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Old 07-19-2010, 12:42 AM
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Hi,
Today I went to take the 993 for a drive to get gas and go to the store.
I drive the car 2 or 3 times a month.

I went to start it and it didnt start, the engine would turn over and nothing check engine light was on.
The fuel level look low so I thought maybe I ran to low on fuel.
I added about 1 gallon , when in side for about a hour to do some other things and came out and it started.
I pulled it out and drove down the alley about 50 yrds and while climbing up a hill the check engine light came on and it died.
I let it roll down to level ground and waited a min and it started.
I did a lap around the house and drove streight to the gas station to fill up about 3 miles from the house.
I filled the car with it running and pulled out to the light , and it dies again , check engine light.
This time no starting , it would turn over and start to fire , then nothing .
I get towed home, and in front of the house it starts again , and I drive it around to the garage (100 yrd) died again , check engine light .

The car is a 1995 with 81,000 miles
is this the DME relay? or should I look at something else?
I wanted to see the forums thoughts before I tow it to the Porsche dealer.

Thanks
Old 07-19-2010, 01:21 AM
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Your problem sounds fuel related. I would start there. First, the DME relay. Worth buying and itf it's not the culprit it's good to have a spare. From there I'd test the fuel pump and swap the fuel filter.

Let us know how it goes.

Cheers,
Joe
Old 07-19-2010, 01:25 AM
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Agreed.... start with the easy stuff first. DME then fuel filter then check for loose wires then dealer.
Old 07-19-2010, 07:20 AM
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Last time it was started was it quick on and off? I started mine one time just long enough to pull it forward and shut it off right away......next time I tried to start it I had a hard time. Now when I wash it and need to pull it back in the garage I let it warm up a bit.
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DME relay...


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