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YOUR RESEARCH996.2 Battery Drain

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Disconnect key

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The clunk is the contactor pulling back and disconnecting the key on circuits.
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Recommend always locking the car so it hibernates

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I would also recommend always locking the car so it hibernates.
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Use key

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Many times i will use the key to lock, then unlock my car and it will kill the interiior lights.
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The clunk is the contactor pulling back and disconnecting the key on circuits.
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Recommend always locking the car so it hibernates

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I would also recommend always locking the car so it hibernates.
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Use key

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Many times i will use the key to lock, then unlock my car and it will kill the interiior lights.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I left the key in the ignition of my 2004 996.2 from Saturday until today (Monday). The key was in the OFF position and the engine wasn�t running, but the battery was completely drained. Is that normal on a 996 if the key is left inserted for a couple of days, or could it indicate a problem such as the ignition switch, alarm/immobilizer system, or another parasitic draw? Interested to hear if other owners have experienced this.

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If u didnt pull the key out some and hear the clunk then yes its normal. The clunk is the contactor pulling back and disconnecting the key on circuits.

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Thanks. Sometimes when i pull the key out the instrument cluster lights stay on, even after closing the door. I�ve had the car only 2 months, still trying to figure out the qwerks.

POST 4Original post

Totally normal. It's s good idea to remind anyone working on your vehicle of this quirk.

POST 5Original post

The interior lights and dash in these cars r controlled by the immobilizer under the drivers seat. I dont think i have seen an accurate discription for the various conditions for it to shut down the car. It seems much more random with my mk2 electronics then the mk1. Many times i will use the key to lock, then unlock my car and it will kill the interiior lights. What i do know is u always have to pull the key and make sure the doors r fully shut.

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I would also recommend always locking the car so it hibernates. I am pretty bad about locking cars - the 996 is always locked to avoid issues.

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