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2003 986 Boxster bonnet release - Page 1 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

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Run by the back of the headlamp - pull it

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There is a fairly thin wire running by the back of the headlamp - pull it with a short sharp tug.
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Use key instead of the buttons

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I am having a similar problem with my Cayman as my battery is dead - If you connect to the positive terminal in the fuse box on the drivers side (with a battery) and earth it - you should be able to use your key instead of the buttons near the door to open without the alarm going off.
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Run by the back of the headlamp - pull it

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There is a fairly thin wire running by the back of the headlamp - pull it with a short sharp tug.
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Use key instead of the buttons

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I am having a similar problem with my Cayman as my battery is dead - If you connect to the positive terminal in the fuse box on the drivers side (with a battery) and earth it - you should be able to use your key instead of the buttons near the door to open without the alarm going off.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, having problems getting my bonnet open on a 2003 Porsche Boxster 2.7 I have released the bonnet a few years via the fuse box by the pedals but this time its not working the alarm goes off. Is there a release under the front right wheel on the UK models ? Any thoughts / advise would be much appreciated. Richard

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Was hoping someone might have an answer ?

POST 3Original post

I have moved your post to the Boxster section where you are more likely to get an answer. Your question was quickly lost in the general gassing section.

POST 4Original post

There is a pull cord in the wheel arch, might be a bugger to find. Double click the key and try both keys.

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I am having a similar problem with my Cayman as my battery is dead - If you connect to the positive terminal in the fuse box on the drivers side (with a battery) and earth it - you should be able to use your key instead of the buttons near the door to open without the alarm going off. To get to the manual pull cord I believe you need to take off passenger front wheel and under wheel trimming to access the cord -

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Done the fuse angle so only left with the cable in the wheel arch approach. Does the 986 2003 have one and which side please ?

POST 7Original post

Had to go through this a couple of months ago and it’s a complete arse! Drivers side wheel arch. If you can get the wheel off it will help a lot. Pull away the wheel arch liner from the front of the wing and reach up to the side of the headlamp (a real pain). There is a fairly thin wire running by the back of the headlamp - pull it with a short sharp tug. I suggest extending the cable release to place the end somewhere more accessible!!

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks Sean thats great. Will try it once my eldest son is free.

POST 9Original post

BertieMax said: Thanks Sean thats great. Will try it once my eldest son is free. Christ... He's not locked in the frunk as well is he??!?

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