Well, we're at around 2 days now and nothing. Granted I can't shut the doors all way because the windows won't dip, but I have to assume they're shut "enough" to keep the dome lights off.

I guess since the trickle charger isn't cutting it, time to move on to plan B and get at that battery. Uggggh. Why can't porsche just have a manual hood release like everyone else..... And yes I know I can remove the front wheel and pull a cord but not looking to expend that much effort.

 

It takes less than 5 minutes to follow the procedure in the manual and go through the fuse box, easier to learn it because you'll probably need it again!

 

I have done the aforementioned ^ procedure in 3 minutes 16 seconds.

 

deputydog95

I was certain that simnply walking away for a couple days would do the trick however the point of extreme frustyration must be close.

As was shared by another; you do "NOT" need to remove a wheel etc. but rather if you look at the driver side kick panel you will see a sticker stating in case of emergency lock out.

If you open the owner's manual you will see step of step instructions on how to energize the front boot and the ignition key lock for removal. Furthermore there is a manual aka non electric means to remove the key also explained the owner's manual.

I will gladly assist if you PM me your contact information.

All the best

Shadowman

 

I went and bought a jump box tonight at walmart. Great little gizmo. Have it charging now. 450 starting amps, a work light, an air pump, pressure gauge, and a dc and ac outlet. It's missing a cd player and a strippper pole I think it was like $100. Money well spent. It's only slightly bigger than the electric air pump I use at the track and doesn't require me to plug it in anywhere. Great addition to my track kit.

And it doubles as a jump box.

I'll do the old fuse box door latch trick tomorrow to get at the battery and get this thing running again. Being that the car is in the garage, I don't have cables long enough to attach it to a car in the driveway and I don't feel like pushing it out. Porsche should give you a jump box with the purchase of every car cause you're going to need it. I remember dealing with this nonsense years ago in the 996 when I first got it. All coming back to me now

Question though... When I bought the car a couple months ago, the dealer put a brand new battery in. I'm certain it will be fine once I get it running again and back on a regular tender. Once full depletion should not have killed it.

I haven't screwed with a battery in a long long time. These things are maintenance free right? As in I don't have to add distilled water or anything?

 

right battery is maint free

if you can't jump start the car. then you should replace the battery. if you just recently replaced it, you should be able to swap for a new one free of charge.

 

Ok, this f'ing Kauffman Tire banner is really starting to **** me off Everything I roll anywhere near it the banner blows up and you have to x it out. Obnoxious.

Anyway, I think it's just a standard interstate battery. Can't tell because I can't open the hood yet. The jump box said to leave it on a charge for 48 hours before first use. Not sure I can wait that long as its showing fully charged and I want to drive the car this weekend.

I wish I knew where the dealer got it. They are 1500 miles from me and I don't have a receipt.

Hopefully that will be a non issue and once I get it running again, all will be well in the universe

 

Well, its running finally.

I couldn't wait for the 48 charge time per the directions It came with a pretty decent charge from the factory so I figured overnight was sufficient.

The jump box cables are very short, as they designed to used with the box pretty much sitting next to the battery. With that being said, with the box on the seat the cables were able to reach the door latch and the positive connection in the fuse box.

As soon as I turned the box on, I immediately heard buzzing and whirring inside the car. Good sign. Popped the boot and killed the box.

Threw the box on the battery (interstate sealed). Fired it up. Again, whirring. Good sign Car didn't crank as if it was a fresh battery, but it did turn over within about 2 seconds and it's now running. Hurrayyy!

I have it idling in the garage for the time being. Figure I'd pop the engine cover to vent and let it idle for a half hour or so, kill it, and throw it back on the porsche tender.

Another question, I have the old square porsche tender that plugs into the cig lighter. It basically looks like a small square black box with a red light. Not the new fancy one they released a couple years ago. That's still okay to use on the 997 right? I had been using it on my 996 for a long time and it worked great.


Also, is there a tire iron in the tool kit? I found the wheel lock socket, but no tire iron or regular socket for the standard wheel bolts. While I realize that there isn't a spare tire to change, I kind of figured they would at least include the tools to take the wheel off if you need to. I carry my own breaker bar and soft socket as they work better than whats normally included, but again I figured they would have something in there.

Thanks again for everyone's responses to my initial problem.

 

Glad you have it running - it's a learning process the first time you have to do it. Porsche does not supply anything to remove a wheel except for the wheel lock socket. Their should have supplied as air compressor and a small can of goop to repair any minor punctures from nails, or other road debris - find and remove the nail, put the goop into the tire and then inflate it with the air compressor. Then good yourself to a Porsche dealer to replace the tire ASAP. If the tire damage is too great, you'll have to be flat bedded to a dealer - no one is going to have these tires in stock, so it's a royal pain if you have a serious problem and the puncture repair doesn't work. Good luck, you should be good now.

 

I left it in the garage for about a half our or so idling. Holy crap that thing got hot. Had the door open and the boot open of course but still...

Anyway, took it out for a ride to cool it down some and get some airflow over the hot parts I didn't want to shut it down hot. I'm always doing circles in the open area at the track parking to cool it off after a session. I'm a little weird like that.

Everything seems to be okay. Starts like a champ. Will make sure in the future to lock the car to minimize power drain and keep my tender plugged in. I go weeks without driving the car so it's probably hard on the battery.