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  1. ohberlin
    Hi Richard, would you by chance know where the relais are located; i.e. the one for the starter? Tx, Oliver
  2. ohberlin
    Anyone have comments on this
  3. ohberlin
    I have similar circumstances and I went with the cover. Haven't used it much, lately.
  4. ohberlin
    Engine cranks over right away when the starter finally catches. It seems that outside temps make a difference, e.g. when I go to work early in the morning it's been pretty muggy in NE and warm the last few days (above 70*) and it might take a couple of tries turning the key to start the car. (and I'm off). Going back home in the afternoon has been a breeze. :rolleyes: When it's cooler out it takes longer. Sometimes it seems as though I need to hold the key in the "start" position as if the plunger on the starter solenoid would need to be energized to overcome some sort of resistance ( I'm speculating). Then again, maybe it's a wire problem, or could it be related to the communication between key and immobilizer ( assuming that's how that works/?) Being stuck in the parking lot of my local supermarket failing to start my car is what I'm contending with. :angry: (amongst other items...)
  5. ohberlin
    Normal. Had the same thing happen to me on a '99 996 when driving away from a dealership. They said to drive it a few feet and the light would go off. So it did;... seems normal.
  6. ohberlin
    Hi All, I believe I've exhausted the posts covering ignition but I am still experiencing starting problems on my 1999 C2 coupe with tiptronic. Maybe someone here can provide further help. Shortly after I bought the car in January of this year the trouble starting it began occurring. I cleaned and lubricated the lock which seemed to make a difference for a moment, I bought a new switch which seemed to make a difference for a few days. Then recently I upgraded with a new ignition housing assembly from suncoast ( part #996 347 017 07 ) with the aid of R&R instructions from this forum. ( great instructions, btw ) And I had really hoped that that would cure it. However I am still stuck with a "getaway car" that won't start until I am almoast ready to give up trying ( same results with both keys I've got). Now I'm wondering if there might be a problem with the wiring in the plug connector or maybe the immobilizer or maybe the starter itself. Any ideas...? If it is the starter I understand that it's tricky getting to, is there a link for it on RennTech? I really would appreciate your help in solving this mystery. TxIA Oliver.
  7. ohberlin
    Someone who's been on the scene for a bit suggested that Motul oil is the way to go because Mobil apparently has reduced its friction absorbing polymers and metal components. Anyone have a comment?
  8. ohberlin
    HiJack, I am not a mechanic nor experienced in anything worldwild, but what you describe sounds like Turbo/EGR related issues. You might be on track with that waist gait talk...there might be some black smoke instead if someone were behind you long enough to report back
  9. ohberlin
    Laurent, just wondering if your heat is on at the time.
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