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YOUR RESEARCHStrange alarm control unit problem M534 after water damage
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Installed M534 with the reception problem in another car - same phenomenon - handheld transmitter is only recognized directly on the windscreen / driver side window.
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Measured antenna and tested against ground, no abnormalities.
Strange alarm control unit problem M534 after water damage
Use virtually the same 25+ year old remote security technology
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Only direct experience after owning 4 Porsches ('99 to 2008) of this era that use virtually the same 25+ year old remote security technology.
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Installed M534 with the reception problem in another car - same phenomenon - handheld transmitter is only recognized directly on the windscreen / driver side window.
Strange alarm control unit problem M534 after water damage
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I have a customers' 996 with a M534 alarm ecu water damage. European car, so M534 and 433.92 MHz system.
Car was fitted with a 996.618.260.00. I received a 996.618.262.02 from Porsche as a replacement.
Everything has been drained and dried. Wiring harness has been checked. Connections have been checked and cleaned. Antenna has been checked. Everything seems fine so far.
Programmed the new unit and everything works fine for about 2 days. Then suddenly the keyfob where only recognized from when you put them directly beside the drivers window,
No error messages / DTCs.
Measured the keyfob signal strength. Perfect.
Measured antenna and tested against ground, no abnormalities. Replaced antenna with new original antenna. Problem still exists (this M534 has an extra antenna connector).
Installed M534 with the reception problem in another car - same phenomenon - handheld transmitter is only recognized directly on the windscreen / driver side window.
Put the M534 from the other car in the car that had the water damage. Everything works as expected. Key fobs are recognized from 5 to 6 meters.
Ordered another M534 from Porsche, programmed it to the car. Now everything works fine, but�
now 2 days later the key fobs are again only recognized, when you put them directly in front of the windscreen / driver's side window. Aaaargh! It's so bad that they aren't recognized when you stand in front of the trunk or the passenger's side door.
I can rule out any interference problems.
I'm running out of ideas.
Any ideas what can cause the M534 receiver to "die" within approx. 2 days?
Anyone had a similar experience?
Thanks in advance�
Only direct experience after owning 4 Porsches ('99 to 2008) of this era that use virtually the same 25+ year old remote security technology. The transmitters and receiving technology SUCK in these cars. That's empirical data for you. I've bought new keyfobs programmed and tested at the dealer and when I go to use them, I virtually have to be standing next to the car for them to work. Heck, my dad's 20 year old Ford truck will open remotely from 100 ft out, but I can't get more that 5-10 ft on these cars and it's completely blind to the fob. You would think the technology in a high end sports car would work better. I know some people have been so frustrated with the lack of range, they've even rigged an extension on the antenna up the a-pillar to improve reception. So many cases surrounding the fobs and immobilizers, it's staggering. And, the fact that in most cases, you're forced to go to the dealers is another PITA.
Forgive the vent. I haven't helped much, but at least I can tell you from direct experience, this is NOT uncommon.
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