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Can I hook up a 12V supply anywhere else which will allow me to at least get the bonnet open, so I can replace the battery?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, Got back from hols and the car has set the 5 day central locking / alarm timer thingy - I opened the door with the key, but no alarm!!?? Tried the ignition, absolutely squat. The manual bonnet and boot releases do not work, as the central locking is on. Its a 98 996, so it does not have the post in the fusebox to connect up an auxiliary supply. I can't see any release cable, and its parked in a place where its going to be a real pain to dismantle the wheel arch covers. Can I hook up a 12V supply anywhere else which will allow me to at least get the bonnet open, so I can replace the battery? Before I go and buy a fag lighter charger, will that work? I know some cars have a diode in that supply so you cant backfeed the Battery through that way. Thanks and hoping for a top tip!

POST 2Original post

I keep my 996t topped up through the cigarette lighter.

POST 3Original post

Plug a battery conditioner/charger into the cigarette lighter socket, leave it overnight and cross your fingers....

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Guys, Will give it a go.

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have a read of http://forums.tipec.net/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1...

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