Starting Issue
10-07-2018, 03:00 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
If it's not the ignition switch then resell it as many others will soon need one (like me)
10-07-2018, 04:00 PM
#18
For kicks, I tested that relay #7 is in fact receiving 12v to pin#30 and bench tested the relay. Very simple, apply current across 85 and 86 with a 9v battery, test for continuity across 30 - 87. 87 goes direct to the solenoid and is responsible for activating the starter.
10-07-2018, 06:24 PM
#19
A quick update ... seems our good friends at Porsche decided that the Start Lock relay needed to be moved from (996) Relay Support 2, position 7 -> (997) Relay Support 1, position 15. Relay Support 1 btw is no picnic to access.
https://workshop-manuals.com/porsche...ions/page_118/
Since I can't get a new ignition switch today, I decided to hard wire the relay to rule out any other possible power delivery issues to the starter solenoid. I tried RS2#7 of course, and the engine fan kicked on. Then some research, then hardwired RS1#15 and was able to get the starter to crank!! It was a very happy sound. It would not turn over tho so something else in the system is not being energized, which (hopefully) takes me back to a new ignition switch.
Wish me luck.
https://workshop-manuals.com/porsche...ions/page_118/
Since I can't get a new ignition switch today, I decided to hard wire the relay to rule out any other possible power delivery issues to the starter solenoid. I tried RS2#7 of course, and the engine fan kicked on. Then some research, then hardwired RS1#15 and was able to get the starter to crank!! It was a very happy sound. It would not turn over tho so something else in the system is not being energized, which (hopefully) takes me back to a new ignition switch.
Wish me luck.