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DesertDrive · 08-23-2024, 08:17 AM

Hello,

About a month ago the car(1998 986 with 996 engine swap) was running great. I pulled into my spot after a drive and turned the car off. As I was walking away I thought I was a little too close to my 4runner so I went back to move it. The car would not start and all I got was a single click/pop/clunk from the engine bay after turning the key. The dash comes on when I turn the key and the open door chime dings. Each turn of the key returns the same single noise. I have replaced the starter relay and the starter itself. Upon checking the fusebox I had one blown fuse. B6, which is power windows, indicator lights and convertible top. My top has been disconnected since I bought the car in 2022. I have replaced the fuse and windows seem to work fine. When I turn the key the tach does not move. All I can think is there is a bad ground somewhere but the starter and battery ground look clean and tight. Where else should I be looking? Is there any other component to check? Thank you.

08-23-2024, 08:17 AM	#1
DesertDrive Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Southern California Posts: 2	Starting Issues 986 Hello, About a month ago the car(1998 986 with 996 engine swap) was running great. I pulled into my spot after a drive and turned the car off. As I was walking away I thought I was a little too close to my 4runner so I went back to move it. The car would not start and all I got was a single click/pop/clunk from the engine bay after turning the key. The dash comes on when I turn the key and the open door chime dings. Each turn of the key returns the same single noise. I have replaced the starter relay and the starter itself. Upon checking the fusebox I had one blown fuse. B6, which is power windows, indicator lights and convertible top. My top has been disconnected since I bought the car in 2022. I have replaced the fuse and windows seem to work fine. When I turn the key the tach does not move. All I can think is there is a bad ground somewhere but the starter and battery ground look clean and tight. Where else should I be looking? Is there any other component to check? Thank you.