This is the 2nd time this has happened over the last couple years. I have a 2009 Turbo ... and occasionally, I have difficulty starting the car.


Couple years ago, the dealer looked into it and found the battery was 'flowing over'. The battery was replaced, area cleaned (so I was told), and all was good.


Now, I only have 25K on the car purchased new. I drive it to work 3 times a week ... only 20 miles 'round trip. Have battery tender on it in winter when I'm not using it.


But, stopped to gas up today ... turned over slooooooooooowly, and not instantly.


I'm worried the battery is not being charged properly, or something else. Which is odd. I have a 2010 Ram 4x4 that I use less than this. Driving it maybe 10 miles a week. Never had a problem starting the truck.


Why is there not a battery condition gauge / app on the car??


Any ideas about this issue?

 

Stopped at a Ford dealer after driving 6ish miles. Slow turnover of the starter. Spent an hour at the dealer's and same / same deal when I started the car to leave.


Soooooo ... called the Porsche dealer and made arrangements to have the Turbo 'checked in' and a loaner given. Needed an oil change anyway.


BTW, there's a clutch switch recall, too. I did not receive anything in the mail regarding this. But, don't think this is the problem with poor starting issue.

 

Have them check all the battery grounds up front near the battery, and also the main engine grounds in the back. We've seen issues with these grounds that cause poor charging of the battery and cause the symptoms you're describing.

 

Thanx. Appreciate the help and suggestion.

I just heard from the Porsche shop and they couldn't find anything wrong except the battery was low. It was a new battery last year, and the car is driven at least 3-4 times a week.

I passed along your suggestion.

 

Can you please tell me where the 'main engine grounds' are located. If you have a diagram that would be even better. My car struggles to start most of the times. Battery and starter have been changed

 

Porsche shop kept the car over night and the owner drove it. Did not find any issues.


I drove the car home after the service and detailing (which looks pretty nice I must say). And, nothing happened. They checked the grounding straps front and rear and they were fine.


We shall see. Thanx for the responses.