lawrencequinn Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 I have a 2 night ferry crossing to Spain in my 987.2 Boxster. I know that if I double click the key fob it disables the cabin sensor but does anyone know if there is a tilt sensor in the car. Bay of Biscay can be lumpy at any time of year! I don't want to arrive in Bilbao and have a flat battery from the alarm going off. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 I've always left mine unlocked ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 There is a tilt sensor. I'm sure there's a way of disarming it. I'll have a gander in the manual. Last time I went across Biscay on a ferry even the crew were throwing up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrencequinn Posted May 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 1 minute ago, edc said: I've always left mine unlocked Am I right in thinking they lock off the car decks to access once under way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 19 minutes ago, JonSta said: Last time I went across Biscay on a ferry even the crew were throwing up..... And to think I've actually considered it at one point... most of my family had a problem with Newhaven-Dieppe... I've heard Biscay can be really awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpg123 Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 25 minutes ago, edc said: I've always left mine unlocked ... Do they not lock themselves if left unattended? If I recall, mine locks if I get out and leave it for 20-30 secs or so. No alarm though (at least no flashing lights) but you can hear it locking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, lawrencequinn said: Am I right in thinking they lock off the car decks to access once under way? Yes. I've done the Santander trip a few times now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, dpg123 said: Do they not lock themselves if left unattended? If I recall, mine locks if I get out and leave it for 20-30 secs or so. No alarm though (at least no flashing lights) but you can hear it locking... Most cars if you unlock but don't open a door within a certain timeframe then it will lock. If you just switch off the ignition and get out the car and not lock it the car won't lock itself, at least for 986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpg123 Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just now, edc said: Most cars if you unlock but don't open a door within a certain timeframe then it will lock. If you just switch off the ignition and get out the car and not lock it the car won't lock itself, at least for 986. Ah, that's it...good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJ Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 The tilt sensor definitely turns off if you double press the locking button on the key. It’s in the manual somewhere but in a different place from where it tells you that double-pressing turns off the cabin sensor. Somewhere near the back of the manual if my memory is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrencequinn Posted May 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Thanks Brian. I couldn’t find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianJ Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 20 hours ago, lawrencequinn said: Thanks Brian. I couldn’t find it. In my 981 manual it's in the short section specifically on the alarm system (p197). I remember in my 986 and 987 manuals it was in a similar section, but obviously on different page. Specifically mentions turning off the internal sensors if leaving eg animals in the car and turning off the inclination sensor when going on ferries. 2 presses of the key locking button within 2 seconds - direction indicators flash once in response. Different process if you have the comfort entry system (not sure that was offered on 987, can't remember). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrencequinn Posted May 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 I will look again. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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