ilko

I've gotten stranded in the RSA in wet weather due to a defective spark plug wire connector. Wasn't too bad, as soon as it dried up the car started fine and I drove home.

Haven't had the 993 long enough to give it a chance, although I will be taking it to the Canadian Grand Prix in June, so I will give it an opportunity and see how it goes...

Leander

But if you use the ashtray, it breaks

993/907

Tried unlocking door with the key and set off the alarm; the immobilzer is a PITA.

01coccobet

never say,never...............but none to me in 9 yrs.

it's true that after subscribing at this forum i'll:

1 -Buy a DME(where or who could sell me one at reasonable price other than P dealer?)
2 -Carry an extra alt belt(same as above)
3 -Carry an extra remote battery(I know where ;-))

davesnothere

Just to followup - my armchair diagnosis turned out to be incorrect. The starter motor was in fact engaging and cranking when I turned the key, but the engine would not start. I assumed that the starter was in some "nearing the end of its life" failure mode wherein it wasn't able to produce either sufficient revs or torque to turn the engine. Not true.

In fact, what was happening was my crankshaft position sensor was bad. I'm guessing (again) that the sensor is providing feedback on the engine back to the DME which is governing the whole start process. Anyway, the sensor was replaced, and no more hot start problem!

Just something to keep in mind when you're having startup issues.

- Dave

DaveM993

No

Slow Guy

Neither my current 993, the previous 993 Cab or the previous '88 Cab.

Knock on wood...

My993C2

My alternator belt broke today coming home from a day at the track and I didn't have a spare.

Note to self ... start carrying a spare belt + tools.

timothymoffat

I don't want to answer this question. If I do, we all know what will happen. Get it?

1pcarnut

Was thinking exactly the same thing. Feeling sorry for all you guys that answered no. Now you've tempted fate.

ppashley

Once - battery died. My fault, car had been sitting and battery was overdue for a replacement.

IXLR8

A belt went; luckily the alternator belt and not the cooling fan belt.

And luckily I had just installed a new battery which gave me a Reserve Capacity (RC) of 120 minutes at a 25A draw to 10.5V at 80 deg. F (as per definition of RC).

With the stopwatch going and all unnecessary electrics off, I made it home from 110 miles away with a battery voltage of 11.4V. The old battery would have never made it because I already noticed that its capacity was down. A load test as is usually performed to verify a battery's health only tells half the story. In fact, a battery can be in a poor state of health (compared to new) and still start your car.

I now have a voltmeter installed on my center console.

I also have the tools on board to do a belt change. Having a spare belt is of little use without them.

95 C4 993

Dropped my keys in a car wash stall, which in turn caused my immobilizer to quit working. Had to call my girlfriend to bring the extra set of alarm keys. It ended up being the battery but the drop triggered something. Today, I carry 4 extra batteries for my alarm/immobilizers.

KLSpeed27

No issues...knock on wood.
Now I'm woried about this DME relay everyone keeps mentioning - what is it?

polaris 993 sport

In almost 16 years It has never failed me.
Gotta love it! Always starts on the first twist!