A short tip from a Dutch Porsche driver: There is a Porsche battery charger available. You just plug it in in the sigaret ligther and the battery will charge. Then you can pop up the Hood and Reach the battery. This tip might save you a lot of problems in the future. Good luck and keep up the good work……
Marco van der Pol NO NO NO NO !!!!! ....... I did that in my 2 week quest to get my frunk open to charge the battery. It WON'T work with a totally dead battery because it requires 6 volts remaining in the car battery to connect. I BOUGHT ONE thinking spending all of that Porsche money was the magic solution. $200 down the toilet. The brand named "Battery Tender" takes 3 volts remaining in the battery to work. Instead, plug a jump box into the OBD2 plug and it will work immediately. (The Porsche branded battery maintainer works great in it's intended function of maintaining a sitting car. That is what it is for.)
Trick for this issue with a proper jumper box. Step 1. Stick a screwdriver into the cigarrent lighter, clamp the postive to it. Step 2. Negative jumper cable onto the door strike. This will energise the 12 volt system and the electronic hatches will work . FYI try to isolate the screwdriver with electric tape so the sides dont contact and spark the wall of the socket. A long Phillips would be ideal.
Guys, I know a trick to get to that cable. All you need is a Phillips screw driver. And you get to it from the inside of the car, driver's side. On the 98-2000 Boxsters, remove the fuse panel cover on lower left of foot well driver's side. There is a frame around the fuse box being held on by if I remember correctly 6 Phillips screws, remove the screws and fuse panel frame. On the top right hand corner you can see the cable with the black sleeve, grab it and pull on it, "click" you will hear front hatch open. Hope this helps!😉
Hey guys! Love the content! Just a heads up, next time you have one of these Porches with a dead battery, one of you push down on the hood while the other yanks the cable, see if that’s easier. Pushing down on the hood should relieve the force on the latch making it pop easier. Hope this helps!
earlier cars had cables, later ones are electric switches. there is an emergency cable under front bumper to pull to release the hood, though tricky to locate. or provide 12v supply to fuse panel and the switches work, then access battery to charge.
Wife had an 03...She loved it, alway ran and was very trouble free. We had a great shop and alway followed their advice. We did the ims at a clutch replacement. In the end we moved to Montana and she moved to an SUV.
I love so much that y'all do this. So dang often in places like Porsche groups on Facebook you'll see a ton of people who have no mechanical knowledge and don't wanna learn. Which is fine and understandable, but because of it, so many of these cars end up on the chopping block. Hell, even mechanics often treat them as if they run on magic smoke. I couldn't afford my 98 Boxster if I didn't do most of my own maintenance. It's got some quirks, but overall, it's STILL just a car. 11 years and she's still my baby at 128k miles. And, in some ways, she's REMARKABLY easier to work on than a lot of other cars I've had.
RE. the battery problem, most smart charger type battery boost units have a minimum voltage in the car battery for them to connect. the green BatteryTender is I think is 3 volts required and the fancy expensive Porsche one is 6 volts needed on the battery to work. If the car battery is dead-dead, they won't work. These are maintainers not chargers or jumpers. Probably using a large boost box would work. A good option is just have a fully charged spare battery borrowed from another car to hook up to the fuse box terminal. The thing that worked best for me was to have a portable jump box with a cord with a OBD2 plug on the end. Plug it into the OBD2 terminal and it will work. I diddled for two weeks using every trick on the internet until I did that and it took 30 seconds to have to have the front trunk open. And remember, unless this is your daily driver, keep a smart charger on this car. It seems to have more than its share of vampire electrical devices running when it is just sitting and you only have maybe 2 weeks before your battery goes dead when it is sitting sometimes.
I've never had any luck powering the car through the fuse panel. I bought a NOCO battery tender with their adapter for the cigarette lighter plug and it works great. A must-have for any 987 owner. And that ticking doesn't sound like lifters; I would absolutely get a scope in those cylinders.
Guys since you are getting into porsche you need to know how the frunk works. When you have a dead battery first you power up the fuse box(like you already know) Then you have to use the trunk button on the "key fob" not the door sill. Hope this helps you in the future. Looks like you're batting 100%.
The ticking sound is normal if the engine is cold, especially winter. Putting in 5W40 would make it better if that annoys you. Make sure to start driving right away and not let the car idle to warm-up (it is in the manual), because it will cause bore scoring. The weird tapping sound could simply be cold engine, but check the cylinders with a borescope just to be safe.
You may be able to save that module with contact cleaner. Spray the whole board and all your contacts with contact cleaner and and scrub it with a brush. Then dry it out well. Let it bake out in that Arizona sun. What's the most it can cost you? A can of contact cleaner? I like using the Deoxit. It's a little pricey but the stuff works wonders.
