Dead battery - car tow
 

I've been reading this morning and ran accross some threads about towing the 986. I found that if the battery is completely dead... the Tiptronic transmission won't be operable. If this is correct...

I suppose a tow truck driver could juice up the dead battery/install a temp. Absent that... how would you move the shift lever to neutral? Is there a hidden switch? A panel to remove to access the/a switch?

Also... Focke had a .pdf upon his site that was published by AAA on how to properly tow thge 986. That link is dead. Any special tips for a tow truck driver in the event a tow is necessary?

Thank you.

I would assume that the Boxster will have a shift lock in the tiptronic version. It might not be blatantly displayed like newer cars. My guess is that it is located underneath the boot of the shifter knob. This is the diagram for the automatic shifter. Let's find out where is shift lock.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1566138232.gif

Owners manual says to use wheel lifts and that the car can only be towed with all 4 wheels off the ground.

Thank you, both.

OK. Gotta find that shift lock.

And... the wheel lifts... thank you.

Have the tow truck jumpstart the car and then drive it home or have it transported on a flat bed truck.

Thank you, Brian. Many of your responses leave my inner dialogue telling me, "Jim, keep the **************** simple".

:cheers:

Hey Jim,

Just keep it simple... get this.

;)