Why does my Porsche Boxster battery keep disconnecting?

Why does my Porsche Boxster battery keep disconnecting?

If you don’t see any significant change in the voltage after you start up the car, then your alternator could be faulty. 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.

When does Porsche Boxster remote control standby function switch off?

If the car is locked, then these will switch off after 10 minutes. 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.

What should battery reading be on Porsche Boxster?

A typical reading would be in the 12.6-volt range when the battery is fully charged. If the reading is 12 volts or less, then the battery needs charging or needs to be replaced with a new one. To be certain, you can take your battery to your local auto parts store for testing.

What should the alternator voltage be on a Porsche Boxster?

When the car is running, the alternator should be outputting anywhere from about 12.5 volts to about 14.5 volts. If you don’t see any significant change in the voltage after you start up the car, then your alternator could be faulty.

Why does my Porsche Boxster have smoke coming from the engine?

A quick puff of smoke as you start a cold engine is not uncommon, especially on the Porsche flat six engine in the Boxster. There are many theories and various thoughts as to why this happens – none are proven.

If you don’t see any significant change in the voltage after you start up the car, then your alternator could be faulty. 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.

What does the Porsche Boxster short shift kit do?

The factory kit is shown in Figure 2. It comes complete with everything that you need to replace your shift lever, and replace many of the shift bushings that have a tendency to wear out. Specifically, this kit contains Delrin bushings for the shifter arm and shift lever.

If the car is locked, then these will switch off after 10 minutes. 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.

When the car is running, the alternator should be outputting anywhere from about 12.5 volts to about 14.5 volts. If you don’t see any significant change in the voltage after you start up the car, then your alternator could be faulty.

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