How to open Porsche boot flat battery Boxster?
2) Open Fuse Box Panel. 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…
Can you record the Inside Story of a Boxster 986?
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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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What happens if the battery goes dead on a Boxster?
The opening of the lids is a mechanical linkage, however the central locking system locks out the levers so they cannot be raised if the battery goes dead. On a boxster I don’t know how you are going to get access to the battery post on the engine if the battery is dead, since the top needs to go into service position.
Is there a Boxster with a closed Hood?
Home Boxster 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) (MY1997 – 2004) 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) Dead battery – closed hood The RennTech.org community is Member supported! Please consider an ANNUAL donation to help keep this site operating.
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.
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.
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.
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?
How do you charge a Porsche 996 battery?
On the 996 you power the car via a terminal in the footwell fusebox. Maybe the Boxster is the same. Pull off the fuse box cover in the footwell. There is a large red terminal which pulls out. connect a charger to the terminal and an earth point on the car to charge the battery.
How can I charge my Porsche Boxster battery?
Pull off the fuse box cover in the footwell. There is a large red terminal which pulls out. connect a charger to the terminal and an earth point on the car to charge the battery. Youtube video here Then buy a trickle charger to stop it happening again!
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.
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?
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.
Why does the top of my Porsche Boxster not seat?
One is when an elastic strip on each side loses its stretch. This causes the top to seat itself outside the exterior plastic guard above the windows. It should tuck in behind that guard. This video shows the failure and a very easy fix.
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 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.
How do you change the battery in a Porsche Boxster?
Replacing the battery in your Boxster involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some Boxsters, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again.
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.
What are the most common problems with a Porsche Boxster?
Listed below are Porsche Boxster common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent Boxster problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
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.
How much does a Porsche Boxster’s weigh?
2006 Boxster S (987 v1) model specifications on Excellence, The Magazine About Porsche. Curb Weight 2,965 lbs. manual/3,053 lbs. Tiptronic S;
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.
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.