Sam CS 05

Hi,
I have had few episodes of starter skipping and not engaging the engine...I hear a fast motor spinning sound as I turn the key with no action from the engine.

I called the dealer and the possible explanation was that the starter may not be engaging the flywheel.

Does it look like that I need a new starter? could it be the ignition switch as discussed before in the forum?
TIA,
Sam

ltc

I'm going to with Kevin on your original post regarding that noise you heard upon start after an oil change.
It sounds like your have a defective starter (bendix).

Fred R. C4S

You should get this fixed soon. A failed bendix can cause the starter pinion to chew up the teeth on the flywheel. I'd hate to see you need a new flywheel in addition to a starter because you neglected this problem until later.

Cheers,

Sam CS 05

Thanks ltc and pardon me for not understanding the term Bendix the first time (i even looked it up in the dictionary...my face is turning red). I just want to make sure before driving to all the way to RI ... assume it's not covered under CPO warranty...oh well.

Thanks Fred, the car is parked until going to the dealer, the flywheel and clutch were replaced only 3 months ago, so I will be very careful.

Sam

ltc

PCNA has announced that the CPO program is being expanded to include many more items than before.
Check with the dealer for additional details.

Sam CS 05

thanks, I will
Sam

Sam CS 05

update: P Service rep. confirmed defective starter covered under CPO.

adam_

Does that retroactively change all CPOs??? Or only cars CPOd after the expanded CPO was announced in Aug 2008?

A

thth

Adam,

I have talked to local Porsche dealer 2 days ago, he says new one applies to after August only. Prior to that, the old CPO is taking placed.

Sam CS 05

is it to help with declining auto sales?

ltc

PCNA would never admit to that, trust me. Spun a totally different way.

Glad to hear the starter is covered. Simple fix.