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For what it's worth, the dimming of lights and radio on a car when the engine is running would be the tell tale sign that it was a charging circuit issue and not the battery itself. The only purpose of your battery is to start the car and run stuff like the radio when the engine isn't running and turning the alternator. Your alternator keeps the engine and all the electrics in your car running once it has been started and recharges the battery at the same time.

Today right after getting gas, I noticed my ABS and TC off buttons were illuminated...

The battery meter is right under 14 though.. but when I put the headlights on it drops slightly..

Could it be the alternator again?? I'm completely lost..

Edit: The lights went away on their own. Im not sure whats going on..

Hey Loren,

I have a 99 c2

cdr-210

model # r3297

serial # w5022827

Thanks in advance!!

Try 6477

or

6475

If you have not already read this FAQ - please do so...

Lost Radio Code - FAQ, PLEASE READ THIS FIRST

I have tried 6477 6475 6473 6479 6481 and 6469.

Do you have any other suggestions?

thanks for the quick reply! But unfortunately it did not work :(

Perhaps I will try to call the dealer

Hey Loren,

I have a 99 c2

cdr-210

model # r3297

serial # w5022827

Thanks in advance!!

Installed the new alternator.

Note: putting it in the car isn't easy eaither (at least its easier than getting it out though!)

Car is running like new again ;)

Thanks for the help everybody

update: took the alternator out. Found a nice DIY on renntech...not an easy job! The links I posted in my original post were a great help though.

Took the alternator to autozone. They tested it and said that it failed..

ordered a new alternator.

update: I recharged the battery for 5 hours and the car started right up. All of the lights were on on the bottom console. The battery indicator/voltage regulator was reading about 12. When I put the headlights/AC/Radio on, the reading was dropping slightly.

Im guessing it means that the alternator is no good. Before I go ahead and replace that, how can I check to see if the voltage regulator is bad?

So why do you not think it is just the battery? How old is the battery? Do you keep it on a maintainer? Battery is the number one issue with starting a porsche I have found.

The battery is only 2 years old. I don't think its the battery because the car shut off while driving 20mph!

I thought that the alternator would keep the car powered if it is already started. Would a dead batteyr have the car die after it was started?

I think it is either the alternator or the voltage regulator. But I am open to suggestions

I have a 99 996 6spd. For the past few months, it has been a little slow to start. I have to leave the kay to the crank position for 2-3 seconds some times for the car to start.

Tonight after filling up with gas at the gas station, the car would not start. It was making clicking noises and the interior lights were dimming. I got a jump and the car started right up. I did not note the battery charge levels, as I was just focused on getting home safely. In the car, the ABS, traction control and battery light were on. When I was a block away from home, the headlights were weakening and interior lights dimming. The car shut off while I was going 20mhp. Luckily, I was a block away from home and able to push it to the house.

I'm pretty sure the alternator is bad. Any other thoughts?

Right now, the car is not starting. I am assuming it will start with a jump. There is just the clicking sound coming when you try to start it

Also, how difficult is a DIY for an alternator change? How can I tell if my alternator is weak or completely shot? I don't want to go out and buy another battery and have it die in a few weeks.

Does anyone have a link to an alternator DIY?

This is the only ones I could find: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20598

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...p;hl=alternator

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...p;hl=alternator

How can I tell if I have a problem with the alternator or voltage regulator?

yep. Took the seat out,changed the 15amp fuse, and the problem is gone!

Thanks for the help everyone

I have a 99 c2 manual. Ever since I have had the car, the keyfob did not work to activate/deactivate the alarm. I did not care much and just used the keys to do it manually. Last week, the entire locking mechanism of the car stopped working.

Symptoms:

-doors wont lock. Well the drivers side door will lock, but it won't lock the pass side.

-interior dome lights/footwell lights do not work with the key in or out of the car.

-hood/trunk latches are locked and I cannot open them.

-switch inside the car to lock/unlock the car does not work

-rear defroster does not work

*car starts/drives fine. Windows work fine

I have searched through tons of old threads to try and diagnose the problem. My guess is that its the alarm control module under the seat. Does anyone have any other suggesitons/ideas?

Is this pricey to fix?

try by dissconnecting the battery for about 30 min and try again.........maybe

any updates with the problem? Im having the same problem.

except my hood and turnk are also locked. Interior dome lights are not working, and only driverside door is locking

hey, do you have any updates wit this problem?

Did you figure out why the fuse kept blowing?

I am having the same problem :/

very interesting. Does anyone know someone on the East Coast who does this? or instructions for a DIY?

good post. thanks!