I want this car guys, as you keep saying what a beautiful little car, watching you bring it back to life and to sell it for that price is just unbelievable, I can see myself driving around the beach suburbs of Surfers Paradise with the top down living the dream! Keep up the great work guys, can't get enough of your great content.
Check the "rear control module" under the driver's seat. Common issue if the roof drains are clogged, water into the cabin... Straight onto that RCM... Corrosion ensues. Oh, electronic dipstick too. Ignition on wait till the tones stop, pull the btm left stalk once.
I also had a big win on my 06 Boxster S, no key, no start for 5k in April '21. Done all the work myself and have done 22k miles in it since. Awesome cars
I appreciate that i can anticipate when the commercials appear! I will never own one, ( I holler MID LIFE when I see someone my age or older driving one ) but I enjoy your content. Keep it up
When you have a completely flat battery you have to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and put the jump leads/booster pack onto that disconnected cable or jump point otherwise all that happens is that the power from the jump leads/booster pack gets sucked up by the battery. That can result in enough voltage drop to make the vehicle electronics not work properly.
I miss my 2000 boxster after seeing your vids. I own a c5 corvette now but it’s always broken down. The Porsche never left me stranded once. Great job. I’m going to be doing what you guys are outta my house :D
I agree with the comment made by Ken Bode. Check the drain holes. Several up front, two in the back. You can do a search on TH-cam using "Boxster drain holes" and you will find a lot of content. No doubt one or more of the drain holes is/was blocked which flooded the floor of the car and craped out the Rear Control Module which sits under the driver's seat.
The ECU sits under the passenger seat (in my UK RHD) if it gets flooded it messes up all the rear electronics. There’s an issue with the drain, which runs down the rear wheel arch and if it gets blocked the water runs into the car.
I know life is not fair and who dares wins but... why some have so much while the rest of us are left porscheless?😂😂😂 Congratulations, boys! One more great job!👏👏👏
Guys I've run into that problem a lot as a tow truck driver The buttons on the car don't do anything when you hook power to that fuse box little deal nothing works in the car but if you have the key fob and you hit the trunk open button on it 9 times out of 10 it will work try it out and thank me later 👍
Hey guys just watched the new Installment. Was great. You have me wanting a Porsche boater now. I'm afraid if I tried what your doing It would be a big flop. I enjoy you exploits. Lots of great fun. Good luck!
Enjoy your Boxster videos but there is a way to bypass a flat battery without all the business of getting wheels off! Having opened the driver door with the key , open the fuse cover, pull out the big red plug ! Then connect a negative jump lead earth from a spare battery to the steel door lock catch on the body of the car. Then connect a positive lead from the spare battery to the red plug in the fuse box which has copper connectors on it ! This should then allow you to open up the boot and the bonnet with the sill lever switches !! Also allows you to disconnect the battery for winter storage when car not in use - avoids the alarm siren sounding too !
Hey guys, a tip from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean: the first time you try to start a car wich previously had a dead bathery, turn ignition WITHOUT starting the engine: just wait a few seconds, (30-60sec) the time to electronics 'learn' and stabilize, and TURN THE KEY OFF. Wait some seconds, turn ignition on again and then start the engine. You will be surprised with results. Thanks for your videos, I regret not living in USA for the non oportunities to grab a nice Boxter that I love...
Cycling the key off/on to start is normal if you had it in position 2 already. You should take the carpets out if the drains around the battery or under the top clamshell are clogged because there is probably water still under the carpet from recent storms - foam under the carpets is a super sponge - carpets will be dry though. You should check the heater core cover butyl seal is well sealed. If not, take the carpets out. Taking the carpets out will also confirm where the water got into the car as you will see the dirt on the metal. Buy the screens that go over the clamshell drains to keep large objects from clogging the drains. Clamshell mechanism seems broken. The 12V outlet in the center console under your elbow (not the passenger footwell one) should be always active and is a way to charge the battery if it is not completely dead. If the frunk light is not working, drown the latch mechanism in WD-40. The frunk switch may be dead but hard to say since the key battery is probably dead too. You should check if you can get to the fuel filler since that door is electronic too. S models are notorious for bore scoring - ugh.
There is a manual release above the left wheel and tire. The rear trunk also has a manual release. No need to remove the left front tire and wheel to access it.
2005 had both older and newer IMS. You have to google for the engine number, but it's not all that simple either. Your oil is full. You should not fill more than that (check the manual) I have a lowered 2005 Boxster S with short shift and sport exhaust. Such a blast to drive!
On my 986 to release either the front or rear trunks you need to pull the drivers door handle at the same time you pull the release, a security feature to stop someone opening them if you leave the car parked with the top down. Good luck with it.
