cdickinson
New member
Hi folks, I'm fairly new to porsche ownership so be easy on me......
I finally bought the wife enough shoes and handbags such that she allowed me to buy my Porsche in October just gone and I joined PCGB in December - I haven't been brave enough to post anything until now but I'm now panicing!.....
I've got a 1990 944 S2 cab, 50k FSH (bought from Strasse in Leeds). For those that are interested it's guards red, linen leather (comfort) and in great condition. However....it's a weekend toy and I'm particularly pathetic such that it only comes out on dry days (7 million layers of Zymol applied etc.) - due to this the last time I ran it was about 4 weeks ago when I was out for about an hour and everything was running perfectly. Since then she was put back in the garage, hooked up to the battery conditioner, as usual, put under her cover, and kept warm! I went to take her out last night and she wouldn't start, all electrics seem fine (ie battery doesn't appear flat, all lights are bright). She turned over once then just a 'click' and nothing else. Subsequent trunes of the ignition key give just a faint 'click' from the engine bay - everything electric still has charge and the dash looks fine - the voltage gauge on the dash sits just above 12v.
At this point I need to admit that I forgot to remove the battery conditioner and therefore she was turned over with it attached! I disconnected the conditioner, locked the car (it has remote central locking, alarm and immobiliser - non factory - 'GT') unlocked it all, climbed back in and just get the 'click' again.
So, I thought could the starter motor need 'a turn' (no idea if it helps a 944 but does on old mini's!), popped it into 1st and rolled the car to turn all the 'bits', tried again, still just a 'click'. Then connected her up to jump leads and the wife's car, still just a click - so I'm no assuming the battery is ok! Have also check a few fuses but not all as it felt as though i was p*ssing in the wind a little!
Questions:
1) could the battery conditioner have been a problem (create a spike???) or am I barking up the wrong tree?
2) am I describing a common problem with a solenoid? / starter or other part ?
3) can anyone recommend a process of elimination
4) if I throw in the towel, who do you recommend to take a look at it that are in the nottingham / derby area (PH sportscars / Zentrum ????)
I would describe myself as having good maintenance knowledge but am totally new to Porsche - I have already purchased the rip-off ebay manuals (but only paid a fiver) so can use them to assist if required. I also want to keep the high maintenance records and hence the value in the car so won't delve too far before I need to get 'experts' involved.
I'm sure I've missed some critical detail.....well done if you've read this far!
Any help is much appreciated,
Chris.
p.s. once she is up and running I am planning to introduce myself to region 8 and start joining into the forums, rather than just using you all selfishly for this post.......
I finally bought the wife enough shoes and handbags such that she allowed me to buy my Porsche in October just gone and I joined PCGB in December - I haven't been brave enough to post anything until now but I'm now panicing!.....
I've got a 1990 944 S2 cab, 50k FSH (bought from Strasse in Leeds). For those that are interested it's guards red, linen leather (comfort) and in great condition. However....it's a weekend toy and I'm particularly pathetic such that it only comes out on dry days (7 million layers of Zymol applied etc.) - due to this the last time I ran it was about 4 weeks ago when I was out for about an hour and everything was running perfectly. Since then she was put back in the garage, hooked up to the battery conditioner, as usual, put under her cover, and kept warm! I went to take her out last night and she wouldn't start, all electrics seem fine (ie battery doesn't appear flat, all lights are bright). She turned over once then just a 'click' and nothing else. Subsequent trunes of the ignition key give just a faint 'click' from the engine bay - everything electric still has charge and the dash looks fine - the voltage gauge on the dash sits just above 12v.
At this point I need to admit that I forgot to remove the battery conditioner and therefore she was turned over with it attached! I disconnected the conditioner, locked the car (it has remote central locking, alarm and immobiliser - non factory - 'GT') unlocked it all, climbed back in and just get the 'click' again.
So, I thought could the starter motor need 'a turn' (no idea if it helps a 944 but does on old mini's!), popped it into 1st and rolled the car to turn all the 'bits', tried again, still just a 'click'. Then connected her up to jump leads and the wife's car, still just a click - so I'm no assuming the battery is ok! Have also check a few fuses but not all as it felt as though i was p*ssing in the wind a little!
Questions:
1) could the battery conditioner have been a problem (create a spike???) or am I barking up the wrong tree?
2) am I describing a common problem with a solenoid? / starter or other part ?
3) can anyone recommend a process of elimination
4) if I throw in the towel, who do you recommend to take a look at it that are in the nottingham / derby area (PH sportscars / Zentrum ????)
I would describe myself as having good maintenance knowledge but am totally new to Porsche - I have already purchased the rip-off ebay manuals (but only paid a fiver) so can use them to assist if required. I also want to keep the high maintenance records and hence the value in the car so won't delve too far before I need to get 'experts' involved.
I'm sure I've missed some critical detail.....well done if you've read this far!
Any help is much appreciated,
Chris.
p.s. once she is up and running I am planning to introduce myself to region 8 and start joining into the forums, rather than just using you all selfishly for this post.......
][
