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996 Engine compartment lid release help

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YOUR RESEARCH996 Engine compartment lid release help

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engine compartment lid

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Reported cause · Original poster
My issue is the engine compartment lid.
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996 Engine compartment lid release help

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Replace alarm box

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The alarm box was replaced (got wet) just prior to me purchasing the car.
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Replace alarm box

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The alarm box was replaced (got wet) just prior to me purchasing the car.
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996 Engine compartment lid release help

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Replace alarm box

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Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
The alarm box was replaced (got wet) just prior to me purchasing the car.
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996 Engine compartment lid release help

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engine compartment lid

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My issue is the engine compartment lid.
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996 Engine compartment lid release help

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello, I have a 2002 996 Carrera. The engine-lid switch is not working. The emergency release cable has come lose. I used it a few times to open the lid, went to try it again and it did not open the lid, just kept coming out about a foot more than usually. The alarm box was replaced (got wet) just prior to me purchasing the car. I tried a new switch, no luck. Any suggestion on how to open the lid? Access the latch? Jump the switch? anything that will open the lid? Does anyone know if the rear switch is programmed or tied to the alarm box? I suspect the Alarm box may have issues? will not go into why. Thanks!

POST 2Original post

Hello - take a look at the link below to an earlier thread where this is discussed. Hope this helps you troubleshoot. 996 Decklid Release

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I might have missed something but the link only discusses the front luggage compartment lid. My issue is the engine compartment lid. Thanks,

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, still trying to address this issue. Is anyone familiar with this part: Traction lid-release cable Part Number: 99651201700 What does it do? Is this on all 996's Any information on this item? Thanks

POST 5Original post

Howdy GMTBarron, I live outside of Phoenix (San Tan Valley), if you need some help maybe I could swing by this weekend and help. Brian

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Quotes source post: 10153742

Thank you for the offer, the car is in Texas at this time.

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