[Oldspiker]

Hi-

My car is a '76 911S that has been sitting in the garage since I got it in January. A few days ago I started it up and took it around the block and then while I was sitting in the driveway inadvertently (obviously, stupidly) momentarily turned the key in the start direction with the engine running. I then turned the engine off.

Since that time when I turn the key to the start position, there is no activity at the starter motor. I thought I'd ruined the starter so I removed it. When I took it to a shop they bench tested it and it worked just fine. I've reinstalled the starter.

I don't believe any current is getting to the starter. When I turn the key there is a click (a relay engaging?) and then a whirring sound that reminds me of the sound a windshield washer motor makes. This whirring sound continues until I release the key. I'm not sure where it's coming from.

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks a lot.

Bob