Starting Problem

[linklaw]

This morning I went to start my 997, 2005 911S, and when I turned the key, I got repeated loud clicking like the starter was trying to engage, the lights flashed, the dash lights flashed and the sport chrono dial went backwards with each click, about 30 degrees. The lights flashed brightly and when I turned the key to the accessory position, everything worked that is supposed to work. Any ideas before I have it towed? Thanks John

[RFM]

Sounds like battery troubles, start the car with jumper cables and let test the battery and the alternator power output to start with.

[salman_surrey]

This morning I went to start my 997, 2005 911S, and when I turned the key, I got repeated loud clicking like the starter was trying to engage, the lights flashed, the dash lights flashed and the sport chrono dial went backwards with each click, about 30 degrees. The lights flashed brightly and when I turned the key to the accessory position, everything worked that is supposed to work. Any ideas before I have it towed? Thanks John

definitely starter motor is not getting enough juice, i.e. battery is flat or loose connection

[linklaw]

Thanks all. I just replaced the battery and all is well again. I'll keep my eye on it to see if it drains quickly. John