THANK YOU! Exactly the same symptoms, checked terminals on recently replaced battery. Negative tight enough for all other services but no longer for starting demand. Very subtle difference. Make sure terminal clamps are TIGHT first! Could save lots of diagnostics!
Brilliant...fixed mine after installing an after market radio...E1 blew with exactly the same problems...there's even a spare 7.5 fuse in the fuse holder. Many thanks.
I will say finding your video helped with the same issue we've had with our 2001 Carrera. Spent 400.00 at our local shop and thought it was good to go but the turn key and no start came back. We drive it infrequently. Now I try to once a week but it was two weeks till I last got to drive it to work and back. Had the start issues going to and coming home. Took a lot of attempts and turning the key without cranking for memory reset several times and luckily got it to start. Next night got home from driving my WRX and went to crank the 911 and it worked. Next morning went to drive it to work and no go. After several minutes I gave up. Took CRP cleaner today an blasted the hell out of the fuse box and the ignition key area several times. Also had removed and reseated all the 7.5 amp fuses as well. Turned the key and it worked. Came back a little later and tried again and it did not. Did all three things again and it would not work. Reseated the 7.5 amp fuses again and it started. Looked back now at what all the shop had checked and the alarm/ door lock (central locking system alarm) is the code they could not get to clear. They had cleaned and checked every other connection and checked the ecu box as well. Now when this first happened and once we did get it to run the throttle had no response as well. That's all gone now. It will start and sputter and konk out first time it starts though. So I think the fuse is the key. It is not blown but there is a contact issue going on in my opinion. I'm buying 5 and replacing the one for the lock system and save the rest for spares. I hope it works. If not it's find an audi base ignition switch next to replace since these are no longer available. your video is helpful but is not detailing the real issue enough. I found a ton of threads about it on 996 and 997 era 911's and boxsters and it's not uncommon apparently.
You just made my day!!! Been trying to figure this out for straight up 2 hours, after changing the radio on a customer car, fitter with Japanese alarm systems. (I don't speak Japanese)
Did you tightened the loose negative battery terminal clamp to fix it or by replacing the 7.5 amp fuse??? I notice it was very loose while the video was rolling.
Doesn't make sense...why was the fuse gone? I have this problem but I just keep removing the key and trying again. Eventually it cranks over. That's not a fuse issue. Basically, if your troubleshooting skills were worth your salt then you would have checked the fuse box before fuxing around with the code reader. You should have cleaned/tightened those battery terminals as well. This video is worthless and you have wasted all our time. When I find out the true reason the key doesn't start the car I will make a video and send you the link
I thought everyone that was thanking this guy were being stupid and joking about it being sarcastic but now myself cannot thank him enough for saving me sooo much money and time and hassle. Thank god I only spent one full night troubleshooting with no luck bc I watched his video then gave it a try 8 hours later and bam!!! My 7.5 fuse was blown and was in a parking lot of grocery store bc I was tinkering with my head unit!! Fuck everyone on here that had talked their shit fkn internet trolling clowns. And thank u genuinely my friend for taking your time to share this issue bc u saved me so much time and money that I do not have was like a blessing. I too screamed soo loud when I popped that new 7.5 fuse in and it turned over. 👏👏👍🤝🤙🙏
Thank you so much. I've just spent 4 hours trying to diagnose this issue..... You've saved me a ton of money at the dealership..... Thanks for sharing.
WOWWW. THANK YOU!. took me weeks to finally get to your video, couldn't start my car everyone was saying " immobilizer / alarm / ignition switch / remote dead etc etc… ) great video
Peter Harris seriously. Me too. I was messing around with my deck and all night troubleshooting and wasn’t until the morning I wastched this video and thought was bs but was my problem!! That fuse was blown in my unit. This guy I wanna buy him something he deserves something. Lol
Ours was traced down to the clutch had to be floored really hard while holding the ignition switch in the crank position. There is a switch that verifies that the clutch is depressed, before the engine can start. I. Now have to figure out if it requires replacement or if there is an adjustment
+Boudewijn van Heezik The most likely actual problem is that it is the starter since it wears down and will still occasionally start the car. I have no idea how this could be caused by a missing fuse.
Check battery voltage.. if it's above 12.0 or so, you should at least hear the click of the starter solenoid.. if you don't hear anything, even a click, and you have enough voltage to at least generate some starter action, it's probably the starter.
As you were attaching the negative lead to the batterry. I could clearly see that the cable was loose on the baterry negative terminal.
Why was the fuse missing in the first place?
So all you did was put a fuse back in after it was removed... well done.
The neg terminal is lose. That's the problem.
THANK YOU! Exactly the same symptoms, checked terminals on recently replaced battery. Negative tight enough for all other services but no longer for starting demand. Very subtle difference. Make sure terminal clamps are TIGHT first! Could save lots of diagnostics!
Why was the fuse not there?
Yes that is my question too
Your negative battery cable clamp is too loose...
Brilliant...fixed mine after installing an after market radio...E1 blew with exactly the same problems...there's even a spare 7.5 fuse in the fuse holder. Many thanks.
I will say finding your video helped with the same issue we've had with our 2001 Carrera. Spent 400.00 at our local shop and thought it was good to go but the turn key and no start came back. We drive it infrequently. Now I try to once a week but it was two weeks till I last got to drive it to work and back. Had the start issues going to and coming home. Took a lot of attempts and turning the key without cranking for memory reset several times and luckily got it to start. Next night got home from driving my WRX and went to crank the 911 and it worked. Next morning went to drive it to work and no go. After several minutes I gave up. Took CRP cleaner today an blasted the hell out of the fuse box and the ignition key area several times. Also had removed and reseated all the 7.5 amp fuses as well. Turned the key and it worked. Came back a little later and tried again and it did not. Did all three things again and it would not work. Reseated the 7.5 amp fuses again and it started. Looked back now at what all the shop had checked and the alarm/ door lock (central locking system alarm) is the code they could not get to clear. They had cleaned and checked every other connection and checked the ecu box as well. Now when this first happened and once we did get it to run the throttle had no response as well. That's all gone now. It will start and sputter and konk out first time it starts though.
