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Check voltage at the battery while you are at it

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You could also check the voltage at the battery while you are at it.
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Replace ignition switch

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Hi - have you tried replacing the ignition switch?
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You could also check the voltage at the battery while you are at it.
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Replace ignition switch

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Hi - have you tried replacing the ignition switch?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

996 2002 Targa 85K miles Noticed that when I turn the key at best there is a second or two delay with no sound before it starts. At worst I need to turn off and turn back on once or twice before it starts. I does not seem to turn, it is either silent or starts If after driving for a while, I stall. Yeah sometimes I still do that LOL then I need to turn it on or off several times before it starts. Again no turning sounds and no weird sounds just doesn't make any sound until it starts and then it goes fine Does not seem to be a battery issue as battery numbers on display read fine Thanks Jon

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Hi - have you tried replacing the ignition switch? I have heard they can go flakey with odd and random problems. Paul

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No I have not. I kind of wanted to get a sense of possible causes before doing replacements but I will look into that. Thanks

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Supposedly, the ignition switch on these cars can go out. If you had a helper, you could ask them to measure the voltage at the starter during the starting procedure. If there�s voltage at the starter, but no action, then it�s not the switch. You could also check the voltage at the battery while you are at it. Is there also a relay to check? Lastly, there�s a switch on the clutch pedal. To rule that out too, put the car in neutral, double check it�s in neutral, hold the starter position at the ignition switch and pump the clutch pedal to try to engage the starter when the pedal is fully extended.

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