Dash instruments dead. Constant DINGING

[DoctorJ]

Hi, fellow Porsche fanatics. I'm new to this site and new 2001 Boxster S owner. Just had it delivered and the battery was dead. I charged it and started the car - NICE SOUND!. My issue is this: although I have all accessories working (lights, AC fan, radio, turn sig, etc.) my instruments do not come alive. In addition, even with the key out, and lights confirmed off, I have a constant dinging sound coming from the dash area.



Any trouble shooting advice? Thanks in advance.



DoctorJ

[77'911s]

You might consider going through the basics:
1) with voltmeter, check the battery and charging (load, no load check)
2) check the fuses
3) check the OBD system for trouble codes (wt software like durametric to obtain factory DTC's)
Congrats on the car, best of luck with it. Like any used car, might need a little going through.
Regards

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by DoctorJ

Hi, fellow Porsche fanatics. I'm new to this site and new 2001 Boxster S owner. Just had it delivered and the battery was dead. I charged it and started the car - NICE SOUND!. My issue is this: although I have all accessories working (lights, AC fan, radio, turn sig, etc.) my instruments do not come alive. In addition, even with the key out, and lights confirmed off, I have a constant dinging sound coming from the dash area.



Any trouble shooting advice? Thanks in advance.



DoctorJ

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new ride! To help you get more familiar with it and address and issues that you're having now or may down the line, I'm attaching a link to our site's DIY tech articles on the 986 platform. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Porsche Boxster 986/987 (1997-2004) Technical Articles | Pelican Parts