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.
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.
Why is my battery not working on my Porsche 718?
I could not get into the bonnet as it is electrically locked so I called Porsche recovery, they sent the AA who used a power pack to put current through the terminal on the fuse board. The bonnet did not open but various lights came on around the car.
What happens when you use a Porsche battery charger?
Eventually the car had to be lifted onto a truck and taken back to Porsche at Colchester. They say that as I connected a charger to the battery terminals I voided my warranty and caused £1800 worth of damage to the cars electrical system. Has anyone else had similar problems. Sorry to hear about your troubles though.
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.
Eventually the car had to be lifted onto a truck and taken back to Porsche at Colchester. They say that as I connected a charger to the battery terminals I voided my warranty and caused £1800 worth of damage to the cars electrical system. Has anyone else had similar problems. Sorry to hear about your troubles though.
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 You charge a Porsche with a Schumacher Charger?
I have the Porsche one (rebranded CTEK) because it was the easiest to get, but oddly enough Suncoast sells the cables to hook directly to the battery from the Porsche charger. The battery in my truck ran flat and it’s an AGM. It took my Schumacher charger a LONG time to charge that thing up to full.
How often should I replace the battery in my 1998 Porsche Boxster?
Replace the battery in your 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl. once every 4 years for optimal performance. Watch this free video to see how to replace a dead battery in your 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl.
I have the Porsche one (rebranded CTEK) because it was the easiest to get, but oddly enough Suncoast sells the cables to hook directly to the battery from the Porsche charger. The battery in my truck ran flat and it’s an AGM. It took my Schumacher charger a LONG time to charge that thing up to full.
What’s the AGM setting on a Porsche battery charger?
Also the newer CTEK charges (which I understand is the Porsche labeled one) has an AGM setting for the special stop/start battery that your car should have. The charge voltage is slightly different.
Why is my Porsche Boxster window not working?
Double-check all the fuses that control the power windows, and swap out the relays to make sure that there isn’t a problem with them. If one of the windows works and the other doesn’t, then chances are that it’s the window motor or the window switch. The switches themselves are often faulty, which can sometimes make this an easy fix.
What should I do about my 1998 Porsche Boxster?
1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl. Replace the front turn signal If your blinker doesn’t blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl. Change the parking light Small bulbs that burn out regularly – did you know you can replace these with LED lights? 1998 Porsche Boxster 2.5L 6 Cyl.
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.
How big is the battery in a Boxster?
We can tell, because the first generation of Boxsters came from the factory with massive H6 batteries (the OPTIMA H6 weighs in at 54 pounds!), even in the cars with the smaller 2.7-liter flat six. Buy a GM truck with a 7.4-liter big block and you can start it all day long with a 33-lb battery.
How often do you drive a Porsche Boxster?
Unless you are one of the lucky few who owns and drives a Porsche Boxster every day, you probably fall into the larger group of Boxster owners, who take their cars out less-frequently, when the weather is nice or a weekend trip calls for a convertible.
How to replace battery in Porsche 911 996 / Boxster?
Remove key from ignition Step 2. Open turn-locks A. Remove plastic lid. Step 3. Pull off central vent hose B. Step 4. Important: disconnect the negative (-) ground wire first and put it aside, and then the positive (+) cable. Step 5. Using a 13mm socket unscrew fastening screw C (picture above). Step 6. Remove battery Step 1. Put battery in place
Is the Boxster 986 series parasitic battery drain?
Boxster 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) (MY1997 – 2004) 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) Parasitic Battery Drain The RennTech.org community is Member supported! Please consider an ANNUAL donation to help keep this site operating.
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.
How do you put a battery in a Porsche?
Put battery in place Step 2. Screw in fastening screw C. Step 3. Important: connect the positive (+) cable first, and then the negative (-) ground wire. Step 4. Push on central vent hose B. Step 5. Fit plastic lid. Lock turn-locks A. Step 6. Enter the radio code. This entry was posted in 986 (1996 – 2004), 996 (1997 – 2006), Porsche Tutorials.
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 often should I charge my Porsche battery?
In fact if you always do short trips your AGM battery will never fully charge. I try to give ours a routine once per month full charge (see photo below). Also the newer CTEK charges (which I understand is the Porsche labeled one) has an AGM setting for the special stop/start battery that your car should have.
Why is the battery draining on my Boxster?
The car is as delivered from the factory, without any modifications or electrical gadgets added. The problem is a significant battery drain, which has arisen totally out of the blue. With a fully charged battery, the starter is sluggish. After a short drive, it only just manages to fire what is then a hot engine.