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Kurt V · 06-10-2014, 04:46 AM

2001 Base Boxster. This problem has just recently popped up. In the morning I will go out to start the car and when I turn the key the engine will turn over and attempt to start, but will not fully start up and when I release the key the engine dies. This will happen 6-8 times and then the engine will completely start. After that it starts and runs fine for a few days and then it happens again. Not sure where to start with trouble shooting this problem. Any suggestions? Thanks!

06-10-2014, 04:46 AM	#1
Kurt V Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 88	Odd Starting Problem 2001 Base Boxster. This problem has just recently popped up. In the morning I will go out to start the car and when I turn the key the engine will turn over and attempt to start, but will not fully start up and when I release the key the engine dies. This will happen 6-8 times and then the engine will completely start. After that it starts and runs fine for a few days and then it happens again. Not sure where to start with trouble shooting this problem. Any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ 2003 Boxster S 1991 BMW 318is '93 Ducati 900SS '76 BMW R75/6 '73 Honda Scrambler Last edited by Kurt V; 06-11-2014 at 04:41 AM.