Why is my ignition not working on my Porsche 911?
One of the most common electrical items to fail on some of the older 911s is the ignition switch. This failure can show up in any number of ways. The car can refuse to start some of the time, the key may not turn too easily in the ignition, or strange electrical problems like the headlamps flickering on and off may appear.
How do you replace the ignition switch on a Porsche?
When replacing the switch back into the dashboard, you can attach it with four break-off bolts. The view from underneath the dashboard affords us a look at the ignition switch and its electrical connections.
Can a bad ignition switch cause a car to not start?
Electrical systems flickering on and off as you turn the key are a good clue that your switch is worn. Also, a bad switch sometimes causes unexplainable starting problems where the starter coil doesn’t even click. I even had one car that wouldn’t shut off the starter after the engine kicked over.
How to troubleshoot an ignition on a pelican?
Check the plug condition visually and clean the plugs with brass brush. Plug insulator may be cracked and thus “spark” is leaking to ground. Check visually that the breaker points open enough (refer to manual) when manually turning the engine (BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION IS OFF!!)
What causes a Porsche 911 starter to fail?
The electrical portion of the ignition switch is another source of trouble. This small part often wears out and fails after many years. Some symptoms of this problem is an ignition switch that requires a lot of force to start the car. Another symptom is headlamps that flicker on and off when you wiggle the key.
When to replace ignition switch in Porsche 911?
The car can refuse to start some of the time, the key may not turn too easily in the ignition, or strange electrical problems like the headlamps flickering on and off may appear. Either way, the correct solution is to replace all or part of the ignition switch.
Why is my starter light green on my Porsche 911?
With age often comes corrosion, and as we can see simply by looking at the Statue of Liberty, copper corrodes quite easily, leaving a light green layer that doesn’t conduct very well. The solution is to track down the problem in the wiring and fix it.
Is there a problem with my Porsche 911?
At one time or another, everyone will have problems starting their 911. It’s almost inevitable with older cars of any make, and Porsches certainly are not exempt. What do you do when the car won’t crank? There are a few steps and procedures that you can follow to track down the problem.
One of the most common electrical items to fail on some of the older 911s is the ignition switch. This failure can show up in any number of ways. The car can refuse to start some of the time, the key may not turn too easily in the ignition, or strange electrical problems like the headlamps flickering on and off may appear.
When replacing the switch back into the dashboard, you can attach it with four break-off bolts. The view from underneath the dashboard affords us a look at the ignition switch and its electrical connections.
Electrical systems flickering on and off as you turn the key are a good clue that your switch is worn. Also, a bad switch sometimes causes unexplainable starting problems where the starter coil doesn’t even click. I even had one car that wouldn’t shut off the starter after the engine kicked over.
Is there a problem with my Porsche 911 Carrera?
This “D-chunk” problem seems ironically to occur mostly in gently driven cars. 911 Carreras that are driven hard at the track or on the street do not tend to see this type of damage. At least with respect to the track cars, one theory is that these cars tend to have their oil changed much more often.
Are there any projects for a Porsche 911?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s book, 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911. The book contains 240 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.