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j.fro 08-22-2016 03:40 PM

Screwed up, now it won't start...ideas??
 
I was working in the driver's side fender and hit the wiring harness with a drill. Broke one wire and skinned about 5 others. I've repaired all of the wires. When I turn the ignition, I can hear the fuel pump, but the starter is completely dead. I checked the relays in the trunk, but no change. All of the dash lights are fine.
Any thoughts???

KevinH1990 08-22-2016 04:05 PM

How about the fuses?

jcslocum 08-22-2016 05:39 PM

Yikes!!

This could be as good as a blown fuse to as bad as a fried ECM. Some things don't want stray voltage fron a shorted wire via drill applied to them.

itsnotanova 08-22-2016 07:23 PM

I just had a rat chew through those wires and it didn't cause any problems after I replaced all the damaged stuff. It's hard to say without seeing the car in person but I'm thinking you might have another wire with damage you didn't see or maybe you're repair isn't as complete as it should be. No turning over has me thinking the immobilizer isn't getting a signal back from the dme. Or like said earlier it could be a fuse or relay

j.fro 08-24-2016 02:20 AM

Yes indeed, a fuse C1. Panic over.

KevinH1990 08-24-2016 02:51 AM

I know that is a big relief- sounds like a best-case scenario.

j.fro 08-24-2016 10:37 AM

Yeah, I was kinda losing it. My 996 engine popped back in May. With this, I had two non-running Porsches in my garage. Definitely a low point in my life.

Timco 08-24-2016 10:41 AM

Glad that was an easy one.

Froggo 08-24-2016 12:19 PM

glad its fixed , what were you doing in there that needed a drill ?


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