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Yellowbird RS 02-06-2004 07:12 PM

Please Help Me My Lady Doesn"t Start Up
 
When I turn the key, the starter sounds poor. However, if I push the car, it runs perfectly.
What should I do?
Thanks for your help,

911 Carrera 1974
2.7 lts.

HarryD 02-06-2004 07:30 PM

Hmmm..

Sounds like...

Weak Battery? What is the voltage on the battery when she is off, when she is running? Should be 12 and 13.5-14v

Corrodded battery terminals? Pull the battery cables and clean those suckers. If you have corrosion building there, this can weaken the starter.

Corroded connectors on the starter motor? Take them off and clean, if they get dirty, the flow of power to the motor is cut back.

She has been ignored for a few weeks and she needs some TLC? Drive her some more.

pwd72s 02-06-2004 08:03 PM

Assuming it's not regulator or alternator, and you do need a new battery? You may want to take a peek at the Optima...

al lkosmal 02-06-2004 09:02 PM

your lady?

fintstone 02-06-2004 10:08 PM

I agree, probably battery problem..I recommend Optima also.

k9handler 02-07-2004 04:05 AM

check all connections (battery, starter, and ground strap) and make sure they are all clean and secure. Weak battery sounds like the main problem but it's all possibly at fault since it's electronics (I don't understand it). Good luck.

filou 02-09-2004 08:22 AM

First, do a load test on your battery. Test your starter. If everything is fine, i suspect a drop of voltage do to high resistance in the cricuit. It could be corrosions at contacts, worn out cables (they do wear out).
Good luck.
Phil.

Yellowbird RS 02-09-2004 08:51 PM

Thanks to all
I buy a new battery (optima) and now I'm changing some old cables


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