Top off oil with rear trunk not working

[Ricurb]

Relatively new Boxster owner. Is there a way to top of oil if you can not get in rear trunk ? My solenoid release and manual lever release are broken. I took off driver rear tire/heat shield etc and apparently my emergency release cable is not there. In serious need of having to top off oil. Thanks in advance for your time

[Ian c]

What is not working on the solenoid , is it just the switch ?

Have you removed/looked behind the rear bumper for the emergency cable ?

[Ricurb]

Rear solenoid hasn't worked for a year.Not even hearing a click. Took read driver tire and tire well liner and looked all over but no emergency cable release. I am at a loss what do do next

[BYprodriver]

If the dash oil level guage is not blinking, indicating that you are more than a quart low don't worry about it.

Other wise there is no other practical way to add oil to the engine.

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by Ricurb

Rear solenoid hasn't worked for a year.Not even hearing a click. Took read driver tire and tire well liner and looked all over but no emergency cable release. I am at a loss what do do next

I will meter the switch on mine later , as I've never investigated it .
But I suspect it will be a simple 12vdc+ on/off switch .
If you have power there and a bad switch it can be shorted .
If you have no power there you can supply it with a temporary jumper .
If you have power and a functioning switch its the latch at the rear , which will leave your emergency release as the only option .
Your emergency could have simply been rerouted as a convenience or anti-theft procedure .
Many reroute the front behind the tow-hook cover for easy access for example .