997.1 Fusebox bonnet opening question

[l_chissle]

My car is parked outside for the winter and the battery tends to die after 2 weeks when it’s really cold. This winter am considering just bringing the battery indoors.

Anyone know if the battery is removed whether I can still open the bonnet from the fusebox? I know it works when there’s a battery connected (whether it’s dead or not), but not sure if the battery being in place completes a circuit required to open it from the fuse box.

Anyone have experience with this?

[STiG911]

Yes, you can still open the bonnet via the fusebox if the battery is not physically present, BUT be very, very careful as the window won't drop when you open the door and the roof seal is extremely stiff, which will make it difficult if not impossible to shut the door again.

[RiccardoG]

If you hold your fingers on the top part of the door glass and close the door gently yet firmly it will be OK to close. Been doing this for the past 6 years and haven't (yet!) broken the glass.

Obviously close the door before disconnecting the battery.

[l_chissle]

Thanks both, appreciate the advice. Will hopefully save the battery from going to the graveyard this year.

[Adrian-9iafn]

I had this issue as I left the car without the battery connected and shut the bonnet. There is a red fuse sized plastic topped piece you need to pull out about 20mm using the fuse remover clips or similar then you apply your live from another car or battery to that (neg on a door hinge) and then it should work. For some bizarre reason the only way mine worked was then to use the Key bonnet opener. so do try the switch and your key