What to do if your Porsche Boxster battery goes dead?
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Is there a Boxster with a closed Hood?
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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..
How to remove a dead battery from a car?
Reach inside the void and find the cable. Unwind it and snake it down to the tow attachment point on the front bumper. Wrap it around the support and leave it there. Replace the headlight. Next time you need to pop the trunk pry back the cover of the tow hook and you can pull it from there !
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..
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.
Can You tow a car with a dead battery?
Liability issues..Some Towing companies are affrade of Porsches. You could actually get into a problem where you can not start your car, or even tow your car. 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.
Can a closed trunk cause a dead battery?
I had the same issue with my 2007 997 C4S. A closed trunk + dead battery = nightmare. The car was towed to here in Long Island, and the guys there knew exactly what to do since they are quite familiar with Porsches and the other European cars.
How to activate trunk release with a dead battery?
With a dead battery unable to activate the trunk release, I use the same method as RadioDjKev which is connecting an alternative battery; positive clamp to C3 which I’m pretty sure is the same on both 987 and 997 but it could be different; either way it is the RED fuse in the fuse box and the negative clamp on the door hinge.
What causes a Porsche Boxster battery to overflow?
If the voltage is high at the battery (around 17 volts or higher), then the alternator’s regulator is most likely faulty and needs to be replaced. Overcharging the battery at these higher levels may cause it to overflow and leak acid all over the inside of your car.
When does Porsche Boxster remote control standby function switch off?
If the car is locked, then these will switch off after 10 minutes. If the car is not started or unlocked for more than 5 days (7 days on the 2005 and later models), then the remote control standby function is switched off, and you will need to unlock the car using the key.
What should the alternator voltage be on a Porsche Boxster?
When the car is running, the alternator should be outputting anywhere from about 12.5 volts to about 14.5 volts. If you don’t see any significant change in the voltage after you start up the car, then your alternator could be faulty.
What do I do with my Porsche Boxster?
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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.
Is there an emergency trunk release for a dead battery?
You could actually get into a problem where you can not start your car, or even tow your car. 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.
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.
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What happens when you disconnect the battery in a Porsche?
Delete the “supply voltage” entry from the control units in question. In some countries (presently the U.S.A. and Canada), after disconnecting the battery, it is necessary to reach the Ready status by a test drive and/or by using the Porsche System Tester DME control module menu). If in doubt about this, contact the relevant importer.
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 long does a Porsche Moll battery last?
Sounds about right for Porsche moll batteries Tracey had 2 on her 987 both lasting circa 2 years and the cars used everyday. Job done. Thanks. My only surprise is that this is my 5th Boxster and never had a problem with any of the previous 4 Just unlucky l guess like with us on the 987 battery the way it goes sometimes.
What should I do if my Porsche battery goes out?
Read out the fault memories of all control units after the test drive. If there is a fault present, check to see if the fault was caused by an undervoltage. If faults were caused by an undervoltage (or CAN timeout error), erase the fault memory, perform another test drive and read out the fault memory.
Where is the control switch on a Porsche Boxster?
Experience: Porsche Factory Certified Master Technician Verified The control switch is located at the driver side left kick panel area, specifically at the fuse box, there is a black switch, turn the key to run and hold the switch in downward direction for about 30 seconds and this should get the spoiler to retract.
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.
I had the same issue with my 2007 997 C4S. A closed trunk + dead battery = nightmare. The car was towed to here in Long Island, and the guys there knew exactly what to do since they are quite familiar with Porsches and the other European cars.
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.
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.