This afternoon, I finally purchased a car battery and attempted to start the Porsche. The engine appeared to generate spark and to build oil pressure; however, the engine would not fire.
When turning on the ignition, I couldn't hear the fuel pump run - as it should for a few seconds. With the thought that I may have a problem with fuel delivery, I started trouble-shooting the fuel pump and associated electrical system.
Underneath the car, I found that - someone in the past - had done a less than professional job attempting a repair of the fuel pump's power connector. The connector had been "rebuilt" with copious quantities of epoxy and electrical tape. In removing the "mess", I found that one of the wires was disconnected. Could that be the sole reason that the car wouldn't start?
While underneath the car, I found that the speedometer cable had been disconnected. Why? Because the speedometer cable elbow at the transmission has somehow been sheared-off! I am guessing that will be an expensive and difficult part to replace!
Now that the car had power, I was able to "tinker" with the Porsche's various electrical systems. I was pleased to see that the brake lights and reverse lights work properly. However, the turn signals, hazard lights, headlights and windshield wipers appear to suffer from "Gremlins". At this point, I'm not too concerned; as I feel as if I have "bigger fish to fry" just getting the car to run.
While testing relays in the engine bay, I decided to clean the connectors on the relay board. As work progressed, I decided to remove the relay board from the vehicle for a thorough cleaning. I am pleased with the way it turned out.
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