How to open the battery on a Porsche Boxster?
Open drivers door…in the foot well where your left foot would be is a removable fuse panel cover. Remove it, and read the instructions, which tell you to pull out the “dummy fuse” which is a + terminal, attach a + jump to it, and a – jump to the door stop… You should then have power for the hood switch, to get to the battery.
How to open the front hood of a Porsche?
Small speaker wire.. You can open your front hood/trunk while putting 12 volts of power on the C3 fuse located in your fuse box 3rd row down 3rd fuse. 2-I also carry my Porsche tool bag inside the car behind my passenger seat.
Where is the trunk release on a boxser 97?
There is also an emergency trunk release outside the car under the left fender well. It is rumored that some early boxsers 97,98,99 do not have it.,,some.. You could also pull (very hard) on the actual trunk release cable from inside the car behind the fuse box, but I would not recommend that one.
How to pop the Porsche boot flat battery?
3) Use Yellow Tog Fuse Remover. 6) Then press the Minus on the Door or body work to get a good earth. 7) This should POP the boot if it doesn’t press the boot release button if it still fails which is VERY rare give it a few minutes to get a trickle of charge and press boot release again. Loading…
Open drivers door…in the foot well where your left foot would be is a removable fuse panel cover. Remove it, and read the instructions, which tell you to pull out the “dummy fuse” which is a + terminal, attach a + jump to it, and a – jump to the door stop… You should then have power for the hood switch, to get to the battery.
Small speaker wire.. You can open your front hood/trunk while putting 12 volts of power on the C3 fuse located in your fuse box 3rd row down 3rd fuse. 2-I also carry my Porsche tool bag inside the car behind my passenger seat.
There is also an emergency trunk release outside the car under the left fender well. It is rumored that some early boxsers 97,98,99 do not have it.,,some.. You could also pull (very hard) on the actual trunk release cable from inside the car behind the fuse box, but I would not recommend that one.
3) Use Yellow Tog Fuse Remover. 6) Then press the Minus on the Door or body work to get a good earth. 7) This should POP the boot if it doesn’t press the boot release button if it still fails which is VERY rare give it a few minutes to get a trickle of charge and press boot release again. Loading…
Is there a dead battery closed Hood Boxster?
Dead battery – closed hood – 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) – RennTech.org Community Whatever you do, resist the urge to hit it with a hammer. I’ve embarrassed to say I made that mistake too.
What should I do about my 1998 Porsche Boxster?
1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl. Replace the front turn signal If your blinker doesn’t blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl. Change the parking light Small bulbs that burn out regularly – did you know you can replace these with LED lights? 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl.
Where can I find the Porsche battery code?
Check for this code in your owners manual – it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. If you can’t find it, call Porsche and they will give you the code for free.
What to do if your Porsche Boxster battery is dead?
Remove it, and read the instructions, which tell you to pull out the “dummy fuse” which is a + terminal, attach a + jump to it, and a – jump to the door stop… You should then have power for the hood switch, to get to the battery. 18 people found this helpful.
What do I do with my Porsche Boxster?
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How do you change the radio on a Porsche Boxster?
In some Boxsters, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual – it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet.
Can you record the Inside Story of a Boxster 986?
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Can you open the hood of a Porsche if the battery is dead?
If the battery on your Porsche is discharged, you will be unable to unlock your front luggage compartment lid (Bonnet/hood) in order to gain access to the dead battery.
Can you open the trunk with a dead battery?
If you have the alarm and the battery goes dead, you cannot open the front trunk to get to the battery to jump start it. There have been three techniques discussed for entering the front trunk when this problem manifests itself. There is a Porsche Technical Bulletin describing one way that works for entering the car.
How to open the bonnet with a dead battery?
1. Keep the key in your ashtray…. 2. Under the fuse cover (where the spoiler switch is in the drivers footwell) is a piece of paper with instructions on what to do. Basically, use jump cables to connect neg to the door catch striker on the drivers door aperture, and the positive to the special terminal that pulls out from the fuse box.
