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What's Wrong with my 911?
I have a 1976 911 cabriolet (conversion) with a '79 3.0 engine in it. Today I went out to start the car, and I turned the key, I heard the fuel pump was running, which is normal, and then when I attempted to start the car, I heard a "click" and the car died. I tried re-starting it, but it was totally dead. Nothing happened. The fuel pump did not run or anything. I went out to charge the battery, but the battery was fine. Could this be a starter or solenoid problem?
Thanks!
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04-24-2005, 05:28 PM
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Do you have the other normal functions with the key on, such as the waning lights, etc? Do the headlights come on? Radio playin' some forgotten song?
Pat
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It could be a bad electrical connection such as a battery terminal connection that is corroded and/or not tight.
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Thank you for your suggestions. I played with the power cable, and it was loose, and now the car starts fine. Thank you again for your help. Maybe my 400th post brought me the luck?
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04-24-2005, 05:55 PM
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1976 Porsche 911 3.0
