I have a 2001 996 and I can not get the interior lights to come on when entering or exiting the car without the key being in the ignition. I have read the manual and cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong

I have a 2001 996 and I can not get the interior lights to come on when entering or exiting the car without the key being in the ignition. I have read the manual and cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong

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[Casey at Pelican Parts]

Try performing a battery reset. Disconnect both battery terminals from the battery. Using a jumper wire connect the two terminals for 15-60 minutes. This will drain the capacitors and memories from all control units. Then reconnect and try again. Is the alarm system functioning properly?? I think the alarm control unit controls the interior light functions on the 996. Does everything else seem to be operating normally?

- Casey