I bought an '05 987 2 years ago, similar problem wit the battery. I tried too a battery charger to the red terminal and ground-no luck. What I did was to use a +12VDC 'black brick' AC adapter. Soldered alligator clips to the ends, connected it, and it worked the first time. I had a battery drain problem, and used it again a few times before installing a new battery.
If you pull out fuse A2 and send 12v down both sides of the fuse connector, it will give you some power to open the latch. Be sure to look at the fuse diagram for the specific year of boxster/cayman for fuses labeled "Central Locking Left" or "CU CL/Alarm". The alarm system will disarm any problems with the frunk/trunk having issues unlocking.
Keep up the great content you guys, you can rig up power with the 12v plug in lighter socket and connect to a battery it will give you enough power to open the bonnet or hood, I have done it myself, hope it helps you guys
This right here... As long as the lighter is powered when the car is off (which it is on the 987), you can use it as a charging port. I've got an '06 Boxster S and charge it through the lighter with my CTEK with no issues. As long as the battery will take a minimal charge, you can pop the hood.
@@darindelegal1102 Yes, "As long as the battery will take a minimal charge". That's what people don't understand. I have the Porsche maintainer which I think is the same as the CTEK. But neither will work if the car battery is completely dead. That is how they are designed. I think the voltage limit is for battery protection for some reason. Those small jump boxes might work because some of them have a special button to push if the battery is completely drained. I don't know if Harbor Freight trickle chargers have the voltage limits or not. Maybe in this case the cheap product without the bells and whistles may be better than a fancy one.
I own a 987 and also had a 986 for 10 years. That tapping noise sounds like it could possibly be bore scoring, I would recommend getting a borescope carried out where they just check the cylinder sleeves for the scoring to be on the safe side. It’s an issue that 05 987’s can get occasionally
Hi guys, loving the comments and content from your vids as you bring these supposed duds back to life! Am looking forwards to the next chapter in both of these cars. Warmest regards - David from Melbourne AUSTRALIA 🥸👌🍷🍷💖💖🦘
1-have my 97 boxster 26 years....looks like a combination of bad separator and overfill oil.....2- I love your content and appreciate your work and efforts.... however, as the father of an 18-year-old boy with friends that work on cars and watch your stuff, can you please work some of these on jackstands? Not trying to be critical but as a concerned parent (and yes I caution my kids) some others may try winging it under a floor or cheaper jack..... Just to show these kids a little more safety. Keep up the great work!!
Boy, boys! Third time. If the battery is dead you can apply power to port or the access switch. You need to wait a bit as this charges the battery which will then allow you to open the hatch. The reason I now this is because I was stupid enough to drain my battery down, twice! Ugh. After the second time I made a pigtail out of a plug that goes to the power port or cigarette lighter and hooked it up to a 1 amp trickle charger. A few minute and open she goes......remember current flows positive to negative so anywhere there is a hot always will work, if you have a hot when key on situation you do the same thing with the key on. It will charge the battery and open what you need
Keep them BOTH...channels... Years ago looking through car magazines there were advertisements for battery chargers that you plugged into the cigarette lighters .... Provided Porsche still put them in ...could be easier than finding and pulling that cable... push down on the hood while Christian is pulling on that cable...
The tapping could be nothing due to it sitting, but I had a similar sound in my 996 and it was the water pump going out. You may want to check that (I just pulled off the belt and could tell when I rotated it) to be safe if you haven’t done that already.
TIP OF THE DAY for you here..I have a 986 2002 Boxter S I had a similar issue with the drain pipes blocked which run from the hood clam shell they have 2 pipes one on the drivers side and one on the pasenger side they run down in front of the rear wheels..while you have the rear wheel liner out you will see them get an air line and blow the dirt out of them from both sides of the pipe you have to put the hood into service mode to get access to the rear clam shell where the 2 drain holes are visable in the clam shell...You may need an old wire coat hanger to push the dirt out of the pipes if they are that bad... The end of the pipe comes out near the end of the sill/(rocker panel for the USA guys) This is a common problem on the boxters which should be caried out on a service..If the clam shell fills up with rain water it eventualy runs out over the edge of the clam shell and down the carpet behind the seats and makes its way into the control module and ruins it..this also controls the alarm and the key fob entry system and is probably why the red led is flashing on the dash..changing the module may require the key reprograming to another module im not too sure on this as you have the 987 car which is quite a bit different on the electrics than the 986..Good luck on the fix a great car you have for a cheap price.Try cleaning the circuit board with isopropyl alcohol this can help but looking at the condition of the board you have it may be beyond this also there is a guy in the USA (google boxter controll module repair) who offers a repair service for this fault but it's $1000 for a board reprogramed to the car ready to fit and you can buy a water proof box for the control module as well just in case this problem occurs again.There are drain pipes in the front of the car as well under the front hood/bonnet/frunk which also get blocked up and water gets in behind the dash.
