SimonDevlin
New member
Hello to you experts out there. I could use a little advice on an issue that my 991.1 Carrera has developed.
The issue is as follows:
Like everyone else, I havent been able to use my car due to the Covid situation, I've snuck out on several occasions just to give it a six mile leg stretch but that's about it. I start it every week to check status etc and usually keep it on trickle charge (but in this case, I forgot).
This week, I jumped in, preparing to reclaim my freedom but, no go, got the "battery low" warning message and the "start engine" message after that.
The starter engaged for a second but wouldn't turn over further. I immediately plugged in the trickle charger and left it for 24 hours.
The next time I tried the starter with a fully charged battery I got the same initial starter engagement for a split second but no further turn over. Even though the battery is testing good and showing 850 or so CCA, I tried jump starting from my wifes car. Same result. Ive tried this and also a booster spare battery but to no success.
I've spoken to Porsche Sheffield and they could only suggest to bring the car in as it's still under warranty. Obviously I can't do that and they have no transportation service at present.
My only option is to rejoin Porsche Assist for £264 and get them to pick it up but I thought it was worth asking you guys if any body has had a similar issue or may know of a resolution. I'm guessing that it is an ECU or a relay problem or perhaps linked to the immobliser but, I'm running dry on inspiration.
Apologies for the long post but hopefully someone can shed some light.
Many thanks,
Simon
The issue is as follows:
Like everyone else, I havent been able to use my car due to the Covid situation, I've snuck out on several occasions just to give it a six mile leg stretch but that's about it. I start it every week to check status etc and usually keep it on trickle charge (but in this case, I forgot).
This week, I jumped in, preparing to reclaim my freedom but, no go, got the "battery low" warning message and the "start engine" message after that.
The starter engaged for a second but wouldn't turn over further. I immediately plugged in the trickle charger and left it for 24 hours.
The next time I tried the starter with a fully charged battery I got the same initial starter engagement for a split second but no further turn over. Even though the battery is testing good and showing 850 or so CCA, I tried jump starting from my wifes car. Same result. Ive tried this and also a booster spare battery but to no success.
I've spoken to Porsche Sheffield and they could only suggest to bring the car in as it's still under warranty. Obviously I can't do that and they have no transportation service at present.
My only option is to rejoin Porsche Assist for £264 and get them to pick it up but I thought it was worth asking you guys if any body has had a similar issue or may know of a resolution. I'm guessing that it is an ECU or a relay problem or perhaps linked to the immobliser but, I'm running dry on inspiration.
Apologies for the long post but hopefully someone can shed some light.
Many thanks,
Simon