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Please, less talking and excessive drama and more content.

Here's the deal .... Been there, done that twice ... If you don't drive these for a month or so, the vampire electrical devices in the car WILL drain the battery. If it's not your daily, keep it on a smart charger. Once the battery is dead, you get to where this guy is. You need battery power to open the front trunk but you can't jump the battery since it is in the front trunk. Stalemate. There are maybe three tricks on the internet to try. Jumping the Row 3 Number 3 fuse worked for me once but the next time it didn't. Porsche didn't put the post into the fuse box you thought was missing until 2001 or 2. Some cars have that emergency pull cable, mine didn't. My hood also had a sticky latch so pulling the cable he did in this video wouldn't work. Smart chargers won't charge through the cigar lighter since they need a minimum voltage to work which you don't have. And yes, the lever in the early Boxsters need power even though they seem to be manual. The early year car levers have rods that keep the levers from moving. When you have power, they pull out and you can move the lever. After trying every trick on the internet without success, I borrowed a portable starter battery box with a cable that would plug into the OBD2 port. VOILA !!! Immediately opened. Charged up the battery (slowly) and all was well. But then it failed the smog test. That is what happened to this car I'm sure. Draining the battery gives you an engine code and you will fail the Smog Test. There is a long procedure you can find on the internet to clear the code. You have to drive for 30 or 45 minutes at like 35 mph then the same at 65 mph all without going above I think it is 3000 rpm. If you have a track to do this on great. But I tried all day and there was always cars in my way to slow me down or I would have to speed up so that didn't happen. But just by driving it at all speeds for several hours over two days, it extinguished the code and I passed code. So here's the deal. Keep the car on a smart charger if you don't drive it regularly. Get a portable start battery with a cable that plugs into the OBD2 port for if you screw up. Drive it like hell for a few days before you try to smog it or it will throw a code. And enjoy. These cars are one of the cheap secrets of the fun car world.

I admire your attempt at working on a German car like this but I would at least change the oil before running and fresh gas as well as a few other things. Also washing the car before rubbing the dirt into the body or glass is always smart. That being said I appreciate your passion

Chain tensioner failure is a problem with many Boxsters and Boxsters and the 996s in the early 2000s had problems with IMS (intermediate shaft) bearing failures and RMS (rear main seal) issues. As much as I like Boxsters, those things have kept me from buying one. By the way, I would never start a car in that situation without first checking the oil level.

Brave soul to drive it all the way home 1,000+ miles. Obviously (and glad) you made it back ok. Looking forward to seeing the trip recap video.

These Boxsters are so good, just picked my 6 speed S up for four grand. Has 189,000 miles still runs like a champ.

Just a quick note, always place the positive cable on the battery first and the negative on a good ground not the battery.

9:28 Trust me, I get exactly how hyped you are, your hand holding the phone when you found that cable and it worked, that it was trembling is the understatement of the century, this one or the last.

You boys def have a great eye for those cars. Congrats on another win. Hope the drive home is a winner as well.

Really great video! Used to watch your content all the time back in the day and somehow your channel fell off my routine. Great stuff! I'll be watching more!

The early 986, 97-99, have a double row IMS and don’t fail like the later single row IMS in the 2000-2005 boxsters. I have a 99 and it’s been nothing but pure joy and a pleasure to own. These cars easily go 200k+ miles with just normal maintenance and they are very easy to maintain. Keep up with oil changes and these cars will just keep going. You really have to drive one to understand but then u will really want one. Pure analog bliss that makes a symphony behind your ears

Great job great find! Love these cars....keep up your great content!!

This was one of the most satisfying videos you've ever done! Can't wait for the next one!

OMG! My heart was pounding when you tryed to jumpstart the car and it didn't give no sign of life. Oh and yeah - you just got a subscriber! Awesome content!!!

Wow! Love this Car! Great Color & looks pretty good! I would love to have your luck on finding a Gem like this! Keep up the great Videos!!

every thing that could go wrong went wrong BUT u had answer for it...crazy video bro. if others was in ur postion they better hope & pray everyhing could go ur way like it did for u! this was nuts!! lol

Yeah that generation doesn't have the emergency battery jump. You need to pull the handle harder. It's possibly locked electronically. You're so lucky and I'm very jelly about that cayenne turbo s and this 986 you got!

yeah i would have bought it just for parts. so glad you saved it!!!! really nice color too!! it will live the second part of its life with a new owner :)

I had a 98 boxster that I pulled out of a field behind a body shop a few years ago - thing ran like a top once I fixed the damage and the broken vacuum line from the engine to the brake booster. Really good cars.

