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Message: Re: 2000 Boxster - popping the Front Hood when the battery is dead

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Changed By: RainyDayGarage
Change Date: July 22, 2021 09:42PM

Re: 2000 Boxster - popping the Front Hood when the battery is dead

Follow this link to see how to move the plate that is blocking the release lever:
http://rainydaymagazine.com/wp/2015/02/17/dead-battery-locked-hood-hmmm/

This solution is moving the plate which is blocking the lever with a thin screwdriver, thus enabling the lever to be pulled...it will ALWAYS work once you understand it.
It does not depend on the cable or charging the battery.

However, it is tricky and you kind of have to do it by feel...so it can be frustrating if you don't have an idea of what you are trying to achieve.

I've drawn the diagram the best I could, but it could be clearer...good luck!!!

Changed By: RainyDayGarage
Change Date: July 22, 2021 09:34PM

Re: 2000 Boxster - popping the Front Hood when the battery is dead

Follow this link to see how to move the plate that is blocking the release lever:
http://rainydaymagazine.com/wp/2015/02/17/dead-battery-locked-hood-hmmm/

Changed By: RainyDayGarage
Change Date: July 22, 2021 09:33PM

Re: 2000 Boxster - popping the Front Hood release and dead when the battery is dead

http://rainydaymagazine.com/wp/2015/02/17/dead-battery-locked-hood-hmmm/

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Author: RainyDayGarage
Date: July 22, 2021 09:32PM

Re: 2000 Boxster - Front Hood release and dead battery

http://rainydaymagazine.com/wp/2015/02/17/dead-battery-locked-hood-hmmm/