Hood and trunk release needed - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

FHW · 10-18-2021, 08:38 PM

I have 1998 Boxster base. I need the Release lever for the Hood and Trunk. The tip of the hood release broke off and I would like to replace it before it cuts the tip of my finger off trying to open the hood. I can't find the actual name for this part so I haven't been able to find a new one. So if someone knows the name for this part or the oem number it would be most appreciated.

Starter986 · 10-19-2021, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FHW

I have 1998 Boxster base. I need the Release lever for the Hood and Trunk. The tip of the hood release broke off and I would like to replace it before it cuts the tip of my finger off trying to open the hood. I can't find the actual name for this part so I haven't been able to find a new one. So if someone knows the name for this part or the oem number it would be most appreciated.

I'll take a guess on the name of the part. Hood release lever. Betcha Google reveals a ****************eload of results.

Here's one

https://www.ebay.com/p/1722234282

FHW · 10-19-2021, 12:31 PM

I would never had known to search for hood release mechanism with the first name of "Door Sill". Thanks again.

Starter986 · 10-20-2021, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FHW

I would never had known to search for hood release mechanism with the first name of "Door Sill". Thanks again.

Seriously. I find Pelican's site particularly NOT useful when searching for items. Oftentimes I'll just throw out the name of what I believe to be the name of the pat followed by "Pelican Parts". That usually weeds out the other 12,376,396 disassociated parts.

You might try a few guys on this board for that part... or check Craigslist. Bet you could find it cheap and quick.

Kinda like my first wife.

Hudy · 10-22-2021, 08:12 AM

FHW,

If you still need one I've got it from a '98.

Hudy

FHW · 10-23-2021, 09:22 PM

Yes, I would love it, can you give me the details. I live in Salt Lake City and would gladly pay for shipping. What is your asking price?

Hudy · 10-25-2021, 12:29 PM

I'm out of town until Tuesday evening. When I get back I will locate it and make sure it's in good shape. If in good shape you can have it for $50 delivered.

Hudy

Hudy · 10-28-2021, 08:23 AM

FHW,

I could not find the trunk release levers.

Hudy

feedback · 10-30-2021, 02:05 PM

I have them. Pm me Monday or I will forget

FHW · 10-31-2021, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the work but I went ahead and got it from ebay and its installed. Again thanks.