Medevack1

Ok guys here is a little history, the car is a 2004 911 40th anniversary and here is my problem I put the key in the ignition, I turn the key to the on positionand all my lights come on, but when I turn the key to start thw car nothing happens, with the key still pressed on the start position the car finally starts after 30 seconds to a minute sometimes longer, I change the ignition tumbler and still doing the same thing has anyone come across this issue and can someone please help me, btw there are no codes and I have disconnected the battery and reconnected thank you in advance also once the car starts it runs smooth and perfect until i turn it off and back to the same problem.

Medevack1

Old on the left and new on the right.

Ahsai

Checked clutch switch?

Hurdigurdiman

would this video help you out?

Medevack1

thank you i tried what they said on the video and the fuse is there and good. One thing that i was wondering in the video is the guy said " is missing a 7.5 fuse them he puts one in and wallah it turns on but if it was missing how was it running before the problem occurred.

Im still with the problem.

How can i bypass the clutch switch?

Ahsai

The guy in the video has a fuse problem but you don't. Btw, what you replaced was indeed the ignition switch (full of electrical contacts inside) and not the key tumbler, which is very expensive and it seldom fails.

To bypass the clutch switch, just remove the two wires from it and bridge the two wires with a metal paper clip.

Medevack1

So what do you suggest? Im at a point to rip my head off lol

Ahsai

When the no-start condition occurs, jump the clutch switch first and see if you can start the car. If you can, that means the clutch switch is bad. If you still can't that could be the ignition switch, or the start lock relay, or the starter. All needs (much) further troublshooting. See posts #12 and 32 in this thread https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...rn-over-3.html

Medevack1

Awesome thank you!!!

Medevack1

Replaced the battery on the key fob and still nothing, ill be jumping the clutch switch today and see if that works.......

Medevack1

Well i went home today and immediately checked the clutch switch i took a paper clip and jumpped the switch and wallah!!!! Problem fixed she starts !!!!!! Thank you all for the great advise and help!!!!

5CHN3LL

Congrats. +1 to Ahsai, who had the problem diagnosed within an hour of OP's post.

Medevack1

Yes mad props thank you Ahsai.

FRUNKenstein

Ahsai is da man!

Ahsai

I'm just luck this time. Could have been the ignition switch also. However, usually you will see more weird issues when the ignition switch goes and not just a silent no crank.