Hi guys: i need some help, please.. I had my car for 2 years and crank great until today, the car have 35k miles and is 2001 996 TT. When today in my garage i start the engine it not crank, all lights comes up.. The battery is good, i changed the ignitipn switch, check all fuses, check the clutch switch..but if i push the car put the car in 2nd gear it starts.. You think guys is the starter? Where is located how do i test..thanks in advance....

 

First thing you need to do is check signal make sure you have 12v at the starter and 12v signal when turning the key if so you have a bad starter which is on the pass side of the trans.

Any other lights come on? volts are over 12?

 

Hi Chris, Ok i will check..no check engine in the dash...the car when is in on is more than 12v...where is the starter located what side???

 

I would bet on battery first. If the battery is weak at all it will prevent start (even though the lights work)...if not the battery there are a host of possibilities.

 

passenger side of trans you need 12v at the starter not 12v reading on the dash.

 

What does the volt gauge drop down to when cranking? You could have a dead cell and still show's over 12volts but wont have the power to crank it.

 

i went auto zone and check the battery just in case and is ok..all light s comes up..but no crank i will let you know guys..today i will check the starter if have any signal..

 

Could be the ignition switch. See if there is any play when the key is in or if it feels a bit stiffer than usual to crank. The next easy possibility is the clutch switch atop the pedal bar. Then, if none of those I would guess starter.

 

i already installed a new ignition switch and nothing. Is there any way to test the clutch switch?

 

He says "but if i push the car put the car in 2nd gear it starts" ... this has to be a clue...

 

That's the "other" 2nd gear pop out! Seriously, though, all it says is that like most other manual cars you can pop the clutch and start her up.

 

First, test the clutch switch. Sit on the driver's door ledge and press in the clutch. You should hear the microswitch click to help you find it - it is above the clutch pedal and close the the bottom of the dash panel. You can operate this switch by pushing on the little tab from above. Assuming that when you push it in and the car won't crank, pull off one of the leads and check the switch with an ohmeter to see if it's going to zero resistance when the switch is depressed.

If all that checks out ok, then look at the wire connections on the solenoid. Passenger side, center. Just look for the flywheel. There is a plastic slotted cover that slips over the wires. Pop that off to expose them. Look for loose connections or perhaps a nut that vibrated off, or maybe corrosion.

GL,

Jon

 

thanks fast fwd i will check as soon as i get to the office...and i will let you know.

 

I found the problem.. thanks you all guys that help me...it was the clutch pedal switch.. as soon as i put direct switch it starts..

To test all you have to do is put directly and if it starts, that the switch.

 

Glad you got it fixed but you said you checked the clutch switch before was it working fine then??