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YOUR RESEARCH986 Electrical gremlins
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permanent power
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Reported cause · Original poster
Issue was with permanent power to the alarm module and more specifically the fuse on said module.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I check the M535 module under the seat and cleaned it just in case (no sign of water damage), I also cleaned the ground point under the seat that was slightly rusted and charged the battery but still no luck.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I check the M535 module under the seat and cleaned it just in case (no sign of water damage), I also cleaned the ground point under the seat that was slightly rusted and charged the battery but still no luck.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Some progress after blowing a few 5A fuses until I realised it was a 15A and replaced the passenger door actuator.
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Suspected cause · Original poster
Everything else works, as in car start and run and I can lock and unlock doors manually (although I suspect alarm is never armed)
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If the fuse keeps blowing, there is likely a short on that circuit.
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Check m535 module
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Suggestion · Original poster
I check the M535 module under the seat and cleaned it just in case (no sign of water damage), I also cleaned the ground point under the seat that was slightly rusted and charged the battery but still no luck.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I check the M535 module under the seat and cleaned it just in case (no sign of water damage), I also cleaned the ground point under the seat that was slightly rusted and charged the battery but still no luck.
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HI All,
New to me 986.2 has some known issues:
- front bonnet doesn't open (only with the release cable)
- key remote doesn't work
Interestingly, dash receiver is flashing when pressing the key when key is in ignition position.
Radio doesn't work either and interior lights only when key is in ignition.
I check the M535 module under the seat and cleaned it just in case (no sign of water damage), I also cleaned the ground point under the seat that was slightly rusted and charged the battery but still no luck.
Any suggestions to troubleshoot further? Everything else works, as in car start and run and I can lock and unlock doors manually (although I suspect alarm is never armed)
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Issue was with permanent power to the alarm module and more specifically the fuse on said module.
Replaced it (guessing it's a 5A) and courtesy light are back and key remote works ... at least once as fuse gets blown again so the saga continues
If the fuse keeps blowing, there is likely a short on that circuit. On the 986 it is worth checking the wiring in the door jambs and around the front trunk latch, as those wires can wear and short out.
Thanks!
Some progress after blowing a few 5A fuses until I realised it was a 15A and replaced the passenger door actuator. "progress" as the car remote now works but then on second opening, fuse blew again after a few seconds while the car was open.
Guess is that alarm module tried to lock back and something is shorting it. Got the other door actuator and front trunk one on order but might check those wires.
Anything specific to look for and more importantly fix ?
