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YOUR RESEARCHInterior lights
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ignition switch
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Reported cause
The culprit was a faulty ignition switch which mounts on the rear of the ignition assembly.
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Suggestion
Like DBJoe says, check the 3 position switch for each light.
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My15window - can you provide more info on ‘transport mode’ ie how is this set / changed ?
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Moving the switch up (left or right, can't remember) try them both, one setting should turn the light on even with the door closed, key in or not.
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The head lights were fixed with a new headlight switch.I also had lights that worked intermittently.
When I open the driver�s door the courtesy lights do not illuminate, but the dash gage lights do illuminate When I insert the key and start the car the courtesy lights illuminate. According to the manual this is bas ackwards The courtesy lights should illuminate when the door is opened and go out when the car is started. I have had the car 2 years but there is no history about this problem. It has been this way since I have had the car..it is a 2002 911 Cabrolet
That is strange. Have you tried the various switch positions of the overhead lights?
3 things come to mind: the door latch mechanism and microswitches (which tell the car the door is open), the electrical part of the ignition switch, or the main headlight switch.
Like DBJoe says, check the 3 position switch for each light. Center position should turn the light on when door opens. Moving the switch up (left or right, can't remember) try them both, one setting should turn the light on even with the door closed, key in or not.
I have the exact same issue with my 2002. Have put the overhead 3 position rocker switch in every position to no avail. Only acquired the car recently so haven’t tried troubleshooting yet. Thanks for the post and appreciate the suggestions on where to investigate.
My15window - can you provide more info on ‘transport mode’ ie how is this set / changed ?
the dealer told me that the transport mode keeps the battery from dying when shipping
if the door is open and the light is left on. they are suppose to switch it off before
selling the cars, but it's not uncommon they forget to,
I learned about it on the 986 forum
Yes and its a pain to live with...
When I first got my car I didn't know about the transport mode and tought it was "normal''. German drive fast so maybe they jump-in and start their car quickly. It was still a real problem for me at night.
The dome light would stay on for 3 sec when opening the door and shut off. I had to start my car like Stevie Wonder would have if I was not parked right under a streetlight.
Went to the dealer, the part guy looked at me as I had some sort of mental illness, laughed out loud with the tech, they brought the car inside and 6 mins after the car was out with the dome light shinning as never before, free of charge.
The head lights were fixed with a new headlight switch.I also had lights that worked intermittently. I used a Porsche part as Porsche has about 3 modifications of the switch. The interior lights were fixed with a new convince relay.
