]

Has anyone ever talked to their insurance agent to see if this can be covered under comprehensive coverage? I was surprised when State Farm covered rodent damage in my sister in law's Honda.

[BirdDog]

Originally Posted by Doug427

I like having the remote locks with the keys. I think I'll just pick up one of their waterproof boxes and hopefully that'll be it for the rest of the time I own the car.

I just ordered mine today.

What about getting a good used unit from someone like Woody (ItsNotANova) and sending it down to the guys in FL with your old one to have them program it using the info off your old one? I don't know if this can be done, just throwing ideas out there...

[WhiteyII]

Ive read a lot of these threads on wet Immobilizers and was wondering would it be a good idea to raise it up off the floor with spacers and longer bolts? I have not removed the seat to look yet

[mikefocke]

Drains diagram are here.