You and me have one thing in common.We both love porches

I can feel your excitement! And You can transfer it. You were talking so fastly. Content I enjoy a lot. Once You got access to the engine, check the spark plugs. The misfire is obviously.

From the UK and I bought my 986 in Sept. Loved seeing this burgundy beauty start up 😁

I just joined your channel and love the car/aircraft content. I'm a retired Air Force aircraft mechanic and also a retired Manheim Auction lot worker. Here's a little tip to try. If you've got a car with a dead battery and you need power to access the trunk, if there's a cigarette lighter plug available somewhere inside, grab a jump box that also has a lighter plug and a cord with two male ends to go from the jump box to the car. This should give enough power to pop the trunk. You're welcome.

Love your work and love these cars. I have a '97 "first run". Loved then stored, I was lucky enough to find her. Then do the sorting.

ticking noise is normally lifters after sitting for a time, it will go once the oil warms up and circulates, check your coolant level get a new cap and check the water pump is not shot

For it to open when you have the jumper from the fuse panel. You need to jump it, then use your remote to unlock the car, then the switch in the door jamb will work.

I dream to find a Boxster like this in France 😍😍😍😍 Cant wait to see the roadtrip video 😉

The flashing light on the coolant temp gauge is because the coolant level is low.

Ok, this time I'll just have to subscribe. Your videos keep popping up and I love the content. 😍

So much potential. Fantastic!

Before starting the car you should have checked the engine fluids, that is what I would do because that car looks like it has been sitting still for a long time and it is not known if the previous owner did good maintenance on it

Keep posting 🤞🏾we loving the vids

You hot so excited opening the hood! You could review the prize in a cracker jack box, and I'd watch! Maybe being a mechanic for 38 yrs has "colored my prospective", but i don't remember consumer enthusiasm at this level!! 😀😉

Really enjoyed the content and inspired me to shop around for a good deal for one.

That porsche was lucky to have found you to bring it back to life ! Welcome to SF ❤

Oh wow, great video man! I am new to your channel. Have subscribed!

you should do a video on how to look for auction vehicles. I would love to see how you do it and what exactly do you look for when buying for an auction car or what sites do I search them on,

Great content. Keep up the good work jr

Awesome project, just picked up a clean title running 986 for super cheap as well so looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

Great job guys! A follower up in the Kingman hood.

I remember years ago I bought a pristine boxter from copart. I had all the same problems you just had, but once I got past all this same stuff it was a great car.

You hit a gold mine. Very good luck!

Wow ! Just found your channel. What an absolute find in the Boxster. Wish we had someone in the UK that did what you do for good causes.

I jus realized u we’re tha kid I wanted to be growing up driving your dream cars to school cool too see u living yo dream fr feel like a proud dad 😂🥂 great video man

I had a 1999 Boxster and on 97-1999 the frunk is cable driven. It takes a bit more force to pull it than than electric models.

German engineering was my first car. VW, Porsche and now the Mini. Been there and lived in Germany but to see a beauty in USA is still a virgin experience. Had to watch the progress. Boxsters are closer to home than the next big YT influencer.

You guys keep hitting the jackpot

Another fantastic video. I hope you guys have another “we will tell you how to open and start a business, and go step-by-step! I would love to learn how to do this.

$69 for a new battery? That seems extremely low. I just bought a battery and it was $200.

I've never been a big Porsche fan. But Boxsters, 944s and 928s will always have a spot in my heart.

I've had my 98 Boxster for a full decade now. Bought it back in March of 2013. I do pretty much all of my own mechanical work on it. Had no idea that release cable was up inside the fender liner. Just haven't ever needed it! It's always gratifying to learn something new. EDIT: The thing with the hood latches not pulling up is also news to me. I am seriously loving this. If it helps at all, that tick sounds exactly like mine. If I leave it sitting for a couple weeks or more it will do it for a few moments at startup and then settle down. Been that way the whole time I've had it. I just assume it's what you thought with the oil working its way through after sitting for a while.

