Boxster Water Leak Damaged CLU aka Immobilizer Alarm Module M535. $30 Fix!

A smart man learns from his mistakes. A wise man learns from other’s mistakes. Clean your rain drains! Water leak onto driver side floor of Boxster caused Central Locking Unit CLU damage and the alarm or immobilizer to short circuit. Dead battery and horn going off were the first signs of damage. Budget 6 hours to take everything apart and put back together again if this is your first time. Your results may vary, but this fox cost me less than $30! *I would fully remove your carpet to dry it or let fans blow on it for several days after fully wringing it out. Don’t rush it or you may end up with a musty carpet and having to pull the interior apart twice* Tools required: Trombone cleaner for rain drains 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol IPA Lint free brush or soft bristle tooth brush Philips and flat head screwdrivers 10mm wrench for battery terminal connections 17mm socket for seat belt retaining bracket 5mm hex or Allen wrench for trunk/frunk pop 12mm e-socket for seat frame bolts Auto trim removal tools Bath towels!