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Feb 28, 2011 | 10:03 PM

Speedyellow993

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993 won't start

Hey guys, my friends 993 won't start after sitting outside in snow and rain for two days. Battery is fine and the car cranks but won't turn over.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Al

PS. Could it be the DME?

Feb 28, 2011 | 10:37 PM

Paul902

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Yes, could be DME relay. That would be a good place to start.

Step 2: Gas in it?

Feb 28, 2011 | 10:45 PM

Texas993

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Dme!

Mar 1, 2011 | 12:13 PM

e9stibi

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Another DME vote. Let us know what it was.

Mar 1, 2011 | 07:20 PM

TMc993

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I know you said the starter spins the engine, but Porsche states that there is a starting RPM below which the engine will not start. So, if the battery is weak or if there's a faulty/corroded connection, the starter could spin but not fast enough for the engine to fire. The fact that the car has been sitting in rain and snow for days increases the liklihood of a moisture-related problem.

So, before you start buying parts, get the car in a dry location, get a hair dryer or two, pop the distributor caps off and dry them out. If possible, circulate warm, dry air through the engine compartment for 2-3 hours, and get everything as dry as possible. Make sure the battery clamps are dry and uncorroded and the ground cable is clean and well secured to the pan. Then try to start the car.

Just a suggestion.....Don't ask me how I know this.

Terry