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Old May 12, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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I called roadside, they are on their way. I don't even have enough battery to open the trunk or take off the parking brake to get it out of the garage.

Is there a manual override for either?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Sorry to hear. Did you park your car for a long time or have long parking intervals (days/ weeks) between drives?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fester
Sorry to hear. Did you park your car for a long time or have long parking intervals (days/ weeks) between drives?
1 day. That is all. Porsche roadside is en route but I can't get the trunk open. Anyone know how?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Yes, you have to open the door with the "real" key and connect a battery to the fuse box. You can find the details here:

http://www.porscheownersmanuals.com/.../6/245/Battery
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Old May 12, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by John's 991
Yes, you have to open the door with the "real" key and connect a battery to the fuse box. You can find the details here:

http://www.porscheownersmanuals.com/.../6/245/Battery
That worked. Thanks!!!

I really want to get this sorted out.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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This has happened to me twice on my car in less than a year of ownership...both times the car was jumped by roadside and didn't happen again for months...no reason - asked dealer, they have no idea...very odd...
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Old May 12, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Alg, glad that worked! I use a trickle charger whenever I am not going to use my car for more than a few days, as its such as hassle to deal with a dead battery. With that said, I know it was only one day for you. Hopefully there was a simple explanation, like the dome light left on or something.

Knock on wood, I have never had any problems even when travel has kept me away from the car for a couple of weeks.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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there's should be some sort of proration on that battery.
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