Porsche 996 Slow Crank Fix? The Starter & Infamous Y-Cable Tutorial

Have a Porsche slow start issue? The dreaded Y-Cable could be your culprit, or the starter. Tackle both yourself with this step-by-step tutorial, save money on labor fees and upgrade your toolset for your next DIY job. Very simple job that requires only a couple hours of labor. Feel free to leave any question in the comments and I'll answer to the best of my abilities. Do NOT forget to remove your battery before proceeding with this fix. Failure to do so will result in electric shock, and short circuit. Link to Starter: https://amzn.to/46zefUB Link to Y-Cable: https://tinyurl.com/mvkjbzsd (FCP Euro) Timestamps - 00:00 - Beginning of video 00:48 - Step 1: Remove Battery 01:02 - Step 2: Remove MAF Sensor 01:13 - Step 3: Seperate Air intake from Vehicle 02:08 - Step 4: Unclip Throttle Body Sensor Cable 02:13 - Step 5: Unscrew Throttle Body Mounting Bolts 02:26 - Step 6: Remove AOS line from side of Plenum 02:40 - Step 7: Unscrew Plenum Support Brackets 02:39 - Step 8: Remove Plenum 02:51 - Step 9: Unbolt Starter Connections 03:01 - Step 10: Unbolt Top Right Starter Bolt 03:09 - Step 11: Remove Accessory Belt 03:22 - Step 12: Remove Idler Pulley + Alternator Bracket 03:50 - Step 13: Unscrew and Unclip Alternator 4:00 - Step 14: Unscrew Bottom Left Starter Bolt 04:48 - Step 15: Unscrew Y-Cable from Mounting Bracket/Chassis 05:21 - Step 16: Pull Y-Cable Out via Alternator/Starter Location 05:37 - Step 17: Remove Plastic Housing from Y-Cable Chassis Mount 05:50 - Step 18: Route new Y-Cable Through Engine Bay 06:02 - Step 19: Put Plastic Mount Housing back on Y-Cable 06:13 - Step 20: Mount Plastic to Chassis 06:30 - Step 21: Mount Battery Line back to Y-Cable 06:42 - Step 22: Put Everything Back Together 07:35 - Do THIS when putting your PLENUM back in 08:10 - First Start with new Cable 08:41 - Final Thoughts Affiliate Links to Products I use - URO Window Regulator - https://amzn.to/4cRpFXB Oil Pump (Transmission Fluid - https://amzn.to/4cRpNq3 Uniden R8 Radar Detector - https://amzn.to/4aU04e7 Jack Pads - https://amzn.to/3N8P5ph Porsche Plate Frame - https://amzn.to/4qXHMi3 Magnetic Oil Drain Plug - https://amzn.to/4seYXwH Music - (FREE FOR PROFIT) Kendrick Lamar x Jazz Type Beat - "Reflection" -    • (FREE FOR PROFIT) Kendrick Lamar x Jazz Ty...   [FREE FOR PROFIT] Melodic Type Beat - "HIGH ON YOU" | Dark Type Beat | Rap Trap Beat Instrumental -    • [FREE FOR PROFIT] Melodic Type Beat - "HIG...   (No Copyright)"Groove Day" Hip Hop Beat - Groove and Modern Background Music For Videos by Soul Prod -    • (No Copyright)"Groove Day" Hip Hop Beat - ...   [FREE FOR PROFIT] Melodic Type Beat "BORN TO WIN" Dark Type Beat | Rap Trap Beat Instrumental -    • [FREE FOR PROFIT] Melodic Type Beat "BORN ...   RnB - Original No Copyright Free Music - “Exploration” Bright, Happy -    • RnB - Original No Copyright Free Music - “...   Midranger - Castle In The Sky (ft. 500Destinies) -    • Midranger - Castle In The Sky (ft. 500Dest...   Don't forget to like and subscribe :)