Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days?

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911hillclimber PCGB Member Total Posts : 1389 Joined: 1988/12/01 00:00:00 Status: offline 911hillclimber PCGB Member 2023/01/14 17:56:26 (permalink) Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? Just watched a UK video on YouTube about waking up the sleeping boxster/Cayman 987.2 using 2 methods. 1 Try the key fob, no action, car asleep. Insert key, and retract without turning. Try key fob, it all works, CDL opens the car etc. 2 Try the key fob, no action, car asleep. Lift door handle (driver's side) and release. Try key fob, all works, CDL etc opens the car. Rather than wait 6 days for mine to fall asleep to test, do the above work? Club member since 1988 Quote Reply #1 10 Replies
Steve Brown PCGB Member Total Posts : 318 Joined: 2013/07/16 10:11:49 Location: North Yorkshire Status: offline Steve Brown PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/14 18:47:58 (permalink) Certainly the 2nd does. Have never tried the first as the 2nd is so convenient. 987 Spyder Macan Quote Reply #2
AndrewT PCGB Member Total Posts : 1060 Joined: 2015/07/27 13:25:12 Status: offline AndrewT PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 08:42:47 (permalink) I use method 2, but when I know the car hasn’t been used for 7 days or so I don’t use the key fob first, I just lift the handle and then use the fob. Well, that’s what my memory thinks I do 🤪. Andrew. Quote Reply #3
tscaptain PCGB Member Total Posts : 10305 Joined: 2008/01/07 12:41:40 Location: Not quite so deep or dark Devon now! (R15) Status: offline tscaptain PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 09:12:02 (permalink) Yes, same on the 997. Simply lift the handle first. PLEASE NOTE: Unless specifically in respect of maintaining the forum, my posts are made as an individual member. Alan Stoneham Gen 2 997 turbo Guards Red/black PDK SWMBO 997 GTS Platinum silver Quote Reply #4
987Phil PCGB Member Total Posts : 32 Joined: 2022/12/01 17:57:56 Status: offline 987Phil PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 09:18:26 (permalink) Wow, I did not know about this “sleep” mode as I don’t think it’s mentioned in the handbook* but I’ve certainly experienced my car sleeping and gone into half panic thinking the car battery was flat, and all the following rigmarole required to open the bonnet. I think in my panic I’ve pressed unlock a few times and then tried the handle in some naive view that maybe it did unlock and I just did not hear it. As such, it seems I did the right thing but by luck rather than by plan. Thank you 911HillClimber for posting this as I don’t think I’d ever know without this !! And whilst on this topic, anyone got a view about how long you can leave a car before the battery does go flat ? I know the answer is “it depends” and battery age etc will impact things, but comments of how long people leave their cars would already give me a little reassurance. Currently when I get to about 7 days I become concerned, but with work / travel / weather it’s not always possible to drive as often as I would like. *off to go check now ! Quote Reply #5
Motorhead PCGB Member Total Posts : 6721 Joined: 2011/04/01 11:33:04 Location: R10 & R24, North Bedfordshire Status: offline Motorhead PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 09:27:44 (permalink) Graham, The Driver’s Manual says: 1. Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the door lock. Leave the door closed in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered. 2. Press button 1 (central locking) on the remote control. The remote control is now activated again. I seem to recall when I purchased my car back in 2009 this was the only option, but at some stage - presumably owing to an update at one of the services - method 2 was activated. Like Andrew and Alan I just lift the handle if the remote control doesn’t work. Jeff 987.2 Cayman S North Beds (R10 & R24) Quote Reply #6
Motorhead PCGB Member Total Posts : 6721 Joined: 2011/04/01 11:33:04 Location: R10 & R24, North Bedfordshire Status: offline Motorhead PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 09:31:17 (permalink) 987Phil Wow, I did not know about this “sleep” mode as I don’t think it’s mentioned in the handbook Phil, Check page 12 of the Driver’s Manual: The remote control standby function switches off after 7 days Jeff PS: If possible it’s advisable to leave the battery on a maintenance charger like that available from CTEK if you’re leaving the car unattended for a period of time, but you should be OK for a couple of weeks provided the battery is in tip-top condition. post edited by Motorhead - 2023/01/15 09:36:28 987.2 Cayman S North Beds (R10 & R24) Quote Reply #7
911hillclimber PCGB Member Total Posts : 1389 Joined: 1988/12/01 00:00:00 Status: offline 911hillclimber PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 12:31:03 (permalink) Thanks all for the input. In the past years with my car I've found it in sleep mode, and by chance all the fiddling about with the key and button the car unlocked and all was well. during the winter, the car (that sleeps outside no matter what) can go beyond the 7 days, and this sleep mode is part of the car's strategy to save battery life. I thought I had tried the manual described method last time and it did not work! 3 hours later the bonnet was open via the tiny pull cord in the NS front wheel arch. If you took your Boxster to the airport for 2 week holiday, wonder what the car would do? Be asleep but flat?? Cannot believe Posrche would have a car that has a flat battery after 2 weeks? It would be awkward to get a lead to the car on my drive to run a conditioner, so at the mercy of the car's system. I'll leave the car now for 8 days, next Friday, and see if the fob works. If not will lift the handle and see. If that fails the key in the door and turn to unlock and try the fob. Fingers crossed. Club member since 1988 Quote Reply #8
Richard_Hamilton PCGB Member Total Posts : 8305 Joined: 2004/10/07 14:36:00 Location: R19, Maidenhead, Berkshire Status: offline Richard_Hamilton PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 15:22:10 (permalink) Always worth checking that the key actually works the door lock. There have been plenty of cases where the door lock mechanism has been replaced, and the key barrel hasn't engaged in the lock when it has been fitted. If the battery goes flat, there is no way to unlock the door. Richard 2017 Cayman S & Audi RSQ3 Previous: 1989 3.2 Carrera Sport, 2012 Cayman 2.9 PDK, 2006 Cayman S, 2000 996 Turbo, 1998 996 C2, 1994 993 C2 Quote Reply #9
987Phil PCGB Member Total Posts : 32 Joined: 2022/12/01 17:57:56 Status: offline 987Phil PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/15 19:01:47 (permalink) Thanks Jeff as I’d missed this previously but as you say, it is in the manual. And I agree being on a CTEK would be good, but like Graham, my car “sleeps outside” @Richard you are right, checking the key is always a good idea else you end up taking the wheel off like Graham…. Although as the locking key for the wheel bolts is typically also in the car you are kind of in trouble ! (until a call to RAC etc with their “skeleton“ wheel keys) As my car is “new to me“ I might just get the battery changed anyway to give a little extra reassurance for sub £200 Quote Reply #10
911hillclimber PCGB Member Total Posts : 1389 Joined: 1988/12/01 00:00:00 Status: offline 911hillclimber PCGB Member Re: Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days? 2023/01/23 13:56:19 (permalink) As it is a sunny day, and the Boxster has been untouched for 10 days I thought I would wake it up. Tried the key fob, nothing, sound asleep. Lifted the door handle fully, released it and waited a few seconds for things to hopefully happen. Tried the key fob and the car unlocked perfectly and started a dream. So, for me that is the sure way to wake the car up. Thought this would help a few on here. Road trips very soon!! post edited by 911hillclimber - 2023/01/23 14:00:14 Club member since 1988 Quote Reply #11

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Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days?

Waking up the 987.2 after 7 + days?

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