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We did all the many posted electronic methods to attempt to release the latch on my 2000 Boxster. The 2000 and earlier years do not have the "red post" at the fuse box and the was no access to the cable latch either. Also the C3 fuse work around failed. With a completely dead battery the attempts at using the cigar lighter method also failed. We even removed the cigar lighter from socket and attempted to wire power directly to the socket. Also without success.

That left two options. Tow/push start -- not a good idea without the tow tool, which was looked in the frunk as was the lug nut security adapter. Towing could damage the front bumper and pushing was up hill on a gravel road.

The Solution: By turning the wheel all the way to the left and jacking up the left front wheel, there was sufficient access to remove the wheel plastic paneling and removing some of the pop plastic fitting on the front bumper. That exposed the cable, which on this car as most similar to a bicycle cable. We did replace some of the pop plastic fitting as they can be damaged upon removal. A pop fitting removal tool really helps.

We replaced the completely dead battery and the car started right up. I will go back and check to see with a good battery I can charge from the cigar lighter socket.

Lessons learned. Keep the tow adpater the lug security tool in the car and not in the frunk!

Maybe this synopsis will be helpful the the next person to experience a dead battery.

We do need to reprogram the Fob which should be an easy task.