retained power

[Tim W]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I am a Porsche novice (but learning).  When I turn off the ignition switch and remove key the radio and dashboard indicators (clock, temperature, speedo etc.) stay on even after opening and closing drivers door.  Is this normal?  Thx 

(2005 C4S)

[carman3]

On my 2011 Boxster S the clock and speedo stay on for a few minutes before turning off.   Also the entire electrical system goes to sleep (meaning the remote of the trunk and hood release are inoperative) if I don't use the car after about 5 days. To wake up the electrical system I just open the door. I understand this is to prevent battery drain.  

[creekman]

This is not quite on subject, but along the same lines...  I found out the hard way on my 2003 C4S, if you start the car and let it run, then reach in the open window and turn the key off and walk away the interior lights will not turn off until the door is opened and closed... Which leads to a dead battery...

[DBJoe996]

22 hours ago, Tim W said:

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I am a Porsche novice (but learning).  When I turn off the ignition switch and remove key the radio and dashboard indicators (clock, temperature, speedo etc.) stay on even after opening and closing drivers door.  Is this normal?  Thx 

(2005 C4S)

Completely normal.  To check, just do what you doing and go back to the car after several minutes.  The cluster will be off.

[dporto]

Lock the car to force it to go to "sleep" mode. If you don't you'll get more parasitic drain...