Can a dead battery cause a Porsche 911 to not open?
The owner’s manual suggests a dead battery can cause problems for the 911 owner. From the August 2020 issue of Car and Driver. You probably haven’t paid much attention to the new Porsche 911’s standard electronic pop-out door releases. They’re frivolous but ultimately harmless, right?
What’s the frunk latch on a Porsche 911?
The 911’s frunk latch has used one since the 996 launched for 1999. And the company has always provided a workaround for opening the frunk when the car’s battery dies, which, since 2002, involves applying 12 volts to a pin in a fuse panel. Dead battery?
What was the battery problem on my 997?
Recently bought a gen 1 997 (circa 2006). Understood that the battery was not the original, i.e not very old. After leaving in the garage for a couple of days I found the battery dead. Successfully recharged but a few days later the battery failed on attempting to restart the car when hot (after a run of 30 miles).
Is the Porsche 997 a second or third car?
This article applies to the Porsche 997 (2005-2012). For many owners, their Porsche 997 is a second or third (or fourth) car that doesn’t get daily duty. Some end up sitting in a garage for weeks at a time between uses, and this can wreak havoc inside the car’s battery.
Why does the 911 996 have so many battery issues?
Why does the 911 / 996 have so many battery issues,like it wont start , due to a dead battery ? I have 3 other cars ,with no problems like this.
What’s the problem with the battery on a Carrera?
The real issue with the battery life is the car not being driven often, or stored in the winter without use of a trickle charger or proper maintenance. Otherwise, I have had no issue with the battery. Assuming you have no cell phone chargers]
Why does my Porsche 911 battery keep draining?
I love my 911, but this dead battery issue is really getting me down. I use a Porsche battery tender, but even then it will let me down, when I travel some where . A friend told me that the “electronics in a 911 are running all the time ,and that causes the drain” is this true ? Anyone know the answer ]
When did the 911 battery woes come out?
911/ 996 Battery woes By britdave, September 5, 2010in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa) Share
How many variations of the Porsche 911 are there?
The Porsche 911 effortlessly straddles the line between daily drivability and sports performance. With 24 different 911 variations are currently available, one element the 911 offers like no other is variety. From the Carrera to the GT2 RS — the Porsche 911 lineup gives you options for power, speed, and handling.
Can a Porsche 911 be unlocked without power?
Lo and behold, it’s true. Without power, the 911’s outside door handles no longer actuate the latch, even though the car was previously unlocked.
What happens when the battery dies on a Porsche 911?
Porsche is no stranger to electronic releases. The 911’s frunk latch has used one since the 996 launched for 1999. And the company has always provided a workaround for opening the frunk when the car’s battery dies, which, since 2002, involves applying 12 volts to a pin in a fuse panel. Dead battery?
The 911’s frunk latch has used one since the 996 launched for 1999. And the company has always provided a workaround for opening the frunk when the car’s battery dies, which, since 2002, involves applying 12 volts to a pin in a fuse panel. Dead battery?