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CabrioArtie 12-17-2013 02:13 PM

Anyway to jump start from engine compartment?
 
Hi,

Was on vacation for the past 1 1/2 weeks and in the past few days we have had some snow.

When I went out to the car this morning the battery didn't have enough power to start the car. I would like to jump start the car, but the frunk is frozen shut and I can't get to the battery.

Is there anyway I can jump the car from the engine compartment? Otherwise, I will have to rigg up a charger to try to charge the battery enough through the cigarette lighter.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. And, it has started snowing again.

greg1990964 12-17-2013 02:25 PM

My frunk was also frozen on my 80 sc. Not my 964, but same basic idea. I used a rag and a fist and beat the snow with the rag to buffer the blow. It broke up the snow and then pushed it off and frunk opened. Didn't dent the hood as I beat it on the hood and where fender meet.

CabrioArtie 12-17-2013 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by greg1990964 (Post 10984587)
My frunk was also frozen on my 80 sc. Not my 964, but same basic idea. I used a rag and a fist and beat the snow with the rag to buffer the blow. It broke up the snow and then pushed it off and frunk opened. Didn't dent the hood as I beat it on the hood and where fender meet.

Yeah, I did this, but the water seems to have frozen the rubber seal to the hood and I beat on it as hard as I think I can without causing any damage.

I just need to get it started and then it will charge and I'll be ableto move it to a warm garage so things melt.

Thanks

greg1990964 12-17-2013 03:19 PM

I am not aware of how to jump from the rear. You could prob turn key and use another batt to jump the starter, but that would be a bitch to get to. I guess be patient with your lighter charger. How about Hot/warm water from inside the house in a pitcher and pour on the frunk edge?

greg1990964 12-17-2013 03:21 PM

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Oh, I also used a pice of thin plastic under the trunk lip at bumper and carefully got it to pop. Yikes…See it in the background covered in snow? Haha.

Indycam 12-17-2013 05:37 PM

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CabrioArtie 12-17-2013 08:21 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the help, my jury–rigged cigarette lighter charger charged the battery enough for me to get the car started. I was then able to move it into a somewhat warm garage where several hours later I was able to open the frunk. Now I have the charger hooked up to the battery and charging.

Boy, what a day.

greg1990964 12-17-2013 08:25 PM

Well, there ya go. Now leave that poor car in the garage out of the ****ty, salty roads in NYC!

greg1990964 12-17-2013 09:38 PM

Oh, by the way, I am not saying don't drive it in winter, I drive my 964 all winter. I just wait till the roads are dry, and as little white salt dust as possible. Sometimes it could be as long as two weeks. I could never last all winter not driving it.

CabrioArtie 12-18-2013 10:43 PM


Originally Posted by greg1990964 (Post 10985580)
Oh, by the way, I am not saying don't drive it in winter, I drive my 964 all winter. I just wait till the roads are dry, and as little white salt dust as possible. Sometimes it could be as long as two weeks. I could never last all winter not driving it.

Nope, she's a daily driver, she goes out everyday rain, shine or snow. And, she has snow shoes too.

And, she gets rinsed often to ensure salt issues aren't an issue.

greg1990964 12-19-2013 01:09 AM

Life is short, I guess why save it for the next guy. (Cringe) HA.


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