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sandia · 10-28-2025, 01:40 PM

Long time Boxster lover with 2001 986 base. I parked the running vehicle in the garage about 10 months ago, running well. Now, after more time than planned, I am trying to start it again. When I turn the key I get nothing, no lights, no sounds, no starter. I assume the battery is dead, maybe permanently, so I attempted to jump it from a known good battery. Same result - nothing, no lights or starter. I have had a number of dead batteries over the years and miles (94K), but not this.
Suggestions?

Sandia

10-28-2025, 01:40 PM	#1
sandia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southwest Posts: 33	Silent Old Friend: 01 Base, 5-Speed, 94K Long time Boxster lover with 2001 986 base. I parked the running vehicle in the garage about 10 months ago, running well. Now, after more time than planned, I am trying to start it again. When I turn the key I get nothing, no lights, no sounds, no starter. I assume the battery is dead, maybe permanently, so I attempted to jump it from a known good battery. Same result - nothing, no lights or starter. I have had a number of dead batteries over the years and miles (94K), but not this. Suggestions? Sandia