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Old 04-24-2016, 04:32 PM
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Thanks guys the Manual release worked but FYI it took a TON of force to release it!!

Also I noticed the rubber around the shock separated.. Can this be replaced without replacing the shock?
I realized as I put the car "Down" the suspension compressed a lot... I'm assuming this might be the reason the rubber look "off". It wasn't torn, so now I'm thinking it just floats between, but the pressure of the car and the shock closes the gap so non exists.
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Just wanted to chime in and offer my experience since I found this forum so helpful.

I have a 2009 997.
I disconnected the battery and closed the frunk.
Lithium jump starter connected to terminal in fuse box, in order to pop the frunk.

Switch next to seat didn't work, but the key fob did (much to my relief).
(And the relief that although battery disconnected, there is a circuit available that will pop the frunk)
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Originally Posted by Darkalley36
I realized as I put the car "Down" the suspension compressed a lot... I'm assuming this might be the reason the rubber look "off". It wasn't torn, so now I'm thinking it just floats between, but the pressure of the car and the shock closes the gap so non exists.
Yup, that's normal. My lower mileage PASM suspension, that I have for sale, has the boots compressed as well. Once on the ground all is good and how they got that way in the first place.
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Originally Posted by Laraglen
Just wanted to chime in and offer my experience since I found this forum so helpful.

I have a 2009 997.
I disconnected the battery and closed the frunk.
Lithium jump starter connected to terminal in fuse box, in order to pop the frunk.

Switch next to seat didn't work, but the key fob did (much to my relief).
(And the relief that although battery disconnected, there is a circuit available that will pop the frunk)
Thx so much. This really helped me after not driving my car for a year. The confusing part is there seems to be some ppl who think they need to pull the cable which required removing the front driver wheel. Perhaps for some cars? But this method of using key fob works for 997.2. Just make sure you are pressing the right button which I forgot and was pressing key lock/unlock.
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Originally Posted by Minok
Did you try powering the red bar in the fuse box + ground to the door hinge : for the purpose of popping the hood only? (not to jump the engine)

If so, did you use the hood release button on the rocker panel, or the button on the keyless entry remote to pop the hood?

I recall when I tried this - the button on the rocker panel didn't work but the key button to pop the hood did work.

Hey, Minok just wanted to shout out to you that your tip worked. After searching numerous ways and finding everyone saying to use the door panel button I read your post, hit the button on the remote and like magic it popped open....saved me a ton of time! Thank you!!
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I have the same issue with my '09 Carrera S and nothing has worked. Red terminal connected to new battery, two different jump starters and another car using jumper cables. Grounded to door latch and hinge. Still nothing. Any other suggestion before having towed to a local Porsche dealer or mechanic?

Thank you in advance!
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Originally Posted by ckit73
I have the same issue with my '09 Carrera S and nothing has worked. Red terminal connected to new battery, two different jump starters and another car using jumper cables. Grounded to door latch and hinge. Still nothing. Any other suggestion before having towed to a local Porsche dealer or mechanic?

Thank you in advance!
Once connected, you're trying to open it with the key button, not the release switch, correct.

Hook the battery back up and leave it connected for 5 to 10 minutes, then try the key button again.

Once you get thus resolved, find the emergency release cables for both the frunk and the engine lid and route /extend them to somewhere you can access them in case it happens again.
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Originally Posted by hollywood1053
Good point!

x2 guilty. I disconnected my battery AND closed the frunk AND my car does not have the red lifesaver pull out block AND left my lug nut lock in the frunk . My very helpful savior, my local indy mechanic, came to the house, jumped the fuse block with a portable battery pack and voila...
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Originally Posted by Petza914
Once connected, you're trying to open it with the key button, not the release switch, correct.

Hook the battery back up and leave it connected for 5 to 10 minutes, then try the key button again.

