DIY Replace 2016 Boxster S Battery Replacement with Autel AP200
Car model and year: 2016 Boxster S Purpose: replace the battery Because the car had reached a ripe old age of 5 years and 6 months this week (late July 2015 build date for the car). ever so slightly slower crank speed when starting the engine cold. What to do next? Option 1. go to Porsche dealer Called my favorite Porsche dealer. They wanted $416.95 including tax for just the battery and "$165 to $250" for labor "depending on what the car requires". Option 2. Buy a battery for $200 online first Step 1. One of my favorite shop has one for $200 that appears to be an exact replica of the OEM battery, right down to the Ah rating and cold cranking amps. Same dimensions, same exact external physical features. So I buy it online and take my old battery over to compare it. Put it side-by-side and yes, it's 100% identical including the 70 Ah rating and 760 CCA. Done. Step 2. take the new battery to the Porsche dealer for "adaptation" the new batte...