Key Pod hood release
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Key Pod hood release
I am constantly hitting the hood release button on my key pod. Does anyone have a solution. I hate to duct tape over the button but the though of riding over 100mph with the hood unlocked is scarry. Also, since the lock is all electric a dead battery or electronic failure can turn the trunk into a safe. Problem is the tow hook and other tools are in the trunk. God forbid you are in the country with a dead battery and need a tow. I heard about rigging a manual release. Anyone know how to do this.
PS....I know keep my tow hook in the glove box.
PS....I know keep my tow hook in the glove box.
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I know what you mean....alot of times I have the key in my pocket and I hit the button on the remote and the hood pops open. If you have a dead battery and you want to pop the hood of the trunk then by the driver's side left foot is the fuse box, remove the cover and pull out the red positive and Hook the positive cable to it and the negative to the door hinge. This will give you enough juice to pop the hood, but not jump the car
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i've heard that the key can be programmed by a dealer with a delay to resolve this. Maybe someone can confirm
yeah, its a problem for me too...
the maunal describes how to connect an external battery to open the trunk (a pull out lug in the fuse box and the door jam for ground). But the easier way is to buy one of the cigarette lighter to cigarette lighter charging cords. It won't start the car but will provide enough juice to pop the hood so you can get at the battery
yeah, its a problem for me too...
the maunal describes how to connect an external battery to open the trunk (a pull out lug in the fuse box and the door jam for ground). But the easier way is to buy one of the cigarette lighter to cigarette lighter charging cords. It won't start the car but will provide enough juice to pop the hood so you can get at the battery
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You need this
remoteKEY 997: http://www.wilhelmy-it.com/
remoteKEY 997: http://www.wilhelmy-it.com/
# Remote window control: Easy one-touch comfort operation of windows with the original remote on all models (US and Euro) by holding down the power-locks button. No extra remote fob or reprogramming of the key or car is necessary!
# On 987 Boxsters the top can be operated in one-touch mode while the car is halted. Also, top operation is not interrupted when coming to a stop.
# The "Lock-In" feature locks the doors once the car starts moving. In contrast to the original Porsche feature which can only be enabled or disabled at the dealership, this feature is user-programmable and even better, optionally the doors also unlock when the engine is switched off and the key removed.
# Home light XL: The Headlights can be activated for 30 seconds at any time by tapping the trunk button on the remote twice. Tapping the button twice again before the time runs out will switch the lights off immediately.
# Trunk button delay: Prevents accidental opening of the trunk in most cases. If activated, the trunk can only be opened by holding down the trunk button on the remote for longer.
# Chirp on lock/unlock: If activated, the alarm horn will give brief "chirp"signals when locking/unlocking the car.
# Auto-Tilt function for the passenger-side mirror on reverse gear. A great addition for cars without seat-memory.
# Passenger window auto-up fix for all cars where the window will only roll up automatically once it is past half way. Usually found on 997 Coupes
# User programmable: All features can be individually enabled or disabled. Some also allow different personal preferences to be set. All settings are retained even if the car battery is disconnected.
# Shop/Diagnose mode: The chip can be set to be completely passive, as if it was not installed at all. It becomes "invisible" and will not interfere with any dealer diagnostic tools.
# On 987 Boxsters the top can be operated in one-touch mode while the car is halted. Also, top operation is not interrupted when coming to a stop.
# The "Lock-In" feature locks the doors once the car starts moving. In contrast to the original Porsche feature which can only be enabled or disabled at the dealership, this feature is user-programmable and even better, optionally the doors also unlock when the engine is switched off and the key removed.
# Home light XL: The Headlights can be activated for 30 seconds at any time by tapping the trunk button on the remote twice. Tapping the button twice again before the time runs out will switch the lights off immediately.
# Trunk button delay: Prevents accidental opening of the trunk in most cases. If activated, the trunk can only be opened by holding down the trunk button on the remote for longer.
# Chirp on lock/unlock: If activated, the alarm horn will give brief "chirp"signals when locking/unlocking the car.
# Auto-Tilt function for the passenger-side mirror on reverse gear. A great addition for cars without seat-memory.
# Passenger window auto-up fix for all cars where the window will only roll up automatically once it is past half way. Usually found on 997 Coupes
# User programmable: All features can be individually enabled or disabled. Some also allow different personal preferences to be set. All settings are retained even if the car battery is disconnected.
# Shop/Diagnose mode: The chip can be set to be completely passive, as if it was not installed at all. It becomes "invisible" and will not interfere with any dealer diagnostic tools.
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i have an 08 and u have to hold the button down for really long for the trunk to open, maybe an 08 key would fix it?
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There was a fix on rennlist I believe, a while ago, that involved opening the key and trimming off some of the inner button foam or plastic, that made it harder to accidentally hit the trunk release button.
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Nope, I have an 08 and it's the same as the 05-07 keys. The 996 keys were a different design but had the same trunk popping issue. I ordered a RemoteKey during the group buy at Rennlist. I posted about it a few weeks ago but the GB ended Monday. You also get an audible lock/unlock confirmation and one touch passenger window + some other stuff.
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