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Lights, But No Start, Ignition Switch? Clutch Bypass?
trevtop replied to trevtop's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
Do you have a recommendation where to get one of these? Is there a way to waterproof it? -
I have a 1998 Boxster that hasn't been too well-cared-for and it recently got rained on in one of our monsoons (when the water comes down sideways). The windows had been acting up lately, but the real problem is that the CAR WON'T START. The fuses look ok, but the relay (bottom left of the bank behind the fuseblock) makes a clicking noise. Is this the starter relay? Is this the problem? When the key is inserted, everything lights up normally, but there is no turn-over of the starter motor. Is it possibly the clutch engagement? Can I bypass the clutch to start it? To see if that's the problem. Lastly, I've noticed that the ignition switch is a common failure. Does this describe an ignition switch failure? My tendency would be to replace the switch and hope for the best, moving to the relay and the starter motor after that. I'm hoping to avoid a costly tow to the dealership. All thoughts are appreciated.