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Only problem is fault is so intermittant it will probably be months before I can be sure whether it's sorted it or not!
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In the last three days I have had to call the AA twice to get my '02 996 targa tip going.
I seem to have an intermittent fault so it will sometimes start no problem, sometimes start after a bit of "a fiddle", and sometimes not start at all. Grrrr.
One AA man was very helpfull and seemed to think that it was a starter motor relay issue, the other thought the starter motor itself has gone.
Once it gets going it's fine, and drives likes a dream.
Going to speak to OPC and Ninemaster today but wanted to know if anyone out there has experienced the same problem and had any advice?
Thanks in advance.
Could be the DME relay. A quick and simple fix. Even worth getting one and swapping it. I actually carry a spare as this is a regular issue with a less than £10 fix.
Just walk up to the counter in your local OPC and say can I have a DME Relay for my 02 996 C2. Or to save a few quid (and it is only a few quid) go to any of the on-line Porsche spares people and look in electrical.
The DME relay is basically the fuel pump relay, and they wear out over time. If it fixes the problem (quite likely) go back to the OPC or on-line retailer and get a second one just in case. Most people recommend if it is older than 5 years to bin it and replace.
Hi Sean, I have an intermittant starting fault where my car ('99 C2) sometimes does not start (turns over but does not catch) after a very brief prior start up (e.g. move to another parking space in street etc) so seems like it could be temperature related - the car thinks it's doing a 'warm' start but engine is till cold? Could this be related to the DME relay as above do you think?
Cheers,
Chris
I would swap the relay as the first step in diagnosis. Anyway will mean you have a spare. Otherwise it could be one of the sensors at fault, but I would start with the basics.
Thanks Sean, will give that a try. Only problem is fault is so intermittant it will probably be months before I can be sure whether it's sorted it or not!
Chris
