RickyRicardo

When I shut down the engine, a noise begins ticking behind my dash, seemingly somewhere behind the tachometer - light switches area. At the same time the front parking lights flash. This has nothing to do with the hazard lights. With key removed from ignition and the clicking noise occurring, the gong sounds when I open the doors. Anyone have an idea what's going on?

RickyRicardo

I would like to add that after a period of time, the clicking stops and the flashing of the parking lights does as well simultaneously. But as soon as door opens, the clicking, gonging and flashing begins again until engine started.

JohnK964

I sometimes hear a clicking noise and traced it down to the spoiler controller dies your spoiler work ok?

RickyRicardo

JohnK - Hi. Thanks for the reply. In regard to the spoiler. No spoiler involved here as I have an '86 928. I have to take the car to my mechanic to get the cruise control fixed anyway and so will tell him about this issue. If there is a fix, I will post it here. If you have any other thoughts about this, please touch base. Thanks, Rick

993PET

I've never seen an '86 964/928 ;-)

JohnK964

Oh I see I guess I thought you had a 964. I know nothing about any other Porsches only one Ibhave ever been around is my car MY91 964

budge96

These all appear to be symptoms of the alarm and door lock controller..
Should be under passenger seat yellow and black connectors , try and
Unplug battery wait a few minutes and reconnect see if it can reboot
alarm module..
Otherwise suggest removing module and getting a replacement unit..
Bert

RickyRicardo

Okay Bert, I'll disconnect the battery today and attempt a re-boot. Sounds like a good idea.
This car has the regular stock alarm plus an aftermarket unit that I never use (controlled by fob that I leave at home.)
I was suspicious that it might be an alarm issue of some kind but didn't know about the reboot possibility nor where the controller was located.
Additional question (potentially dumb) - can I reach the controller without removing the seat? Rick

hockenheimr

I have the same clicking, my spoiler works, but the spoiler warning light is on saying it doesn't work....so I think this is the issue....thank

RickyRicardo

But in my particular case, (I'm driving a 1986 928) the spoiler is not mechanical. Sorry for the confusion between the models. The clicking in the dash behind the steering wheel area is occurring in my 1986 Porche 928. Thanks for responding. I'm near Ottawa. Go Habs. Rick

hockenheimr

Hi Ricky,

Yea, sorry I was just thanking John for helping me with my issue.

I think you are correct to assume it is associated with the door lock & alarm components.

Good luck with the gremlins