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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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After a 2 hrs. fast drive. I parked my '07 911s for 30 mins. than restarted and it cranked slowly and did not start. I reset the key position and same result however i *think* I saw "Diagnostic Mode" displayed on the dash. The third restart was normal and everything fine, no faults.

The battery is 5 years old. I'm replacing it tomorrow just for drill.

If anyone has a clue, it might be reassuring!
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 06:56 PM
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After a 2 hrs. fast drive. I parked my '07 911s for 30 mins. than restarted and it cranked slowly and did not start. I reset the key position and same result however i *think* I saw "Diagnostic Mode" displayed on the dash. The third restart was normal and everything fine, no faults.

The battery is 5 years old. I'm replacing it tomorrow just for drill.

If anyone has a clue, it might be reassuring!
Diagnostic mode shows up when battery voltage drops very low, on a dead battery for example. Might be battery, or starter/ alternator cable if it is difficult to start with a warm engine. Report back if the new battery cured the problem.
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Old Mar 7, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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Thanks Rikky will do. New battery ordered. Barring bad luck I'll have it in tomorrow.
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 09:42 AM
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Interstate MTP-H7 (exact match) installed.

So...THAT'S how it's supposed to crank

Are terminal covers necessary? There were none however it is not hard to fashion something.

Thanks Forum

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