1999 996 Cabriolet electrical issues
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1999 996 Cabriolet electrical issues
Greetings I have not been on in awhile but need some troubleshooting advice. A bit ago i pulled my 1999 996 from the garage and unfortunately forgot that the trickle charger was attached. I heard a loud pop and the battery cracked and leaked out some acid. It appears that the clips touched where they should not have. After getting that cleaned up and replaced I noticed that the wiper speed dial on dash, the cigarette lighter, one of the master lock buttons on dash (only on right of radio left of radio working), the blower fan are not working. The radio works, The climate control visual works and the fan speed moves in increments but not blowing. It appears as if i have blown a few things. Car starts and runs fine. What i need to know id where to look and what to look for. I know where the fuse box is inside in the foot well and will check that but what else can i check for ? Relays etc.? Any help appreciated.
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Obviously start with the fuse box. You may have to pull every fuse to check if they are blown. There is a main relay panel up under the drivers side footwell known as Relay Support 1. There is another relay panel under the carpet on the parcel shelf behind the drivers side seat known as Relay Support 2. There is also the Power Distribution Box located on the firewall in the passengers footwell that has 80 amp fusible links inside.
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Can you provide some more info on the power distribution box> that may be the issue. I am thinking fuseable links. hard to get at? what to look for? I have checked all the fuses already.
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Good description of electrical distribution and problems https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-starter.html