@Mitch Seymour, I've found that string trimmer line (weedeater) works great for cleaning out drain tubes. Cheap, available, long as you like, great combination of flexibility and stiffness, and no worries about punching holes in the line like with a coat hanger.
The click noise in the engine may be coming from hydrolic pushers, there is this issue with 993, you have to run it regularly or let it heat. And by the way, wait a little bit more with the warning lights or before start it up, don't rush the key like this it hurts me 😂😂
@@JRGarage I am just finishing this video now. Was very exciting and a bit nervous to see if she’d run! I just finally got one of these after years of dreaming. 2005 S like yours here. What a pleasure to drive!
If you don't drain the bad gas it's going to run rough and possibly clog your fuel filter and gum up your lines and injectors. If you siphon it first and add fresh premium gas it should help not put so much wear on the engine.
@@JRGarage You boys stroke some luck twice got yourselves 2 nice little mileage cool Porsche's.. Fiddle with a little bit of fuses maintenance, new control unit, fresh fluids, fresh tires - Bravo ! Hat off & Full respect ! BTW - we watch you from Europe, be safe out-there and put the part 2 we will definitely check it out !
Hey so to make it easier to pop the hood if you have another person have him push the hood down as you pull the cable lot easier and if you have a jack find the positive cable on the starter and hook up a bump box to that to get power
You probably know now that all the dirt and leaves run down the front window and clog the drains above the motor. The water then floods the passenger compartment, shorting-out the expensive module. You just have to vacuum it out and make sure they are draining. They come out just in front of the back wheels.
Hi, I had a Boxster S and always put away for the winter (N.H.) I used to use a plug put into lighter and the other end to charger and gave plenty of power to pop the hood
Regarding the front trunk release. if you connect a 12v supply to the centre cigarette lighter holder. you can use the lever to pop the front trunk. done this many times myself.
Presumably the previous owner left the car with the cab down and then it started raining and the floor got wet and thereby damaged the relay and electronics. Bad for the manufacturer for not being able to foresee this, the most common mistake that new cab owners make, forgetting to close the roof when they leave the car.
I saw a video and they put power pack on that red fuse for emergency release and negative in door handle which allowed them to open it with power supply from jump pack
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About to change the channel name to “JR Porsche”😂 Also should we just keep this roll going and continue revealing new cars? Got tons more to go 🔥
Yesssss enjoying it a loot
Still waiting for a pagani 👀👀
New sub here! Nice work! I have a 987.2 cayman and do all the maintenance…you make me want to go find one at auction!
Do you still have the 2004 Black 986S?
Can I have one? Pretty please? 😆😅
A short tip from a Dutch Porsche driver: There is a Porsche battery charger available. You just plug it in in the sigaret ligther and the battery will charge. Then you can pop up the Hood and Reach the battery. This tip might save you a lot of problems in the future. Good luck and keep up the good work……
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You can even get that from a cheap harbor freight charger. A lot of chargers come with cigarette lighter adapters
oh man JR Garage..... game changer if this works. lets see it in the next video!!! Nice Marco
Marco van der Pol NO NO NO NO !!!!! ....... I did that in my 2 week quest to get my frunk open to charge the battery. It WON'T work with a totally dead battery because it requires 6 volts remaining in the car battery to connect. I BOUGHT ONE thinking spending all of that Porsche money was the magic solution. $200 down the toilet. The brand named "Battery Tender" takes 3 volts remaining in the battery to work. Instead, plug a jump box into the OBD2 plug and it will work immediately. (The Porsche branded battery maintainer works great in it's intended function of maintaining a sitting car. That is what it is for.)
@@younes2842 MARCO IS WRONG ... see my posts
Trick for this issue with a proper jumper box.
Step 1. Stick a screwdriver into the cigarrent lighter, clamp the postive to it.
Step 2. Negative jumper cable onto the door strike. This will energise the 12 volt system and the electronic hatches will work .
FYI try to isolate the screwdriver with electric tape so the sides dont contact and spark the wall of the socket. A long Phillips would be ideal.
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I am 75 and have been driving quite Boxsters and 911. Your video is mouthwatering to get another 986 or 987. Respect!
Guys, I know a trick to get to that cable. All you need is a Phillips screw driver. And you get to it from the inside of the car, driver's side.
On the 98-2000 Boxsters, remove the fuse panel cover on lower left of foot well driver's side. There is a frame around the fuse box being held on by if I remember correctly 6 Phillips screws, remove the screws and fuse panel frame. On the top right hand corner you can see the cable with the black sleeve, grab it and pull on it, "click" you will hear front hatch open. Hope this helps!😉
Hey guys! Love the content! Just a heads up, next time you have one of these Porches with a dead battery, one of you push down on the hood while the other yanks the cable, see if that’s easier. Pushing down on the hood should relieve the force on the latch making it pop easier. Hope this helps!
earlier cars had cables, later ones are electric switches. there is an emergency cable under front bumper to pull to release the hood, though tricky to locate. or provide 12v supply to fuse panel and the switches work, then access battery to charge.
