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Steve Tinker · 03-19-2010, 02:26 AM

Sounds more like a battery failure than a starter malfunction.....
If you can access the front frunk & you have a multi-meter, check the battery voltage across the terminals - it should read ~12.5 volts (without engine running).
If less than 12.0 volts, charge battery for at least 4 hours.
If battery is more than 4 years old, replace - the hassle is not worth trying to resurrect it.

03-19-2010, 02:26 AM	#2
Steve Tinker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,522	Sounds more like a battery failure than a starter malfunction..... If you can access the front frunk & you have a multi-meter, check the battery voltage across the terminals - it should read ~12.5 volts (without engine running). If less than 12.0 volts, charge battery for at least 4 hours. If battery is more than 4 years old, replace - the hassle is not worth trying to resurrect it. __________________ 2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley. 2001 MV Agusta F4.