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donv · 02-20-2005, 07:36 PM

Don't know if this applies to your wife's experiences, but the Boxster starter position on the ignition switch is a "single opportunity" only. Meaning, if the engine doesn't start after you crank it, you can't just turn it to crank again - you have to turn it all the way back to the "off" position before you can try again to crank. When I was new to the car, this caused some head-scratching for me... it makes sense for starter/flywheel protection when the engine is running but is pretty unusual/inconvenient if you just didn't hold the key for long enough to get there.

02-20-2005, 07:36 PM	#10
donv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NW of Boston, MA Posts: 697	Don't know if this applies to your wife's experiences, but the Boxster starter position on the ignition switch is a "single opportunity" only. Meaning, if the engine doesn't start after you crank it, you can't just turn it to crank again - you have to turn it all the way back to the "off" position before you can try again to crank. When I was new to the car, this caused some head-scratching for me... it makes sense for starter/flywheel protection when the engine is running but is pretty unusual/inconvenient if you just didn't hold the key for long enough to get there. __________________ 2001 Lapis/Black/Black, PSM, Rear Speaker Kit, Optima... Last edited by donv; 02-21-2005 at 11:18 AM.