If I needed a Jumpstart...

[djomlas]

i have a manual and non-electric latches, so either push it or just simply open the hood
i do have cables in ther jus in any case

[Perfectlap]

better get me one of those cig. lighter chargers. My hatches wouldn't open last weekend, then I pulled the gas lid rip cord right off the car...

DJ, your hood is still electric, the handles lock when theres no juice. I rigged my release cable by taping it to the underside of my passenger side headlight triangle. Since my new bumper has no license plate or tow holes I needed a way to get to it in emergency.

[Boxtaboy]

Boggtown is correct, DJ...your manual levers will not work if the battery is out of juice.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

Boggtown is correct, DJ...your manual levers will not work if the battery is out of juice.

Hi,

True, but if you use the 9-volt jumper I described, you can use the Lock/Unlock Tip Switch to open them. These are available from several Auto Parts Retailers and usually go by the name Memory Savers. Usually under $12. See: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT439_pg3.htm
Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[z12358]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

True, but if you use the 9-volt jumper I described, you can use the Lock/Unlock Tip Switch to open them. These are available from several Auto Parts Retailers and usually go by the name Memory Savers. Usually under $12. See: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT439_pg3.htm
Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Thx. Great suggestion and product. It would have been a good idea to have one of these plugged in before I took my battery out for the winter -- to keep all electronics and memory functions in operating condition for the spring.

[Boxtaboy]

For me, it's easier to just carry the car-to-car cigarette lighter jumper. No need to carry an extra 9-volt battery in the car and periodically insure that it is charged enough to be of use during an emergency.

[z12358]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

True, but if you use the 9-volt jumper I described, you can use the Lock/Unlock Tip Switch to open them. These are available from several Auto Parts Retailers and usually go by the name Memory Savers. Usually under $12. See: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT439_pg3.htm
Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Jim, I assume that this 9 V memory saver can not be used to actually jump start the car, so one would need to have jumper cables on board, anyway. Looks like Boxtaboy's (lighter-to-lighter) solution solves both opening of the trunk and jump starting. Or perhaps I'm missing something.

Boxtaboy, how's that product called -- for an online search?

I don't have the manual handy to check on the proper jump start procedure for the Box. How is it different from the standard jump start?

Thx.
Z.

[Boxtaboy]

Yes, I agree... I think the cigarette lighter to cigarette lighter jumper is a simpler solution to the 9V suggestion, but how much do you want to bet that Jim steps in and comes back with a spirited counter? LOL JK

In any case, here's a link to where I bought mine. No affiliation. Description tells you how it works. Basically, you just connect one end to the cigarette lighter to the doner car and then one to your car. There's a light that tells you when it's ready to perform the jump start (usually a 5 minute wait) and then you can start your car. Good thing is that you don't have to carry jumper cables, you don't need to pop any car's hoods (some people may not want you to put jumper cables to their car's battery and possibly connect a cable the wrong way and mess up their car), you don't need to touch your battery either, and you don't have to carry around an extra 9V around and make sure it's fully charged for when you need it. I can't see any easier solution. Hope this helps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Auto-Jump-Starter-Uses-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63687QQihZ013QQi temZ230079066287QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by z12358

Jim, I assume that this 9 V memory saver can not be used to actually jump start the car, so one would need to have jumper cables on board, anyway. Looks like Boxtaboy's (lighter-to-lighter) solution solves both opening of the trunk and jump starting. Or perhaps I'm missing something.

Boxtaboy, how's that product called -- for an online search?

I don't have the manual handy to check on the proper jump start procedure for the Box. How is it different from the standard jump start?

Thx.
Z.

Hi,

You're quite right, this jumper will not start the car. But, it will alllow one to open the Hood/Trunk or the release levers (on the earlier cars). The Battery probably would function for a few cycles before being exhausted, and all other accessories should be OFF when using it, including a Hazard Flasher or other lights.

But, it is beneficial, especially for those people who's Battery runs down in the Garage from non-use (or any type of failure), so they can access the Battery and place a charger on it.

The downside of the cigarrette lighter booster is that you need access to an AC outlet to hook up the charger. And these chargers are low-amperage, so charging the Battery with these is time-consuming. Using the Cig lighter-to-Cig Lighter is also a good alternative.

So far as Jumping procedure is concerned, the main difference is that Porsche states that the donor car should not be running, only use the juice in the donor car's battery and not the supply from the Alternator. I assume they have the protection of the micro-electronics in mind with this caveat. Using only the donor car's Battery, will also take more time than jumping from a running car. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

@Boxstaboy - don't try to stir the pot! Keep it on point please.