So I think the fuse is the key. It is not blown but there is a contact issue going on in my opinion. I'm buying 5 and replacing the one for the lock system and save the rest for spares. I hope it works. If not it's find an audi base ignition switch next to replace since these are no longer available. your video is helpful but is not detailing the real issue enough. I found a ton of threads about it on 996 and 997 era 911's and boxsters and it's not uncommon apparently.
What ended up being your fix here? Considering 996 with starting issue
You just made my day!!! Been trying to figure this out for straight up 2 hours, after changing the radio on a customer car, fitter with Japanese alarm systems. (I don't speak Japanese)
Did you tightened the loose negative battery terminal clamp to fix it or by replacing the 7.5 amp fuse??? I notice it was very loose while the video was rolling.
Doesn't make sense...why was the fuse gone? I have this problem but I just keep removing the key and trying again. Eventually it cranks over. That's not a fuse issue. Basically, if your troubleshooting skills were worth your salt then you would have checked the fuse box before fuxing around with the code reader. You should have cleaned/tightened those battery terminals as well. This video is worthless and you have wasted all our time. When I find out the true reason the key doesn't start the car I will make a video and send you the link
So where is your video?
Holy moly !!, i need to try that !!, i just ran into your video !! Thank you! BUBBA!!
Thank you so much! I know this is an old vid but it worked like a charm on 996 911! thanks again!
Could try actually connecting the negative battery cable🙄
1:30 ! commence déjà par refixer la borne négative de ta batterie !!
Well, Well, if it isn't Alister bavariandominator jeff johnson Satchel😆
Someone STOLE your E1 fuse??? ... seriously WTF is going on here?
Thanks sooo much dude! That fixed my problem as well. $0!!
tigthen the - on your battery....
You my friend!!!! Solved my issue. Seems I blew mine while changing Head units
how can you lose a fuse??? Or did you remove it to cause the defect????
Loose ground clamp! fake fix!!!
I thought everyone that was thanking this guy were being stupid and joking about it being sarcastic but now myself cannot thank him enough for saving me sooo much money and time and hassle. Thank god I only spent one full night troubleshooting with no luck bc I watched his video then gave it a try 8 hours later and bam!!! My 7.5 fuse was blown and was in a parking lot of grocery store bc I was tinkering with my head unit!! Fuck everyone on here that had talked their shit fkn internet trolling clowns. And thank u genuinely my friend for taking your time to share this issue bc u saved me so much time and money that I do not have was like a blessing. I too screamed soo loud when I popped that new 7.5 fuse in and it turned over. 👏👏👍🤝🤙🙏
Thank you so much. I've just spent 4 hours trying to diagnose this issue..... You've saved me a ton of money at the dealership..... Thanks for sharing.
Ha ha the old fuse, sounds like your muffler bearings are a bit worn after the car started.
wait, what? muffler bearings? WTF are they?
GREAT FUCKING VIDEO.......................................... THANK YOU
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Thank you for sharing I think this is happening to me now
Thank you very much, I only removed the fuse, and put it right back and the car started!!
Thanks man - life saver !!!!!
WOWWW. THANK YOU!. took me weeks to finally get to your video, couldn't start my car everyone was saying " immobilizer / alarm / ignition switch / remote dead etc etc… ) great video
Thats the best video for fixing this problem! Thank you!
Thank you for the solution!
What model obd scanner are you using?
Thanks for the vid. Broke down in the Halfords car park blew a fuse when I removed the stereo an hour wasted brilliant information 👍
Peter Harris seriously. Me too. I was messing around with my deck and all night troubleshooting and wasn’t until the morning I wastched this video and thought was bs but was my problem!! That fuse was blown in my unit. This guy I wanna buy him something he deserves something. Lol
fake issues?
i have the exact same issue but mine still won't start after changing the fuse!!!
Just happen to have a fuse in his hand? Smashing😂
I owe you dinner. Brilliant. It was the damn E1 fuse.
Ours was traced down to the clutch had to be floored really hard while holding the ignition switch in the crank position. There is a switch that verifies that the clutch is depressed, before the engine can start. I. Now have to figure out if it requires replacement or if there is an adjustment
I can't start my boxster...I think is the fuse or I don't know..start and sometimes I have to wait like 5 min.
Excellent video.. thank you!
My steering audio controls stopped responding today, they were fine when i arrived home last night.
Likely a fuse as well
great video!
U R Awesome man!
I have the exact same thing, there is electricity, airco blows, but when I turn the key nothing happens. The fuse is ok, any other thoughts?
+Boudewijn van Heezik The most likely actual problem is that it is the starter since it wears down and will still occasionally start the car. I have no idea how this could be caused by a missing fuse.
Check battery voltage.. if it's above 12.0 or so, you should at least hear the click of the starter solenoid.. if you don't hear anything, even a click, and you have enough voltage to at least generate some starter action, it's probably the starter.
How the hell can it be a dead battery when it doesn't even crank up?
+Marius Bogdan Rujoiu almost dead battery cant even crank the engine.
Huh? Dead battery's cause the engine to not crank..
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I know why you were having problems starting that vehicle: its a german car, buy a toyota, honda, subaru youll be fine
carlo mango fuck you