Wife had an 03...She loved it, alway ran and was very trouble free. We had a great shop and alway followed their advice. We did the ims at a clutch replacement. In the end we moved to Montana and she moved to an SUV.
I love so much that y'all do this.
So dang often in places like Porsche groups on Facebook you'll see a ton of people who have no mechanical knowledge and don't wanna learn.
Which is fine and understandable, but because of it, so many of these cars end up on the chopping block. Hell, even mechanics often treat them as if they run on magic smoke.
I couldn't afford my 98 Boxster if I didn't do most of my own maintenance. It's got some quirks, but overall, it's STILL just a car. 11 years and she's still my baby at 128k miles. And, in some ways, she's REMARKABLY easier to work on than a lot of other cars I've had.
Don't know why but I'm enjoying all these Porsches being fixed...
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Make sure you check all your convertible top drains to make sure they are clear. A clogged drain can lead to the ECU getting wet
RE. the battery problem, most smart charger type battery boost units have a minimum voltage in the car battery for them to connect. the green BatteryTender is I think is 3 volts required and the fancy expensive Porsche one is 6 volts needed on the battery to work. If the car battery is dead-dead, they won't work. These are maintainers not chargers or jumpers. Probably using a large boost box would work. A good option is just have a fully charged spare battery borrowed from another car to hook up to the fuse box terminal. The thing that worked best for me was to have a portable jump box with a cord with a OBD2 plug on the end. Plug it into the OBD2 terminal and it will work. I diddled for two weeks using every trick on the internet until I did that and it took 30 seconds to have to have the front trunk open. And remember, unless this is your daily driver, keep a smart charger on this car. It seems to have more than its share of vampire electrical devices running when it is just sitting and you only have maybe 2 weeks before your battery goes dead when it is sitting sometimes.
I've never had any luck powering the car through the fuse panel. I bought a NOCO battery tender with their adapter for the cigarette lighter plug and it works great. A must-have for any 987 owner. And that ticking doesn't sound like lifters; I would absolutely get a scope in those cylinders.
Guys since you are getting into porsche you need to know how the frunk works. When you have a dead battery first you power up the fuse box(like you already know) Then you have to use the trunk button on the "key fob" not the door sill. Hope this helps you in the future. Looks like you're batting 100%.
Thanks for the info, Mr. Door. I have a '07 997.1 C4 Cab. Does this still apply?
@@chadthunderstroke yes. I have an 08 997 C4. A lot of porsche owners don't know this.
The ticking sound is normal if the engine is cold, especially winter. Putting in 5W40 would make it better if that annoys you. Make sure to start driving right away and not let the car idle to warm-up (it is in the manual), because it will cause bore scoring. The weird tapping sound could simply be cold engine, but check the cylinders with a borescope just to be safe.
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Thank you! Lots more to come!
You may be able to save that module with contact cleaner. Spray the whole board and all your contacts with contact cleaner and and scrub it with a brush. Then dry it out well. Let it bake out in that Arizona sun. What's the most it can cost you? A can of contact cleaner? I like using the Deoxit. It's a little pricey but the stuff works wonders.
I want this car guys, as you keep saying what a beautiful little car, watching you bring it back to life and to sell it for that price is just unbelievable, I can see myself driving around the beach suburbs of Surfers Paradise with the top down living the dream! Keep up the great work guys, can't get enough of your great content.
Check the "rear control module" under the driver's seat. Common issue if the roof drains are clogged, water into the cabin... Straight onto that RCM... Corrosion ensues. Oh, electronic dipstick too. Ignition on wait till the tones stop, pull the btm left stalk once.
I also had a big win on my 06 Boxster S, no key, no start for 5k in April '21. Done all the work myself and have done 22k miles in it since. Awesome cars
Had the same problem twice; had to replace the computer (RCM) on both occasions...
I appreciate that i can anticipate when the commercials appear! I will never own one, ( I holler MID LIFE when I see someone my age or older driving one ) but I enjoy your content. Keep it up
When you have a completely flat battery you have to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and put the jump leads/booster pack onto that disconnected cable or jump point otherwise all that happens is that the power from the jump leads/booster pack gets sucked up by the battery. That can result in enough voltage drop to make the vehicle electronics not work properly.
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I miss my 2000 boxster after seeing your vids. I own a c5 corvette now but it’s always broken down. The Porsche never left me stranded once. Great job. I’m going to be doing what you guys are outta my house :D
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I agree with the comment made by Ken Bode. Check the drain holes. Several up front, two in the back. You can do a search on TH-cam using "Boxster drain holes" and you will find a lot of content. No doubt one or more of the drain holes is/was blocked which flooded the floor of the car and craped out the Rear Control Module which sits under the driver's seat.
