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.
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.
Is there a Boxster with a closed Hood?
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What do I do with my Porsche Boxster?
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
How long does a Porsche Boxster battery last?
Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Boxster that you need to replace.
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.
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