YOUR RESEARCHQuick question. Are MY99 cars front bonnet release cable operated?
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I was just wondering if I need to be fearful of the battery dying and I cant get into my bonnet to access the battery thing. If it is cable actuated, it should open fine even with a dead battery. Right? I would appreciate any help with this.
I believe that the 99 models have a cable on the fender on the passenger's side that you can access. I am not sure if the 99 models have the jumper connection in the panel or not (as shown in the link below). You might want to check it out before you need it. https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/267133-emergency-hood-release-urgent-help-needed.html
This is correct. The 99 is completely cable released - as long as you can get in the car, you can open that front boot.
But then if the battery is really dead do the doors still unlock (I'm not saying, I'm asking)?
you may have to turn the key in the door as opposed to electrically unlocking. i read something or other about if the car dies with the alarm on it causes problems. however i picked up my 911 with a dead battery and was able to unlock and jump start with no issues.
Ah, I wasn't sure that the key was still a mechanical connection.
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