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Old 02-23-2013, 07:22 PM
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I'll probably start my car next weekend for the first time since early November. With my 964 I would pull the DME relay and crank for a while to get oil circulated before starting the engine.

I couldn't find anything in a search, is there some relay or fuse to pull on the GT3 so I can do the same thing?

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Old 02-23-2013, 07:50 PM
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Should be a fuse to pull for fuel pump. Check the document in the fuse panel cover. Or just let it start and idle by itself until you see the OP come up.
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I was going to do the same thing - was told that I should remove the fuel pump fuse and let the engine built up oil pressure. Just found it difficult to exactly locate this fuse - the manual is a bit confusing in that respect. Does anyone here know which exact fuse to pull ? Is this the best way to start up car after hibernation ?
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Thanks, appreciate the suggestion.

Looks like 25 Amp fuse C4 is for the fuel pump.
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There is so much information here. I am amazed every week, great job helping a fellow RL
Old 02-24-2013, 05:22 PM
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C4 is the correct fuse. I've found you really need to pull the fuse, crank the motor for a while until it runs out of fuel, then you're good to do an oil change or hibernate the car.

I've pulled the fuse after an oil change (to build up oil pressure) and the car actually started momentarily.



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