Hi all, I am brand new to the Porsche community. I recently bought a 2004 base boxster 5-speed and it has been incredible so far. The only thing I am concerned about is this noise when I start the engine. This only occurs after a few days of not driving the car. Would anybody have an idea what this could be/how to fix this? I suspect the starter may be the issue but again I’m pretty new to cars and would love a second opinion. Thanks!
Starter. Don’t hold the key in position. As soon as you hear the engine let go of the key and it won’t make the noise. It’s common for these starters to this but they will still last for years
For sure it’s the starter. Mine did it when I got the car but swapping it out fixed it.
Also, I’m gonna second the “don’t hold the key” comment. Once the engine catches, you’re good to go!
It's the starter. Mine does this sometimes as well. I'll replace it soon enough.
Most likely the starter, the solenoid might be failing and the bendix is not fully disengaging.
My 987 doing the exact same thing lol
Mine does this, only really during the colder months from a cold start… it’s been like it for a couple of years
why are you holding the key turned for so long?
BRO LET GO OF THE KEY IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU HEAR THE ENGINE TURN ON