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ppbon · 01-28-2010, 04:03 PM

... try disconnecting the MAF and restarting.
If it starts it's something relating to the engine compartment temperature.
Probably a bad temp sensor or a problem in the sensor's wiring.
If the ECU thinks that the engine compartment is overheated it won't allow the engine to start to protect it.
I had those symptoms in my '99 as well.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

01-28-2010, 04:03 PM	#3
ppbon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 529	When it won't start... ... try disconnecting the MAF and restarting. If it starts it's something relating to the engine compartment temperature. Probably a bad temp sensor or a problem in the sensor's wiring. If the ECU thinks that the engine compartment is overheated it won't allow the engine to start to protect it. I had those symptoms in my '99 as well. Happy Boxstering, Pedro __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is: Racecar!