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I have almost exactly the same 987S! Same color, wheels, etc. It's an amazing car! Good luck getting it back on the road.
The ECU sits under the passenger seat (in my UK RHD) if it gets flooded it messes up all the rear electronics. There’s an issue with the drain, which runs down the rear wheel arch and if it gets blocked the water runs into the car.
I'm loving the Boxster content. Keep it coming!
I know life is not fair and who dares wins but... why some have so much while the rest of us are left porscheless?😂😂😂
Congratulations, boys! One more great job!👏👏👏
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I really enjoy this content! buying Cheap and Selling High or Higher.
Good Tips for others dealing with the same issues too.
Guys I've run into that problem a lot as a tow truck driver The buttons on the car don't do anything when you hook power to that fuse box little deal nothing works in the car but if you have the key fob and you hit the trunk open button on it 9 times out of 10 it will work try it out and thank me later 👍
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I had this on my boxster .. bought a spare on eBay and sent the old one away with it and had it cloned .. worked perfect after
Hey guys just watched the new Installment. Was great. You have me wanting a Porsche boater now. I'm afraid if I tried what your doing It would be a big flop. I enjoy you exploits. Lots of great fun. Good luck!
Enjoy your Boxster videos but there is a way to bypass a flat battery without all the business of getting wheels off! Having opened the driver door with the key , open the fuse cover, pull out the big red plug ! Then connect a negative jump lead earth from a spare battery to the steel door lock catch on the body of the car. Then connect a positive lead from the spare battery to the red plug in the fuse box which has copper connectors on it ! This should then allow you to open up the boot and the bonnet with the sill lever switches !! Also allows you to disconnect the battery for winter storage when car not in use - avoids the alarm siren sounding too !
@JRGarageS. Thanks that's Great !!
Hey guys, a tip from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean: the first time you try to start a car wich previously had a dead bathery, turn ignition WITHOUT starting the engine: just wait a few seconds, (30-60sec) the time to electronics 'learn' and stabilize, and TURN THE KEY OFF. Wait some seconds, turn ignition on again and then start the engine. You will be surprised with results. Thanks for your videos, I regret not living in USA for the non oportunities to grab a nice Boxter that I love...
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Cycling the key off/on to start is normal if you had it in position 2 already. You should take the carpets out if the drains around the battery or under the top clamshell are clogged because there is probably water still under the carpet from recent storms - foam under the carpets is a super sponge - carpets will be dry though. You should check the heater core cover butyl seal is well sealed. If not, take the carpets out. Taking the carpets out will also confirm where the water got into the car as you will see the dirt on the metal. Buy the screens that go over the clamshell drains to keep large objects from clogging the drains. Clamshell mechanism seems broken. The 12V outlet in the center console under your elbow (not the passenger footwell one) should be always active and is a way to charge the battery if it is not completely dead. If the frunk light is not working, drown the latch mechanism in WD-40. The frunk switch may be dead but hard to say since the key battery is probably dead too. You should check if you can get to the fuel filler since that door is electronic too. S models are notorious for bore scoring - ugh.
Awesome job getting this one going! These are honestly finnicky cars but your detective skills and Christian's handy work are strong!
There is a manual release above the left wheel and tire. The rear trunk also has a manual release. No need to remove the left front tire and wheel to access it.
2005 had both older and newer IMS. You have to google for the engine number, but it's not all that simple either.
Your oil is full. You should not fill more than that (check the manual)
I have a lowered 2005 Boxster S with short shift and sport exhaust. Such a blast to drive!
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On my 986 to release either the front or rear trunks you need to pull the drivers door handle at the same time you pull the release, a security feature to stop someone opening them if you leave the car parked with the top down. Good luck with it.
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Great video - was on the edge of my seat!!
Dudes! If I had more garage space you’ve got me fired up to get a Boxster! Great content on a fun car! Good luck with the next steps! Swony
Awesome! Thank you!
I bought an '05 987 2 years ago, similar problem wit the battery. I tried too a battery charger to the red terminal and ground-no luck. What I did was to use a +12VDC 'black brick' AC adapter. Soldered alligator clips to the ends, connected it, and it worked the first time. I had a battery drain problem, and used it again a few times before installing a new battery.
If you pull out fuse A2 and send 12v down both sides of the fuse connector, it will give you some power to open the latch. Be sure to look at the fuse diagram for the specific year of boxster/cayman for fuses labeled "Central Locking Left" or "CU CL/Alarm". The alarm system will disarm any problems with the frunk/trunk having issues unlocking.
I love how you guys are from the dmv! I’ll never forget seeing a baby blue Gallardo in Vienna when I was younger. Big fan!
