What to do if your Porsche Boxster battery is dead?

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.

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.

What do I do with my Porsche Boxster?

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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.

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.

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.

Do you need a donor battery to open the hood?

In that case, you will need the aid of a donor battery or vehicle with a 12V battery to provide the necessary power to energize the vehicle and allow the front compartment lever (found on the driver door sill) to function properly. This video will demonstrate how to do it. Loading…

Can a 9 volt battery be used on a Boxster?

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. I have tried several fuses and I’m not sure which is the right one.

Is there a Boxster with a closed Hood?

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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.

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 close the hood on a Boxster?

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…. Jump to content Existing user? Sign In  

Can a dead battery open the front hood?

The only way to open hood is to juump it off via the terminals in the rear. Once running and the battery starts charging you will be able to open front hood. Happended to me first time I left a light on. I have a dead battery and can’t open my hood to get to the battery for replacement or re-charge.

Can you record the Inside Story of a Boxster 986?

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And of cause the inside story on recording it on video for you, which is easer said than done. if there’s anything you would like to see let know, enjoy and please subscribe to my channel! I hope you enjoy! Paul An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.

When did the battery on my Boxster go flat?

My boxster battery expired after 2 years and was replaced under warranty. Now 2 years further on that battery went flat and refused to hold a charge. The alternator was functioning correctly.

How old is the battery on a Porsche?

Cost circa half that of a Porsche battery. First Bosch battery died but replaced for free sit was inside the 5 year guarantee. Latest battery covered for 4 years. I had my Moll battery explode when I went to start the car a couple of years ago, the battery was just over 2 years old.

How much is core charge for Porsche Boxster?

It’s easy and cheap to order spare parts for PORSCHE BOXSTER in our online shop. Additional core charge: £ 6,70 (incl. 20% VAT). This core charge will be fully refunded after your old part has arrived at our warehouse. Why is the core charge necessary?

What happens when you use a Porsche battery charger?

Eventually the car had to be lifted onto a truck and taken back to Porsche at Colchester. They say that as I connected a charger to the battery terminals I voided my warranty and caused £1800 worth of damage to the cars electrical system. Has anyone else had similar problems. Sorry to hear about your troubles though.

Why is my battery not working on my Porsche 718?

I could not get into the bonnet as it is electrically locked so I called Porsche recovery, they sent the AA who used a power pack to put current through the terminal on the fuse board. The bonnet did not open but various lights came on around the car.

What’s the AGM setting on a Porsche battery charger?

Also the newer CTEK charges (which I understand is the Porsche labeled one) has an AGM setting for the special stop/start battery that your car should have. The charge voltage is slightly different.

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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.

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.

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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. I have tried several fuses and I’m not sure which is the right one.

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.

Why does my car not open when the battery dies?

This prevents the doors from opening during an event of power loss during an accident. This happens, but the mechanical key should still open the doors.

What to do if your battery goes dead in the trunk?

Be Prepared. If you have a Porsche Boxster and your battery go’s dead, or you close your trunk while working on car when the battery is dis-connected (like I did) Here is some basic prep advise. 1-You can carry a small 12 volt battery jumper inside your car behind passenger seat, with a 2 foot long jumper wire. Small speaker wire..

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.

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.

Be Prepared. If you have a Porsche Boxster and your battery go’s dead, or you close your trunk while working on car when the battery is dis-connected (like I did) Here is some basic prep advise. 1-You can carry a small 12 volt battery jumper inside your car behind passenger seat, with a 2 foot long jumper wire. Small speaker wire..

Why does my Porsche battery keep going flat?

Now 2 years further on that battery went flat and refused to hold a charge. The alternator was functioning correctly. AA and PC both checked battery and declared it needing replacing. I have purchased a new Porsche battery for an eye watering sum. This is my 5th Porsche and I have never had a problem before. Anyone had a similar problem?

What to do if your Porsche Boxster battery goes dead?

Register Today! Dead battery hood Trunk release My advise! Be Prepared. If you have a Porsche Boxster and your battery go’s dead, or you close your trunk while working on car when the battery is dis-connected (like I did) Here is some basic prep advise.

Is there an emergency trunk release on a boxser 97?

It can make things more easy if you keep your tow hooks out of your trunk, and a battery jumper, and small fuse jumper wire inside your car. 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..

In that case, you will need the aid of a donor battery or vehicle with a 12V battery to provide the necessary power to energize the vehicle and allow the front compartment lever (found on the driver door sill) to function properly. This video will demonstrate how to do it. Loading…

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.