[pbanders]

914's are notorious for having starting problems related to a combination of heat and poor design of the current path for the solenoid (goes from the battery, up to the ignition key, then back to the solenoid - no relay!). As a result, you learn all kinds of ways to start it. I've started it with the "rolling clutch" technique on a downhill, and also have push started it myself (push like hell, jump in, pop the clutch). Another exciting trick is to get your "assistant" (i.e. current girlfriend) to turn the key to the start position, while you are lying on the ground behind the driver's side rear tire, with your jack handle in hand, underneath the car, whacking on the solenoid to get it to free up and engage. Always a good idea to have her check TWICE that the car isn't in gear, especially reverse.