Is there a problem with my Porsche 911 battery?
Sooner or later, everyone will have problems starting their 911. The first place to look for trouble in your starting system is your battery. The battery is perhaps the most important electrical component on the car, and due to its design and nature, it is perhaps one of the most troublesome.
Is there a problem with my Porsche 911 Carrera?
This “D-chunk” problem seems ironically to occur mostly in gently driven cars. 911 Carreras that are driven hard at the track or on the street do not tend to see this type of damage. At least with respect to the track cars, one theory is that these cars tend to have their oil changed much more often.
Where is the battery on a Porsche Carrera?
When I went to start the car, it wouldn’t start, and instead, the current ran through the right side stainless steel brake lines and completely cooked the line. That was a new experience for me–don’t forget your ground strap! The battery is located in the front trunk compartment on the Carrera.
What to do if your Porsche 911 engine wont start?
2. Remove the air cleaner cover and air filter, and spray some fuel into the intake. You will have to hold open the little “door” inside there with something. If it starts briefy then dies you probably have a fuel problem. 3. You can jumper a hot wire to the fuel pump and listen to it whir to prove that it’s working.
Sooner or later, everyone will have problems starting their 911. The first place to look for trouble in your starting system is your battery. The battery is perhaps the most important electrical component on the car, and due to its design and nature, it is perhaps one of the most troublesome.
What should the voltage be on a Porsche Carrera battery?
This will give the most accurate indication of the voltage in the battery. A normal battery should read a voltage slightly above 12 volts with the car sitting still and no electrical devices on. (The small trunk light in the front trunk shouldn’t make a difference in the voltage reading.)
What causes a Porsche Carrera 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. See Project 82 for instructions on how to replace the alternator.
When to turn off stand by mode on Porsche Carrera?
The Carrera has a few power-saving stand-by modes that it will enter after certain periods of time. If the ignition key is removed, accessories such as the trunk lamp, interior lamp, radio, etc., will be switched off automatically after approximately two hours.
This will give the most accurate indication of the voltage in the battery. A normal battery should read a voltage slightly above 12 volts with the car sitting still and no electrical devices on. (The small trunk light in the front trunk shouldn’t make a difference in the voltage reading.)
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. See Project 82 for instructions on how to replace the alternator.
What’s the best charger for a Porsche battery?
A trickle charger can keep your battery fresh year-round, even if you don’t drive the car for months at a time. Beware of cheap chargers though, as they can accidentally overcharge your battery, causing more harm than good. The trickle charger I like to use in all of my Porsches is the Battery Tender, available for $40-$60 at PelicanParts.com.
When I went to start the car, it wouldn’t start, and instead, the current ran through the right side stainless steel brake lines and completely cooked the line. That was a new experience for me–don’t forget your ground strap! The battery is located in the front trunk compartment on the Carrera.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a 2005 Porsche Boxster?
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. After you disconnect your battery, the DME computer will lose some of its history memory used for adapting the fuel injection system.
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.
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.
When did the 911 battery woes come out?
911/ 996 Battery woes By britdave, September 5, 2010in 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa) Share
How can I protect my Porsche 911 battery?
Probably the best way to protect your battery from drain and damage is to install a trickle-charger/battery maintainer on it. This charger plugs into the wall when you are not using the car, and constantly monitors the battery, charging it as needed when the voltage runs down.
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 ]