Sat a while, now won't start!
03-09-2003, 07:44 PM
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Sat a while, now won't start!
I finally finished refurbishing the interior of my 911, and I attempted to start it after ~3 months of sitting, and nothing. The battery was dead from a door being left open or something, but when I jumped it the engine cranked, but no fire. I can smell fuel, so I assume the problem is electrical.
Does anyone have ideas or have experienced this before??
Does anyone have ideas or have experienced this before??
03-09-2003, 10:09 PM
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I had similar symptoms with my 82 and was certain it wasn't the battery because the engine turned over as you described. I got my wallet ready and visited my mechanic, he checked the battery and changed it and I haven't had a problem since. It seems that the battery wasn't quite good enough to get the engine to fire! Just my personal experience though.
03-10-2003, 12:45 AM
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Battery - there are small drains on the battery that can reduce the power after about 4 weeks. If you let the car sit that long, best to disconnect the battery.
Just charge it overnight and you should be fine.
Just charge it overnight and you should be fine.