11-30-2020, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TNcargirl
Yes, car and key fob hadn't been used for a few weeks. (not intentionally... otherwise I would have set the car up on a trickle charger) I don't know why I'm so nervous about having a locksmith come out to open the car!!
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Jack the driver side rear up. You have the wheel lock key inaccessible so you will have to work around. Inside the back of the wheel well you should see a cover secured by torque screws. Remove the cover. You will need a good light. Inside the bumper youshould find a thin silver cable. Pull to release the rear hatch. This should get you inside.
Last edited by 911monty; 11-30-2020 at 03:09 PM.
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11-30-2020, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 911monty
Jack the driver side rear up. You have the wheel lock key inaccessible so you will have to work around. Inside the back of the wheel well you should see a cover secured by torque screws. Remove the cover. You will need a good light. Inside the bumper youshould find a thin silver cable. Pull to release the rear hatch. This should get you inside.
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I think OP knows that 911monty, at least that`s what I read on the first post, but with no lift to lift the car up, I can`t see how OP is going to lift the car up to get to the cable, and in case op needs to remove the wheel, the lock key for the bolts is in the car 
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11-30-2020, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 986 Boxster
I think OP knows that 911monty, at least that`s what I read on the first post, but with no lift to lift the car up, I can`t see how OP is going to lift the car up to get to the cable, and in case op needs to remove the wheel, the lock key for the bolts is in the car |
I think you need to have better reading comprehension.
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11-30-2020, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 911monty
I think you need to have better reading comprehension.
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 Thank you.
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11-30-2020, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 911monty
I think you need to have better reading comprehension.
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I was all ready to make the investment in a low profile lift, wheel chocks, Tylenol and bandaids, then weighed that cost against the locksmith...I've decided to let the professionals pop the car. From there I guess having the battery replaced will be the next step? (I can open the frunk with the fuse trick) Hopefully my key unit isn't dead and just needs to be re-paired by putting it in the ignition and turning and holding buttons. I'm due back in the city for an oil change in February; I'll get the lock cylinder fixed then. If it wasn't for the brain trust in this forum I'd be lost! This board has gotten me through so many random issues with my old Boxster and my current Cayman. I'll follow back with my progress.
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11-30-2020, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TNcargirl
I was all ready to make the investment in a low profile lift, wheel chocks, Tylenol and bandaids, then weighed that cost against the locksmith...I've decided to let the professionals pop the car. From there I guess having the battery replaced will be the next step? (I can open the frunk with the fuse trick) Hopefully my key unit isn't dead and just needs to be re-paired by putting it in the ignition and turning and holding buttons. I'm due back in the city for an oil change in February; I'll get the lock cylinder fixed then. If it wasn't for the brain trust in this forum I'd be lost! This board has gotten me through so many random issues with my old Boxster and my current Cayman. I'll follow back with my progress.
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About the door lock. When you insert the key does the cylinder rotate 360 degrees? If it does then the lock fix should take care of it. If it does not rotate 360 then it could be the rod that attaches to the door handle has come loose.
You do not need a low profile lift. The jack point is just in front of the rear wheel.
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11-30-2020, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 911monty
About the door lock. When you insert the key does the cylinder rotate 360 degrees? If it does then the lock fix should take care of it. If it does not rotate 360 then it could be the rod that attaches to the door handle has come loose.
You do not need a low profile lift. The jack point is just in front of the rear wheel.
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Door lock only rotates 180. when key is inserted it can turn a quarter turn in each direction (but not all the way around) In all the 10 plus years I've had the car I don't think I've ever had to use the physical key to open the door. (o that hindsight)
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11-30-2020, 11:22 PM
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I've never had the keys on either of my 987s need to be resynced to the car and there have been times where my Box has been put away for 4 mo. That may be a 986 "trick". Before you go to a huge expense, try replacing the battery in the fob first. No much to lose if that doesn't work and a lot of $$$ saved if that solves the problem.
UPDATE: after I woke up this morning, I checked the owner's manual. It IS possible to have your key go to sleep after 7 days. The 1st step in reinitiating the key is to open the door with the key in the lock. So replacing the battery will not make any difference in your predicament. Looks like you'll need a locksmith to get your door open.
Guess that's why I don't lock my Box when she's in storage. Avoids a lot of problems.
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12-16-2020, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by TNcargirl
I was all ready to make the investment in a low profile lift, wheel chocks, Tylenol and bandaids, then weighed that cost against the locksmith...I've decided to let the professionals pop the car. From there I guess having the battery replaced will be the next step? (I can open the frunk with the fuse trick) Hopefully my key unit isn't dead and just needs to be re-paired by putting it in the ignition and turning and holding buttons. I'm due back in the city for an oil change in February; I'll get the lock cylinder fixed then. If it wasn't for the brain trust in this forum I'd be lost! This board has gotten me through so many random issues with my old Boxster and my current Cayman. I'll follow back with my progress.
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Before you replace the battery you can check the water level by removing the caps that cover them. Over time it evaporates causing the battery to lose power. There is no such thing as a Maintenence Free Battery although they are advertised that way. You don't want to touch the acid that forms around the battery so hose every thing off 1st If the cells are low top off with distilled water
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