Wouldn't Start

[gaxor]

Hi Forumites!

Just wondering if anyone had a similar experience to me recently, with respect to starting.

The car is a 997.1 C2S and has recently been exhibiting the "no response" when the ignition key is inserted, I have read recent threads regarding this and thus far resetting the alarm/immobiliser has worked. However yesterday evening after being parked at work all day, I turned the key and the engine started immediately, ran for about 3 secs, at which point I heard an audible click, and the engine stopped. This happened for about 5 times, and then on the final attempt, just as I was about to resign and call Porsche assist, it started and stayed running. No prob since

Any thoughts? A faulty relay comes to my mind, maybe exacerbated by the cold (it was -2.0)

Gary

[Martian O]

I had a similar problem with my gen1 Turbo and it turned out to be a faulty earth strap, it never cut out once started though.