intermitant starting problem

[Jaypee]

Occasionaly I have experienced a dead key (as in dead battery) . It is when the oil level check is going on. It will not energize the starter until the clock counts down and sometimes only after several tries. Mostly when you cut the engine off and restart it pretty quickly. I first experienced it when I choked it off going into a car wash. It was just dead for a while and then it started as usual. It is a 2001 carrera coupe. Anybody know anything about this. THANKS

[JFP in PA]

Possible ignition switch, common problem.

[Loren]

Exact model and year of your car please and 6 speed or Tiptronic?

[Jaypee]

2001 996 carrera six speed

[Loren]

As JFP said ignition switch and clutch switch are most common.

[wross996TT]

make sure you depress the clutch pedal all the way....so as to activate the clutch switch.