Won't even try to start. Security system?

[truegearhead]

When I first got my boxster sometimes when I turned the key nothing would happen(no noises nothing). Then on the second try it would start. This morning no mattter how many times I tried nothing happened. No celinood click, the engine doesn't even try and turn over. Any ideas? Is there a way to jump the clutch switch or does this like more of a security system problem?

[jcb986]

Sounds like the solenoid is bad or the clutch pedal switch. I assume the battery is to par.

[Burg Boxster]

to jump clutch...

look for brown two pole plug at the top of the clutch pedal. Pull plug off and jump a wire between contacts.

Having said that, something in your post doesn't seem right...
When you turn key to on position do radio, warning lights & other electronics turn on? If not, issue might be electrical portion of ignition switch (a very common problem w/ a 15min DIY R&R w/ a $30 part locally or $10 via web at ************************************************************ ) Can provide more details link if needed...

[truegearhead]

I jumped the clutch switch with no luck. I'm leaning toward the ignition switch. Lately the radio has been staying on sporadically when I turn the car off and sometimes turns off when I turn the car on. Odd, but it could be a symptom of a failing ignition switch. Just a guess. I'm picking one up locally this afternoon I'll let you guys know how it goes. Thanks for your help.

[thstone]

Start with the basics: Be sure that the battery is good before you go chasing other things. Strange electrical gremlins can start to pop up when the battery is on the way out. Ask me how I know.

[blue2000s]

Sure sounds like the ignition switch.