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  1. Update: So without making any changes or tests on electricals, I decided to try to start the car this morning. This time when I cranked it, I held the throttle down to the floor... continued to crank... released throttle....continued to crank....pushed throttle to foor and held.... then VROOM! (took about 10-12 seconds of cranking). After it started, it sounded normal and I drove it around with no problems. Plenty of power, and smooth idling. I drove it straight to my Porsche mechanic, turned it off and discussed the starting problem with him. He suggested that it may have been flooded, and caused cylinder washout. I have never heard of this, but I guess the fuel would wash the oil from the rings as it sat. Then the morning it didn't start, the compression was reduced, making the engine spin as though the starter wasn't even engaging. I know that the day before it didn't start, I did a cold start, moved the car about 50 ft, turned it off, started it again after about 30 min, and then parked it. Maybe this had something to do with it. Anyway, I hope the problem is gone. Thanks for the help as always! I'll update in a few days and let you guys know if things are still ok. Geoff So my 2001 2.7 manual 101,000 miles. just had exactly the same problem! - Same cause (backed out of driveway 30 feet to let truck in, drive back later, leave over night). Would not start the next morning - same symptoms - feels like no compression. This works but it's a scarily long 15+ seconds of cranking then huge amount of white smoke as it fires. Drove till hot - no smoke - runs fine. This forum just saved me a tow and dealer costs! Thanks RennTech!!!
  2. Thanks so much Loren. Let me try after the WAIT expires....!
  3. I would appreciate some help - many thanks! CDR-220 Model 4462 S/N Y5047973 Thanks! Dave
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