996 blinking warning lights
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996 blinking warning lights
1999 996 Carrera 4
Was out for a Sunday afternoon drive, when I got back to the city and sitting in traffic, a few of the warning lights blinked for a second and went out. 5 mins later it did it again, but different warning lights, did it again 2 mins later and went off again after a second. Hit the highway and went home, for the hour drive back, no more random blinks. Any Clue??
Was out for a Sunday afternoon drive, when I got back to the city and sitting in traffic, a few of the warning lights blinked for a second and went out. 5 mins later it did it again, but different warning lights, did it again 2 mins later and went off again after a second. Hit the highway and went home, for the hour drive back, no more random blinks. Any Clue??
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I agree with this, get a charger maintainer (Sears has one for $29) and give it a full charge. Just because a battery is new doesn't mean it's carrying a full charge.
Also, check the battery terminals to ensure they are on tight, one could be loose, put a little no-ox on them while you're there.
Also, check the battery terminals to ensure they are on tight, one could be loose, put a little no-ox on them while you're there.
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I have had an early failure of a battery before, so even though it is new does not guarantee it is not a problem. You should be able to test it at a shop pretty easy. Mine was an Interstate battery, I was surprised.
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could also be switch going bad. I had all kind of electrical gremlins and discovered swith was bad, replace whole unit including steering lock--no more issues
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thanks guys. I watched the battery volt gauge dance around this morning in traffic. Every time I sat idle, the volts would drop to just below 12 on the gauge and the lights would flash on. The digital displays on the dash would also dim. Maybe a battery or alternator issue.
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I forgot to mention, I also have a 99 and I had to also replace the cable from aternator to starter. It is a known issue and gets corroded to the point of causing cahrging issues!
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Sounds like your on it, check the terminals.
thanks guys. I watched the battery volt gauge dance around this morning in traffic. Every time I sat idle, the volts would drop to just below 12 on the gauge and the lights would flash on. The digital displays on the dash would also dim. Maybe a battery or alternator issue.
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Ding ding, this would be my guess too
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If the above does not do it, you may need a new ignition switch. Easy and cheap to replace that. It is a common gremlin electrical cause. Not sure what else besides what has been mentioned.
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How long did it take you to change the alternator harness ? I have a similar issue, and the dealer wants to charge me an arm and leg.
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Sorry, that was for you in regards to the alternator harness.