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YOUR RESEARCHFlashing hazards when locked - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK
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Replace alarm siren
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Flashing hazards when locked - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK
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Leading evidence: 'Replace alarm siren' (1 discussions report resolution; 0 report an unsuccessful attempt). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'glove box latch fouling' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace alarm siren' (1 discussions). For that action, 1 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. The most frequently reported fix is 'Replace alarm siren', supported by resolution reports in 1 discussions. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Same problem with my 2016 GT4 ,seized or shorted out Horn unit changed under warranty problem solved.
Flashing hazards when locked - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK
glove box latch fouling
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I did wonder if it was the glove box latch fouling on the slimy folder the paperwork came in, will keep an eye on it to see if it repeats.
Flashing hazards when locked - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK
Disconnect so it's just flashing
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Could the alarm be squealing and flashing the lights but the siren has been disconnected so it's just flashing?
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Replace battery inside
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Suggestion · Original poster
You need to buy another one or dismantle it and replace the battery inside.
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Hi, I have a 2014 981 Boxster, recently purchased, and it has intermittently flashing hazards when parked and locked. Any ideas please? Is this some sort of electronics module issue?
Thanks for any advice.
Tony.
thenobbler said:
Hi, I have a 2014 981 Boxster, recently purchased, and it has intermittently flashing hazards when parked and locked. Any ideas please? Is this some sort of electronics module issue?
Thanks for any advice.
Tony.
Have you had it long?
Have you heard the alarm siren sounding?
Could the alarm be squealing and flashing the lights but the siren has been disconnected so it's just flashing?
Weirdly mine did that a few times while parked up and on the trickle charge in my garage.
I thought that the battery may have been on the way out as still original from 2012. Mentioned it when it went in for service and no fault found.
That was a couple of years ago and not happened since!
thenobbler said:
Hi, I have a 2014 981 Boxster, recently purchased, and it has intermittently flashing hazards when parked and locked. Any ideas please? Is this some sort of electronics module issue?
Thanks for any advice.
Tony.
Answer @
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1075675-hazard-lig...
David W. said:
Not sure but I thought that if they flashed when you locked it meant something wasn’t closed properly?
It peeps the horn briefly when locking to indicate this on 987's, not sure about the 981.
Rgds,
Dunc.
Your alarm siren has a battery inside and it's starting to die. You need to buy another one or dismantle it and replace the battery inside. Search on YouTube 981 alarm siren I made on a video on this topic.
testdrive said:
Your alarm siren has a battery inside and it's starting to die. You need to buy another one or dismantle it and replace the battery inside. Search on YouTube 981 alarm siren I made on a video on this topic.
Thanks Test Drive, I’ve been watching your videos but not seen that one yet so appreciated. I did wonder if it was the glove box latch fouling on the slimy folder the paperwork came in, will keep an eye on it to see if it repeats.
thenobbler said:
testdrive said:
Hope you find the solution, good luck with it.
Changed alarm siren, problem solved. Job jobbed, thanks very much.
Was this done under warranty? I have a similar issue!
KJAndrews said:
Dear test drive, can’t find that YouTube video! Do you have a link? Any idea how much a replacement siren is or battery??? Thanks!
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ATM said:
KJAndrews said:
Dear test drive, can’t find that YouTube video! Do you have a link? Any idea how much a replacement siren is or battery??? Thanks!
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Why didn't he buy it from VW/Audi for a lot less given its their part? Mat Armstrong is all over part numbers like a tramp on a chip.
Armitage.Shanks said:
Why didn't he buy it from VW/Audi for a lot less given its their part? Mat Armstrong is all over part numbers like a tramp on a chip.
How do you know it's a lot less?
Unfortunately I had one on my Golf at the time and it wouldn't play ball.
testdrive said:
Armitage.Shanks said:
Why didn't he buy it from VW/Audi for a lot less given its their part? Mat Armstrong is all over part numbers like a tramp on a chip.
How do you know it's a lot less?
Unfortunately I had one on my Golf at the time and it wouldn't play ball.
Someone mentions a pattern part number from Autodoc in his comments. Mine has not chirped for a while now. Can't decide if I should fix it or leave it as is.
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