Hood locked with disconnected battery

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by Lapister

I'm sure there has been enough suggestions now to get it open. I'm planning on getting one of these in the near future. With the miniaturizations of power, I thought it would come in handy one day. Would work great for the kids too on RV trips.
https://www.tryminimax.com/?mid=7493865
Can be had for about $85 if you look around.

Way lower $ at HF with 25% coupon !But watch the HF video to make sure it does what you need.

[10/10ths]

....invest in one of these: OEM Porsche Charge-o-Mat Battery Tender Maintainer Trickle Charger 12V | eBay

Your car has several cut outs in the door gasket to allow the cable to pass through the closed door on its way to the cigarette lighter.

ALWAYS leave a parked Boxster on a trickle charger.

Always.

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

....invest in one of these: OEM Porsche Charge-o-Mat Battery Tender Maintainer Trickle Charger 12V | eBay

Your car has several cut outs in the door gasket to allow the cable to pass through the closed door on its way to the cigarette lighter.

ALWAYS leave a parked Boxster on a trickle charger.
:

Be careful with Trickle Chargers. The cheaper,older ones are inferior to the new "Maintainers" like Ctek.There is lots in Search to explain why(overcharging).
.One of these connects to the cigarette lighter socket and is what the experts use:
https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-864-Automatic-Battery-Charger/dp/B006G14FK8
entertainment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdZES5CQz9I

[10/10ths]

...is correct. Maintainer. Sorry for the bad verbiage.

I also own a Ctek. Great product.