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 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.
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 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.
How to open the hood with a dead battery?
With all of the electrical components at our fingertips today, we tend to rely on the fact that we can simply “push a button.” Well, if you have to access a dead battery, no amount of button pushing will open your lid. With no manual release readily accessible, Porsche relies on another method to get you on your way.
What to do if your Porsche battery is dead?
With no manual release readily accessible, Porsche relies on another method to get you on your way. It is a good idea to be familiar with this procedure and have everything ready before that day eventually arrives. If your battery is dead, there is a good chance that your key is stuck in the ignition lock. If not, skip to Step 2.
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.
Where is the jumper cable for a car battery?
Access the battery under the hood, then connect the jumper cable to it to recharge. On some models, there is a mechanical emergency hood release lever. It is located in the front driver-side wheel well. It will require wheel removal to locate it and thus may not be a viable option depending on the situation.