My 914 won't turn over. |
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My 914 won't turn over. |
jeffff |
May 27 2008, 03:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 27-May 08 From: canada Member No.: 9,107 Region Association: None |
Hello, my name is Jeff and I'm the proud owner of a 73 914, 2.0 liter. I've had the car for awhile now and it has been nothing but fun and an absolute joy to own and drive.
I've been driving the car consistantly since the snow has melted and it has given me no problems........until now. After driving the car all weekend I go to start the car yesterday, and nothing, it will not turn over. It is NOT the battery, it's new, I boosted it just to make sure. I have power everywhere....gauges, radio, lights etc. Assuming it's an electrical issue I removed the fuse box to get a better look. While trying to start it I receive a "clicking" noise from the relay (black round one), far left, drivers side. I swapped out that relay for another one, it did not help. I'm stumped. Occasionally I've had to "turn the key hard" to get it to turn over. I'm thinking that this once occasional problem has become a permanent problem, but I could be wrong. I was thinking of possibly removing the steering colomn cover to gain access to the ignition switch. It could be the problem. Is this difficult to do? Hopefully my issue is just a 914 idiosyncrassy and was hoping to get some advice or suggestions from you guys. Any input greatly appreciated. Jeff |
Rand |
May 27 2008, 05:53 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Ok, come on down, beer on me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
You wouldn't happen to have a remote switch like this? (Or the parts to rig one up?) (IMG:http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/35400-35499/35448.gif) Makes for a little more civilized way of testing. I would do one final bit of testing before pulling the starter. (IMG:http://4nets.com/baldwinpowersports/images/starterscrewdriver.jpg) In the pic above, red arrow to green arrow - I assume that's where you ran the screwdriver. Make sure you got a good solid connection there. If only for a second. If that check was a little weak it will buzz and spark and make you flinch. Has to be a rock solid short to try and crank. You could check red to blue... that would make the starter spin without engaging the flywheel. So, assuming that all checks out, then I'm with you on the solenoid ---- PROVIDING you have made sure your connections are good and clean - including the braided ground strap between the transmission and the trunk floor. At that point, sounds like a starter swap is in order. |
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