944 S intermittent starting problem

[David 41]

Hi,

Sometimes when I turn the key to start (to start the car) nothing happens.  If I turn it off then turn it on hard, that is more forceful the car will start.

I would guess the ignition switch may have to be replaced but since I've made some expensive wrong guesses in the past I though it best to ask if this problem has been encountered before.  Any advice is welcome.

Regards,

 

Dave Ford

 

[asher681]

Dave, I just replaced my 944 S8's ignition switch, it was only $80 , Labor is another story. my guess 1hr.  Joe Asher, Resentoter VP (from Jamison). 

Are you comming to the meeting in Willow Grove this wednesday ?

[Larry Herman]

Sounds like the switch.  Is this only for the starting part, or is it intermittant to turn on the pre-start functions as well?

[David 41]

Hi Larry,

All the other key functions are OK, it's only the starting that's a problem.

Regards,

Dave

[David 41]

Thanks Joe,

I didn't think the switch would be much, but still with the mistakes I've made with the headlight motor and clutch I wanted more opinions.

I'll try to put it in myself (that always works out so well :?)

I will be at the meeting tomorrow, see you there.

Dave

[David 41]

My guess was wrong again...

Starter solenoid, Porsche doesn't sell them for 944's but hey do have the stater and the solenoid is included.

Dave