Not turning over - MY2000 base... any ideas?

[thstone]

I'd just replace the battery. Easy and not too expensive.

[Leeper]

Swapped it out for the new one in my other car.., same results. I can hear a click somewhere within the dash when I turn the key to start position but it simply doesn't engage starter. Push starting it didn't help so perhaps something with the immobilizer maybe? Totally stumped here.

Not the ignition switch as I just installed a new one yesterday.
Not the clutch switch - both checked it with an ohms meter and also bypassed it
Not battery

Symptoms are the same - key turns fine, all dash lights work, stereo works (no longer turns itself off though when I remove the key), when I turn the key to start car it does not engage the starter at all. I've tried the valet key didn't help.

Again - I just hate the thought of having to get it towed to a stealership to get violated there. Anything I can do myself or last resort, bring it to a good indi, I'll do here. I've got no idea what is wrong or even where to go at this point...

[copsahl]

If its an immobilizer issue I think you may spot it by checking codes.

[Leeper]

Tried pulling codes with a Acutron reader but it shows no codes, guess I need a Durametric or Piwis then... ugh. I'm wondering if even a good indi place can remedy this without having the Porsche system to read it... we do have an excellent place here in San Diego but I'd definitely rather do all maintenance myself if/when possible. Anyone here in SD that may have a Durametric reader?

[Joel-Box-ster]

I think your starter is going bad..If you can take it out have it checked at auto parts store. Check the relays too.

[Leeper]

That and the solenoid is my next check, I think the starter was replaced by the previous owner not long ago, perhaps they didn't tighten it properly. Hope it's that simple... will post early next week as to what I found regarding the starter but I doubt that is it due to the fact that we tried to push start it with no avail.