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There you will be able to find step by step procedures for troubleshooting and repairing your ride.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I recently purchased a 1999 996 C4 with 85K miles. One of the issues I am would like to correct is the car not starting. Have to turn the key back to 0 multiple times to get it to start. The previous owner said I should wait tile the oil level timer counts down before starting. Is this true? Should I wait for the oil level timer to count down? I also am cannot open the trunk or frunk as some say. I must have someone pull the lever in the car while lifting on the trunk to open. Cycling the lock has no effect on the problem. I did remove all carpeting, tools, spare tire and covers in the trunk and unplugged a light.

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Welcome Prairie Dog and congratulations on the new ownership experience. If you have not taken a look yet, we have a section dedicated to "How To" Articles . There you will be able to find step by step procedures for troubleshooting and repairing your ride. Welcome to our community, hopefully some resident experts can provide insight for your 911's issues.

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Welcome! The low oil on the graph doesn't have anything to do with your car not starting. It could be the ignition switch. I really don't know. When my switch went bad, I didn't have headlights, wipers and heater. Not taking anything away from this wonderful website but go to Renntech.org. It is a no nonsense site that is for all of us that like the DIY. Good troubleshooting info. I had trouble starting my car intermittently with even a new battery and it ended up being a wore out starter.

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Problem fixed. Broken wire in the wiring harnesses located around the ignition.

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