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Old 06-10-2006, 12:48 PM
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Stragest thing this AM: was about to head off to my first auto-X in the Cayman. Sat down, put the key in the ignition, and when I tried to crank the engine, all hell broke loose--loud clicking sound, lights flashing, all system warning lights flashed and signaled failure. At first I thought it was a dead battery, but it really seems more electrical...any ideas?


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Old 06-10-2006, 12:58 PM
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When is the last time that you drove the car? If it has been a few days, then on entry you are supposed to unlock the door with the key and then press the remote unlock or all kinds of alarm/disable stuff can happen.
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Tried that..it set off the alarm, which i reset, but it still had the same issues and won't start. looks like no racing for me today
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Old 06-10-2006, 02:27 PM
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Can it be dead battery?
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Old 06-10-2006, 02:54 PM
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As others have suggested.......could be a really low battery......or even a battery with a 'dead cell'.......these can cause all sorts of freaky things on a newer car and make it refuse to start.
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Old 06-10-2006, 03:15 PM
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Yup, you're all right. it was a nearly dead battery. VERY embarrasing, but at least the car is fine after a jump. guess i'd better get one of those battery chargers. oh well, i'll try autocrossing it next month...
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Old 06-10-2006, 07:35 PM
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Sorry to hear you missed the autox. Did you find out why the battery charge was so low? Were the lights left on or door open? If you aren't sure, you may still have a problem and the jump may only be a temporary fix.
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well, i hadn't driven it in over a week..the dealer and the manual say that if you don't drive it for a week the battery will discharge..apparently all those computers run at a low level even if the car is off
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Old 06-10-2006, 09:20 PM
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Hmm weird...
My CS has sat idle for about 16 days once when I'd been away on business and it fired up first time. Have you got anything plugged into the accessory sockets?
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Old 06-10-2006, 11:02 PM
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no, not at all. it would be good if the car came with an amp meter or battery charge incdicator, huh?
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Old 06-11-2006, 02:25 AM
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I left mine for almost a month when I went on vacation. When I came back it started right up.
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Old 06-11-2006, 02:31 AM
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I only drive my cayman on the weekends .it sits for 6 days every week and I have never had any starting problems so far.
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Old 06-11-2006, 02:41 AM
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Maybe your battery was bad to begin with. Get the Ctek smart charger (same as the Porsche) for a lot less. around $50.00 It's a MUST if you are not driving it everyday.


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Old 06-11-2006, 04:15 AM
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Wow! Thanks Fraser for reminding us about issue of not driving the car in a while. It's amazing that the Cayman uses up that much juice just sitting around for one week! I'm definitely going to have to go out and get the battery maintainer when I go on vacation!
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Old 06-11-2006, 04:32 AM
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I am glad to hear that it was just a battery!

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