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 |
Tom |
Jun 26 2008, 05:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
No, the battery was not too strong. Probably just bad connections as you indicated you found some and cleaned them up. Could have been the battery terminals also.
Just for others who run into this problem, which connections were dirty? Tom |
Gint |
Jun 26 2008, 09:13 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,093 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
No, the battery was not too strong. Probably just bad connections as you indicated you found some and cleaned them up. Could have been the battery terminals also. Just for others who run into this problem, which connections were dirty? Tom I just bought a new battery (550 CCA to replace a 450 CCA) because I had the same symptoms you had. Which is why I bumped the thread and asked if the car was running yet. I could start the car with a remote switch, roll start it, jumpstart it, 13.5 VDC at the battery when the car was running. When I shut it down the last time and measured the battery voltage it was 11.2 VDC. Off to the auto parts store I went. The battery also tested bad on their tester. Running like a champ again. |
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