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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Default HEEEEELLLLPPPP NEEDED... car doesn't start!!

Tried to start the car this morning and all lights on dash came on, but engine didn't turn at all. Did not hear any clicking or anything else either.

Think it would be the battery, but find it strange that all lights on dash are working and electric locks are working as well. I did take my remotetop out last night (hence, had to tinker with the electrical box under the driver's chair)... could it be that I tripped a fuse or something? Don't want to get a Nicolaas special... tow the car, just to find out that a $2 fuse could have solved it. What do you think?

Car is still underwarranty and CPO, so did call Porsche and they can come by later today to try to jump the car.

Please help!
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I would first make sure that the clutch pedal is indeed activating the safety switch at the bottom of its travel and check any connections you played with. You should hear a slight click when the pedal reaches the floor.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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remotetop?
did u make sure the tight the connection to the black box?
this happened to me when i installing my remote top too. u really need to push the cable back to the box very hard.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pl
remotetop?
did u make sure the tight the connection to the black box?
this happened to me when i installing my remote top too. u really need to push the cable back to the box very hard.
So this box does control more than just the chair and can actually somehow keep the car from starting??
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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THE BOX UNDER SEAT IS THE ALARM CONTROL, IF IT ISNT HOOKED UP ITS NOT GONAN START
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 99firehawk
THE BOX UNDER SEAT IS THE ALARM CONTROL, IF IT ISNT HOOKED UP ITS NOT GONAN START
YES. I just had my alarm system module go bad and had the same symptoms you had. Replaced under warranty and all is good. (this does not mean it is your problem...there are many reasons to explain your symptoms).
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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Indeed, that was the issue. Took the chair out (again) and tightened the connector.
Thanks!!
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