Once you get thus resolved, find the emergency release cables for both the frunk and the engine lid and route /extend them to somewhere you can access them in case it happens again.
Thank you for the suggestions. I did hook up my jumpers from my other car and left it connected for about two hours. I've used the key fob frunk button and the one in the door without any luck. I would use the emergency cable in the drivers side fender, but the lug key is in the frunk. I currently have a solar charger connected to the cigarette plug (about 2 weeks) with no luck either. I've gone back and tried the red fuse block a few times in the last week or so also.

Can't seem to find a indy in my area (SF Bay Area, mid-peninsula) that doesn't have bad reviews. Unless someone knows of a indy that will come out to make house calls in my area. Suggestions?

Again, thank you for the input.
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Originally Posted by ckit73
Thank you for the suggestions. I did hook up my jumpers from my other car and left it connected for about two hours. I've used the key fob frunk button and the one in the door without any luck. I would use the emergency cable in the drivers side fender, but the lug key is in the frunk. I currently have a solar charger connected to the cigarette plug (about 2 weeks) with no luck either. I've gone back and tried the red fuse block a few times in the last week or so also.

Can't seem to find a indy in my area (SF Bay Area, mid-peninsula) that doesn't have bad reviews. Unless someone knows of a indy that will come out to make house calls in my area. Suggestions?

Again, thank you for the input.
First, research or find in the manual the way to release a stuck ignition key from the ignition switch because what we do next will get the key stuck.

Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the accessory position to defeat the steering wheel lock, then crank the wheels all the way to the right, then remove the key.

This should give you enough access to the front of the wheelwell liner to get the front part to come down enough to access the emergency release cable.

There's also a chance you'd be able to see it by removing the front turn signal light on that side. Directions for that are also in the manual, but you stick an old hotel card key in the slot between the light and bumper to get the clip to release.

I think that cable is on the driver's side but double check me on that. If it's on the passenger side you'll need to turn the wheels the other way and remove that liner and signal light.

And as you've now witnessed first hand, the only person deterred by locking lug bolts is the owner. Get rid of those and replace with regular lug bolts. A thief with a gator grip pin socket and a battery powered impact gun will spin that one out just like a regular one.

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Originally Posted by Petza914
First, research or find in the manual the way to release a stuck ignition key from the ignition switch because what we do next will get the key stuck.

Put the key in the ignition and turn it to the accessory position to defeat the steering wheel lock, then crank the wheels all the way to the right, then remove the key.

This should give you enough access to the front of the wheelwell liner to get the front part to come down enough to access the emergency release cable.

There's also a chance you'd be able to see it by removing the front turn signal light on that side. Directions for that are also in the manual, but you stick an old hotel card key in the slot between the light and bumper to get the clip to release.

I think that cable is on the driver's side but double check me on that. If it's on the passenger side you'll need to turn the wheels the other way and remove that liner and signal light.

And as you've now witnessed first hand, the only person deterred by locking lug bolts is the owner. Get rid of those and replace with regular lug bolts. A thief with a gator grip pin socket and a battery powered impact gun will spin that one out just like a regular one.

Thank you for the suggestions. I will try that one. I've learned how to take the key out of the ignition from this adventure. Great idea on the lug nut!

One more question: The dealer quoted me 1.5 hours to reprogram the car after they put in a new battery. What needs to be reprogrammed that I can't do myself? Will I be able to start and drive the car safely? They made is sound like I couldn't do it and it would not be safe to drive without reprogramming the car.

Again, Thank you so much!
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Originally Posted by ckit73
Thank you for the suggestions. I will try that one. I've learned how to take the key out of the ignition from this adventure. Great idea on the lug nut!

One more question: The dealer quoted me 1.5 hours to reprogram the car after they put in a new battery. What needs to be reprogrammed that I can't do myself? Will I be able to start and drive the car safely? They made is sound like I couldn't do it and it would not be safe to drive without reprogramming the car.

Again, Thank you so much!
I've disconnected 997 batteries a number of times and replaced them at least twice, and never had to reprogram anything. The PSM light will be on until you drive a few feet and you may have to retrain the windows to drop and raise, but you should be fine. Don't listen to them. You'll know if something isn't working, but it won't have anything to do with the car operating safely.
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Awesome! Thank you!


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