gsanders

My wife took the car to Target. Ran fine. Locked it, went into store. Came back 10 minutes later, unlocked it, won't start. All the lights come on but there is no engine sounds at all. Anyone have any ideas...I hate the thought of having it towed. Thanks.

OH997

Make sure the carpet is not in the way and make sure the clutch is pressed all the way to the floor. The car won't turn over if the clutch is fully depressed.

Chicago996

I'm curious as to what does the dash indicate for the battery power?

kauai_diver

I hope your not leaving it overnight in the Target parking lot! BTW does it make a clicking sound when you try to start?

gsanders

Voltage is a good question...I will check that. The engine makes no sound at all when she tries to start it.

Also, I should have said, I have a tiptronic.

And yes, I need to leave it at Target overnight

Any more ideas?

riozilla

I had exactly the same problem about a year ago.

I have a 6 speed and I had full power in the car, full voltage on battery, nothing blocking clutch pedal and no clicks or anything when key was turned to start and had to have it flat bed towed to the dealer.

Turns out they said that it was the alarm controller which had failed and disabled the starter of the car.

They replaced it under warranty and told me it would have cost about $2K to fix otherwise, although it was Bev Hills Porsche so who knows what it costs elsewhere.

Rio

NiveK

you will likely have full voltage on most battery's unless one of the cells is actually destroyed, now weather or not you have enough amps to crank the car is another quiestion

dhud

Make sure the trans is completely in park and that the brake pedal is depressed while attempting to start. The reverse lock might not be disengaged.

Scouser

Fuse blown.
Third row from top, second fuse from left. 30A.

umn

Guys,
this was posted yesterday. I think she'll be out of the parking lot by now ...

Cheers,
Uwe

Scouser

whatever....

Still useful info for others doing a search in future.

SPR

you might check to make sure the clutch switch is on correctly I accidently kicked it off once-

gsanders

And the winner is!! Ignition Switch. $200 including tow and back on the road. Thanks everyone.

SPR

ah, you didn't mention the symptoms that go with that one though!

gsanders

Mentioned that only symptoms there were...

Thanks