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| jeffff |
 May 27 2008, 03:48 PM
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Hello, my name is Jeff and I'm the proud owner of a 73 914, 2.0 liter. I've had the car for awhile now and it has been nothing but fun and an absolute joy to own and drive.
I've been driving the car consistantly since the snow has melted and it has given me no problems........until now. After driving the car all weekend I go to start the car yesterday, and nothing, it will not turn over. It is NOT the battery, it's new, I boosted it just to make sure. I have power everywhere....gauges, radio, lights etc. Assuming it's an electrical issue I removed the fuse box to get a better look. While trying to start it I receive a "clicking" noise from the relay (black round one), far left, drivers side. I swapped out that relay for another one, it did not help. I'm stumped. Occasionally I've had to "turn the key hard" to get it to turn over. I'm thinking that this once occasional problem has become a permanent problem, but I could be wrong. I was thinking of possibly removing the steering colomn cover to gain access to the ignition switch. It could be the problem. Is this difficult to do? Hopefully my issue is just a 914 idiosyncrassy and was hoping to get some advice or suggestions from you guys. Any input greatly appreciated. Jeff |
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jeffff My 914 won't turn over. May 27 2008, 03:48 PM
messix get a volt meter and get under the car and have so... May 27 2008, 04:18 PM ConeDodger If you want them to turn over you have to start tr... May 27 2008, 04:19 PM 736conver Sounds like multiple problems.
One you have a ign... May 27 2008, 04:20 PM jeffff I'm almost positive that it's not the batt... May 27 2008, 04:29 PM
ConeDodger
I'm almost positive that it's not the bat... May 27 2008, 04:42 PM So.Cal.914
You can train it with one of these. :)
May 27 2008, 04:57 PM jeffff Drop the lower dash...I'm confused. Isn't... May 27 2008, 04:57 PM Jeffs9146 1. Place the car in neutral
2. Turn the key to the... May 27 2008, 05:13 PM Phoenix 914-6GT Well, The lower dash pad blocks some of the access... May 27 2008, 05:17 PM swl Welcome aboard Jeff.
You could try the 'scr... May 27 2008, 05:24 PM jeffff OK I jumped the car with a screwdriver.........It ... May 27 2008, 05:32 PM Rand I would bet it is the ignition switch. They crack ... May 27 2008, 05:35 PM jeffff
I'll bet a beer the screwdriver trick will cr... May 27 2008, 05:39 PM Rand lol.... I saw your post after I entered mine. You ... May 27 2008, 05:41 PM jeffff You owe me a beer!! Starter's gotta c... May 27 2008, 05:42 PM jeffff OOPS I did it wrong, It's turning over just fi... May 27 2008, 05:48 PM jeffff
OOPS I did it wrong, It's turning over just f... May 27 2008, 05:58 PM Rand Ok, come on down, beer on me. :beer2: :lol:
You wo... May 27 2008, 05:53 PM Rand Dammit, you did it again! :lol: No, you owe ME... May 27 2008, 05:54 PM SLITS If you jumped between the spade terminal (yellow w... May 27 2008, 05:57 PM jeffff Ok
Red + Yellow.... I get the car to turn over
R... May 27 2008, 06:14 PM Tom Jeff,
No, doesn't have to be the ignition ... May 27 2008, 06:20 PM jeffff
Jeff,
No, doesn't have to be the ignition... May 27 2008, 06:43 PM Jeffs9146
:Qarl: :Qarl: :Qarl: :Qarl: :Qarl: :Qarl: ... May 27 2008, 06:21 PM Rand I agree with Tom. Good answer.
However, I don... May 27 2008, 06:24 PM yellow914 Hi Jeff,
I just did the ignition switch replacem... May 27 2008, 06:46 PM jeffff
Hi Jeff,
I just did the ignition switch replace... May 27 2008, 07:03 PM jeffff Is it possible to bypass that relay using a wire w... May 27 2008, 06:52 PM ConeDodger
Is it possible to bypass that relay using a wire ... May 27 2008, 07:40 PM yellow914 I followed the article from "Pelican Parts... May 27 2008, 07:00 PM yellow914 Yep! Pelican is pretty good, I think it was ab... May 27 2008, 07:05 PM SLITS 1.) Push and rotate horn pad approx 40 degrees and... May 27 2008, 07:06 PM jimkelly mine would not crank over either.
tested solenoid... May 27 2008, 07:10 PM rhodyguy then clean the terminals and clamps on the battery... May 28 2008, 12:34 AM jeffff Just ordered the part, $7.25 and $20 shi... May 28 2008, 12:31 PM yellow914 wow! $20.00 bucks to ship a pary that cou... May 28 2008, 06:43 PM swl yep - cross border - we get nailed with some prett... May 28 2008, 08:52 PM jeffff Bloody Hell.
I received the new switch a few days... Jun 12 2008, 06:08 PM swl Well now you have to play the game of follow the y... Jun 12 2008, 07:45 PM jeffff The yellow wire goes from the starter to the relay... Jun 13 2008, 05:06 PM Tom Jeffff,
While you are checking the yellow wire... Jun 13 2008, 05:16 PM Gint This car running yet? Jun 19 2008, 06:41 PM jeffff NO it's not, thanks for asking.
I haven't... Jun 21 2008, 01:48 PM Tom Jefff,
Try this, Pull the yellow wire off of ... Jun 23 2008, 10:01 PM jeffff I got it running, I just cleaned up a few connec... Jun 26 2008, 05:12 PM Tom No, the battery was not too strong. Probably just ... Jun 26 2008, 05:24 PM Gint
No, the battery was not too strong. Probably just... Jun 26 2008, 09:13 PM kerensky For anyone dealing with general gremlins like this... Jun 26 2008, 05:46 PM jeffff I cleaned everything. The 12 pin connector, 16 pi... Jun 30 2008, 01:01 AM ericread You done good! :trophy:
It doesn't mat... Jun 30 2008, 01:25 PM wobbletop Bump (pun intended?)
The wife was getting tired o... Jul 17 2009, 01:15 PM  |
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