If the battery on your Porsche is discharged, you will be unable to unlock your front luggage compartment lid (Bonnet/hood) in order to gain access to the dead battery.
If you have the alarm and the battery goes dead, you cannot open the front trunk to get to the battery to jump start it. There have been three techniques discussed for entering the front trunk when this problem manifests itself. There is a Porsche Technical Bulletin describing one way that works for entering the car.
1. Keep the key in your ashtray…. 2. Under the fuse cover (where the spoiler switch is in the drivers footwell) is a piece of paper with instructions on what to do. Basically, use jump cables to connect neg to the door catch striker on the drivers door aperture, and the positive to the special terminal that pulls out from the fuse box.
Is the battery on my Boxster still under warranty?
I recently purchased a 1 year old Boxster with 12,000 miles. It is fortunately still under warranty. Roughly every 3 weeks the battery completely drains. After it is jump started, the dealership can not find anything wrong. They have replaced the battery, and the same thing happens.
Can a aftermarket radio sustem drain a battery?
Am aftermarket radio sustem inocrrectly installed can also drain a battery. A mechanic can find which fuse circuit is causing the drain by following Barkydog’s procedure posted above. Once he finds which fuse circuit is causing the drain, it’s not difficult to track down the exact culprit, e.g. alarm system, radio, whatever.
How many miles per month does a Boxster get?
I checked the records of Boxsters on sale in the area and the typical Boxster driver averages 380 miles per month. Again, that should mean that most Boxster drivers should be experiencing similar problems, or there is something seriously wrong with this car. We’ll see what the other dealer in town says later this week.
I recently purchased a 1 year old Boxster with 12,000 miles. It is fortunately still under warranty. Roughly every 3 weeks the battery completely drains. After it is jump started, the dealership can not find anything wrong. They have replaced the battery, and the same thing happens.
Can a Porsche battery be damaged from storage?
Batteries damaged from storage, lack of normal vehicle use, or non Porsche approved electrical or accessory installation.” It also says that it is your responsibility to understand that the car is meant: • To be driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal speed limits. rolling 12 months. Porsche dealer.
Am aftermarket radio sustem inocrrectly installed can also drain a battery. A mechanic can find which fuse circuit is causing the drain by following Barkydog’s procedure posted above. Once he finds which fuse circuit is causing the drain, it’s not difficult to track down the exact culprit, e.g. alarm system, radio, whatever.
I checked the records of Boxsters on sale in the area and the typical Boxster driver averages 380 miles per month. Again, that should mean that most Boxster drivers should be experiencing similar problems, or there is something seriously wrong with this car. We’ll see what the other dealer in town says later this week.
In some Boxsters, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual – it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet.
How often should I replace the battery in my 1998 Porsche Boxster?
Replace the battery in your 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl. once every 4 years for optimal performance. Watch this free video to see how to replace a dead battery in your 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl.
What kind of Boxster top will go up or down?
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Where is the fuse on a Porsche 996 Boxster?
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Porsche 911 (996) / 986 Boxster is the fuse D5 in the Passenger Compartment fuse box. It is located near the door, behind the cover, on the driver’s side. It is located over the fuse panel. It is located behind and under rear seats.
Batteries damaged from storage, lack of normal vehicle use, or non Porsche approved electrical or accessory installation.” It also says that it is your responsibility to understand that the car is meant: • To be driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal speed limits. rolling 12 months. Porsche dealer.
What to do with a dead battery on a Boxster?
I have a dead battery and can’t open my hood to get to the battery for replacement or re-charge. The dealer advised me to use a 9 volt battery, link to ground and poke the other pole wire into the fuse box, relevant group, this will activate a current which will allow for the latch to operate.
Is there a Boxster with a closed Hood?
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Why is the key fob on my Boxster not working?
Unlock and then relock without opening the door then use the remote to open it. The key fob on the Boxster won’t unlock the car (the spare hasn’t worked since we bought the car). It worked a couple of days ago, the battery is fine and the LED on the key fob lights.