sanchezdds

I own a GT3 RS and wanted to ask you guys if this is normal....when turning the key to start the car with clutch depressed, the car sometimes does not start. I have to try for about a minute to remove key and start over. Then all of a sudden the car decides to start. Am I doing something wrong here?

triode

Steering wheel must be locked - wiggle to release before turning key.

function12

Do you have floor mats in the car? Try removing or moving them and see if that helps. Pedal might not be going down far enough.

sanchezdds

it's not the steering wheel. A sign comes on the dashboard saying to depress the clutch, but by then I already have it depressed. Very strange...

sanchezdds

OK, I'll try the floor mat. Did not think about that. I hope this is it...
Thanks

drl

Interesting....
My car has just recently begun doing this also. Dont think mats are in the way. Most time starts fine, others i have to really stand on clutch.

ChrisF

I have similar problems with mine. If it's not the mat, it could be the clutch switch. Seem to recall someone here recently having a similar problem and replacing the switch solved the problem.

GTSilver

Yes its the clutch sensor, just send over to the dealer it will be done under warranty as this is exactly what happened to my brothers 997.1 GT3RS. I think it was a recall.

rmag

x3. Had mine replaced in the RS a few months ago

axhoaxho

Another vote for the clutch sensor.

Pablobravo

Yep.... clutch sensor. A friend had it replaced on her '10 GT3 with 8K miles. I've had this happen to me a few times if clutch is not fully in.....

sanchezdds

Guys, thank you so much for all your input. I thought I was going crazy for a moment there...
I will call the dealership tomorrow.

fjpdds

Weird, mine did the same thing today and the mat was not an issue.
"Clutch sensor" huh? I'll discuss that with dealer service rep.

Space Coast GT3

Me too! My Clutch sensor switch was replaced under warrantee a few months back. I had the same start issues. I understood once the problem occurs it's best to have fixed sooner rather than later as it will continue to get worse and worse until point of failure. Any guesses how I learned that?

drl

Very good to know. Thanks!