Keep up the great content you guys, you can rig up power with the 12v plug in lighter socket and connect to a battery it will give you enough power to open the bonnet or hood, I have done it myself, hope it helps you guys
This right here... As long as the lighter is powered when the car is off (which it is on the 987), you can use it as a charging port. I've got an '06 Boxster S and charge it through the lighter with my CTEK with no issues. As long as the battery will take a minimal charge, you can pop the hood.
@@darindelegal1102 Yes, "As long as the battery will take a minimal charge". That's what people don't understand. I have the Porsche maintainer which I think is the same as the CTEK. But neither will work if the car battery is completely dead. That is how they are designed. I think the voltage limit is for battery protection for some reason. Those small jump boxes might work because some of them have a special button to push if the battery is completely drained. I don't know if Harbor Freight trickle chargers have the voltage limits or not. Maybe in this case the cheap product without the bells and whistles may be better than a fancy one.
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I own a 987 and also had a 986 for 10 years. That tapping noise sounds like it could possibly be bore scoring, I would recommend getting a borescope carried out where they just check the cylinder sleeves for the scoring to be on the safe side. It’s an issue that 05 987’s can get occasionally
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that is such a nice car! congrats on finding such a great car at an auction out of all places!
Cracking content. I picked a 987.1 last week. Thanks for sharing lads!
its crazy how much better the audio sounds on the cam
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Love this video just nice when you were able to sort out the problems!!
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Hi guys, loving the comments and content from your vids as you bring these supposed duds back to life! Am looking forwards to the next chapter in both of these cars. Warmest regards - David from Melbourne AUSTRALIA
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Another win for you guys! Absolutely awesome! If it's 100 degrees, when did you record this?
Man y’all wild! Got lucky with another boxster! Hope you guys having a great new years. Keep up with the great content! Loving it
1-have my 97 boxster 26 years....looks like a combination of bad separator and overfill oil.....2- I love your content and appreciate your work and efforts.... however, as the father of an 18-year-old boy with friends that work on cars and watch your stuff, can you please work some of these on jackstands? Not trying to be critical but as a concerned parent (and yes I caution my kids) some others may try winging it under a floor or cheaper jack..... Just to show these kids a little more safety. Keep up the great work!!
once again a nice video. love your stuff
Boy, boys! Third time. If the battery is dead you can apply power to port or the access switch. You need to wait a bit as this charges the battery which will then allow you to open the hatch. The reason I now this is because I was stupid enough to drain my battery down, twice! Ugh. After the second time I made a pigtail out of a plug that goes to the power port or cigarette lighter and hooked it up to a 1 amp trickle charger. A few minute and open she goes......remember current flows positive to negative so anywhere there is a hot always will work, if you have a hot when key on situation you do the same thing with the key on. It will charge the battery and open what you need
Another win! Congrats.
Prices on no run no drive US auction Boxsters are going to climb.
smart guys, watching and learning
i hope for you guys the taping noise is not bore score, that's exactly the sound I had with a bad engine (3.4l flat six)
If you guys ever feel like you have to many Porsche’s I would gladly accept one as my first car 😂
You just have to jump start the red one sticking out. This is not an emergency release. Connect some juice to it. The front trunk will open.
You have me wanted one now! I wish I could find a big win like you!
Keep them BOTH...channels... Years ago looking through car magazines there were advertisements for battery chargers that you plugged into the cigarette lighters .... Provided Porsche still put them in ...could be easier than finding and pulling that cable... push down on the hood while Christian is pulling on that cable...
The tapping could be nothing due to it sitting, but I had a similar sound in my 996 and it was the water pump going out. You may want to check that (I just pulled off the belt and could tell when I rotated it) to be safe if you haven’t done that already.
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Wow, wish i was young again like you two. Headache City job you have. Great content.
Bet dude! Loving the Porsche content
These videos really highlight the complexities of these cars and should let people know it’s not for the faint hearted… 😂
Good troubleshooting guys, congrats!!!
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TIP OF THE DAY for you here..I have a 986 2002 Boxter S I had a similar issue with the drain pipes blocked which run from the hood clam shell they have 2 pipes one on the drivers side and one on the pasenger side they run down in front of the rear wheels..while you have the rear wheel liner out you will see them get an air line and blow the dirt out of them from both sides of the pipe you have to put the hood into service mode to get access to the rear clam shell where the 2 drain holes are visable in the clam shell...You may need an old wire coat hanger to push the dirt out of the pipes if they are that bad... The end of the pipe comes out near the end of the sill/(rocker panel for the USA guys) This is a common problem on the boxters which should be caried out on a service..If the clam shell fills up with rain water it eventualy runs out over the edge of the clam shell and down the carpet behind the seats and makes its way into the control module and ruins it..this also controls the alarm and the key fob entry system and is probably why the red led is flashing on the dash..changing the module may require the key reprograming to another module im not too sure on this as you have the 987 car which is quite a bit different on the electrics than the 986..Good luck on the fix a great car you have for a cheap price.Try cleaning the circuit board with isopropyl alcohol this can help but looking at the condition of the board you have it may be beyond this also there is a guy in the USA (google boxter controll module repair) who offers a repair service for this fault but it's $1000 for a board reprogramed to the car ready to fit and you can buy a water proof box for the control module as well just in case this problem occurs again.There are drain pipes in the front of the car as well under the front hood/bonnet/frunk which also get blocked up and water gets in behind the dash.
