Porsche 996/997 Starter Replacement (1998-2008)

Starter motors fail over time: it's just a fact of life. It may be that a starter motor is working fine one day and then all of a sudden dies the next day. Or, sometimes the motor gets weaker and weaker and turns the car over slower and slower. This is a possible sign that you should replace your starter motor. However, before replacing your starter, check the condition of your battery and make sure your ground strap is properly installed (Pelican Technical Article: Porsche 911 Carrera Battery Replacement Trickle Charger Installation). Also check the clutch pedal switch (see Pelican Technical Article: Brake Clutch and Cruise Control Switch Replacement - Porsche 911 Carrera) and the proper operation of the electronic immobilizer system. Try a different ignition key: the key has a built in RFID chip that may have somehow become damaged. If possible, have the system checked using the Porsche factory scan tools (PST-2 or PIWIS)...
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Thanks a lot for sharing your good work.
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Do you have a torque setting for the starter motor bolts please?
Thanks so much