Another big win. I presume at some point you actually checked the oil level and put in clean gas.

I just found your channel 😁 Thank you!

While at Autozone, did you check the fluid levels? Run a diagnostic on the overheating light?

That flashing red light next to the temperature gauge is 'low coolant' light.

I always wanted a porsche boxter for a ride on sundays 🥰😍🤩nice found very lucky

seems like an amazing deal!!

GREAT VIDEO, I REALLY ENJOYED IT, LOOKING FORWARD TO THR NEXT VIDEOS, PERTAINING TO THIS CAR.LOL

The ticking sound most likely a sticky hydraulic lifter. Common when they’re left sat for long periods of time. Good old Italian tune up & an oil change should be all good. On my 2nd 986. Mega cars for the money.

I never realized how "1990s Ford Taurus" that center dash looks. lol

that ticking is normal when you dont run it for a while, mine does that when i dont drive it or turn it on in a long while. but she runs strong.

7:00 Nope it's a manual leaver. The 98 - 02 had mechanical leavers for the front and rear trunks. 02 - 04 had electronic buttons to open them. I think the cable is broken that goes to the front trunk.

@JRGarage, you want to try a tip that may work and save you time, if the Porsche has a cigarette socket, you can buy a "Portable" jump start pack battery, those are cheap i think there one of the Energizer brand, those are not really heavy load but once you connect those to the cigarette socket it will have power, so you can open the hood, then after you can use your regular jump pack. You may want to test that out and will save you some time.

How did you sprinkle the dust on so evenly?

the knocking sounded like an exhaust leak, it probably went away when it warmed up.

Well done 👍 brilliant job

You did great with this car, I love u guy.

The 99 did not suffer from IMS bearing issues to the same extent as later models. Your color is Arena Red. With a grey top. It is more commonly over savannah beige with a black top, but it is still a superb color.

Dude this is crazy you’re in San Jose too! I struck gold the other day at IAA east bay with a 05 E55 AMG! But I really wanna boxter

one car tip if you take the dome light out and unhock the wires to jump it with your charger it will let you open doors ect any light plug will do cheers

That wash was sooooo satisfying!!

"HE DOESN'T HAVE A WATCH!!!!" good lord, I almost got a heart attack! :D

Sasha looks like a nice companion for a supercar drive trip, is she good with a spanner? What I think of the noise is that it sounds very expensive. And you need to turn off the engine until you can change or at least top up oil. I sure am curious know how much the wheels alone are worth?!

What a great find. The Boxster is my fav Porsche, but prefer the coup version.

hey there buddy, you made a great purchase in that Porsche the color is so beautiful, best of luck with ur new purchase

Your coolant level sensor was going off because your expansion tank is most likely blown. Same exact thing happened to me a month ago, light and everything

Check the cooling ventilator when temp sensor is on. Cooling vent and cooling liquid

Most Porsche sports cars have a jumping post in the fuse box in the driver's kick panel. You hook a jump pack to it and it will power the front lid release.

great content. but seriously, not checking coolant and oil before you drive it anywhere seems odd.

The 12 days of Porsche! Love it

Brilliant video

Turn the key to on and wait, the oil level is displayed on the lcd portion of the gauge

wooow I'm so happy for you bro congratulations 👏

Bro had to subscribe Iove your enthusiasm..Great find

Should've got the new battery before washing the car 🚗 brother 👍💯🎅happy holidays

When hooking up a battery always connect positive cable to battery first

Wow. Now this is an apic find. 👍🏽

Man you can talk! :) But you walk the walk too. Inspiring

Happy for you brother

Awesome score! Not a normal thing from Copart.

You are my hero! I want one too.teach me how to do what you do.

Sweet boxster! Surprised to can drive these cars I’m 6’7” and two buddies of mine had this gen boxster new and I cud barely climb in! Very cramped cars, strange for German cars

😅uff great buy 🎉 😁💪🏻 hello from 🇵🇷

My man went manual. God Bless you!

JR I love your energy. 😍⚡

Great looking car. That sound could be bore scoring. Pull the plugs and get a scope down there to have a look.

Very cool!

Great find

This is awesome. Those Boxsters are pretty cool. What do you end up doing with these cars?