@Mitch Seymour, I've found that string trimmer line (weedeater) works great for cleaning out drain tubes. Cheap, available, long as you like, great combination of flexibility and stiffness, and no worries about punching holes in the line like with a coat hanger.
Porsche content is amazing keep it up!
Thanks! Will do!
The click noise in the engine may be coming from hydrolic pushers, there is this issue with 993, you have to run it regularly or let it heat.
And by the way, wait a little bit more with the warning lights or before start it up, don't rush the key like this it hurts me 😂😂
Holy crap you posted another just as I’m watching the previous one!
Perfect timing! Enjoy them :)
@@JRGarage I am just finishing this video now. Was very exciting and a bit nervous to see if she’d run!
I just finally got one of these after years of dreaming. 2005 S like yours here. What a pleasure to drive!
Aww man! THis is a killer car! I hope that body module is the issue and fixes it. 40k is NOTHING! Great!
Right! Love the 987 S!
If you don't drain the bad gas it's going to run rough and possibly clog your fuel filter and gum up your lines and injectors. If you siphon it first and add fresh premium gas it should help not put so much wear on the engine.
4 for 4 !!!!! Amazing! If you need someone to drive one of them during a video of all of the wins, hit me up!
Love the 987! Keep it rollin’ 👌
Thanks! Will do!
Ims bearing always good to do for piece of mind. Super low miles are usually more prone due to light and less driving. My 04 went out at 39k
Hmmm good point, probably worth doing it for the peace of mind for sure!
@@JRGarage You boys stroke some luck twice got yourselves 2 nice little mileage cool Porsche's.. Fiddle with a little bit of fuses maintenance, new control unit, fresh fluids, fresh tires - Bravo ! Hat off & Full respect ! BTW - we watch you from Europe, be safe out-there and put the part 2 we will definitely check it out !
You have to split the engine to get to the IMS on a 987. 😞
Put a jumper box on that red tab and put the negative on the door striker. You then use the key to open the front trunk.
Great to see Christian 😊
Ah, a fellow automotive masochist. I got a great condition but non-moving 986 Boxster for $2500. Lucked out big time that it was only a clutch.
Most definitely do at least one more video so we see it get fixed, and what and how much it cost.
This content is fantastic 👏
uhh no sir. this content isn't free. i spent 27 minutes and 3 frickin seconds watching this amazing content
nice find guys!
I love your vids man 👍👍
GREAT Home Run!
Hey so to make it easier to pop the hood if you have another person have him push the hood down as you pull the cable lot easier and if you have a jack find the positive cable on the starter and hook up a bump box to that to get power
You probably know now that all the dirt and leaves run down the front window and clog the drains above the motor. The water then floods the passenger compartment, shorting-out the expensive module. You just have to vacuum it out and make sure they are draining. They come out just in front of the back wheels.
I was looking into 1st gen boxters round 2015, ended up getting a 06 Z gladly, but still wouldn't mind getting a well sorted one
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Hi, I had a Boxster S and always put away for the winter (N.H.) I used to use a plug put into lighter and the other end to charger and gave plenty of power to pop the hood
Just bought me a '99 986. I loooove it! 🥰
Really enjoying your videos, kinda stunned how bad the design is to release the frunk lid.
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Regarding the front trunk release. if you connect a 12v supply to the centre cigarette lighter holder. you can use the lever to pop the front trunk. done this many times myself.
Same here! Works better than the by-pass option in the fuse box which is useless... 😞
We want to see more cheap cars get fixed for profit 4 exsample the s class you can see the views nc job on these two Porsches rly enjoyable content 🎉
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Presumably the previous owner left the car with the cab down and then it started raining and the floor got wet and thereby damaged the relay and electronics. Bad for the manufacturer for not being able to foresee this, the most common mistake that new cab owners make, forgetting to close the roof when they leave the car.
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I saw a video and they put power pack on that red fuse for emergency release and negative in door handle which allowed them to open it with power supply from jump pack
Love that blue color, too. Nice!
About time a 987, I plan on buying one this year
Not just a boxter, but an adventure.
Put the battery onto the red post in the fuse box and earth out the negative to ground, pull the front hood release.
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