What happens to the battery in a Porsche 996?
” an automatic computerized on/off switching system protecting battery voltage and starting power. If battery voltage drains below 11.7 volts when engine is off, it automatically disconnects the load. The battery voltage immediately recovers. TO START: just step on brake pedal, starting power is automatically reconnected.
Can you open the hood of a Porsche 996 Boxster?
Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. The Porsche 996/Boxster has a powered release for the bonnet/hood/trunk which requires a live battery to be connected to open it. There is a terminal to connect a spare power source should the battery go flat and fail.
Can a Porsche 996 be left unlocked for 5 days?
Also check any interior lights to see if they are still on when all doors and bonnet/engine lid are closed. There will always be a small battery drain, but it should be fine to leave it for 5 days. It drains less when locked than unlocked, as the alarm module goes in to energy saving mode after 5 days.
Why does my Porsche 911 battery keep draining?
I love my 911, but this dead battery issue is really getting me down. I use a Porsche battery tender, but even then it will let me down, when I travel some where . A friend told me that the “electronics in a 911 are running all the time ,and that causes the drain” is this true ? Anyone know the answer ]
Why does the 911 996 have so many battery issues?
Why does the 911 / 996 have so many battery issues,like it wont start , due to a dead battery ? I have 3 other cars ,with no problems like this.
What should the battery drain be on a Porsche 996?
We normally say a drain of 0.25A is the upper limit and should give about 2 weeks life on a fully charged battery. Alternator voltage, measured at the battery, is normally between 13.25 and 14.5V, depending on health of alternator and associated wiring.
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?
Also check any interior lights to see if they are still on when all doors and bonnet/engine lid are closed. There will always be a small battery drain, but it should be fine to leave it for 5 days. It drains less when locked than unlocked, as the alarm module goes in to energy saving mode after 5 days.