2003 986 Boxster bonnet release

[BertieMax]

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

[BertieMax]

Was hoping someone might have an answer ?

[Scrump]

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.

[lost in espace]

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

[G7orge]

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 -

[BertieMax]

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 ?

[seanyfez]

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!!

[BertieMax]

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

[LennyM1984]

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??!?