Dennis
New Member
Hi All
I have a 2001 41 SR with Cat 3126's. I have a intermitten starting issue with the Port engine. More times than not the engine ultimately starts but I may have to engage the toggle switch at the helm multiple times before it fires up. What happens when I engage the starter switch is I get a single click which I assume is at the solenoid. I believe this is telling me that the problem is most likely the starter solenoid but I'm not sure. I have talked with SR service and basically have been told that there is really nothing they can do until I deliver the boat to them in a fault condition. This problem has existed for a couple of years but as stated above it normally starts after 2, 3 or 4 attempts. Last Saturday night I tried over 20 times and finally resolved myself to limping home on one engine. After successfully navigating the docks on one engine, no small feat as we all know I stopped and tried once again and the engine immediately started.
Any guidance on how to trouble shoot this would be much appreciated. I'm in over my head but unfortunately it's never failed when I'm at the SR dealer topping off.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I have a 2001 41 SR with Cat 3126's. I have a intermitten starting issue with the Port engine. More times than not the engine ultimately starts but I may have to engage the toggle switch at the helm multiple times before it fires up. What happens when I engage the starter switch is I get a single click which I assume is at the solenoid. I believe this is telling me that the problem is most likely the starter solenoid but I'm not sure. I have talked with SR service and basically have been told that there is really nothing they can do until I deliver the boat to them in a fault condition. This problem has existed for a couple of years but as stated above it normally starts after 2, 3 or 4 attempts. Last Saturday night I tried over 20 times and finally resolved myself to limping home on one engine. After successfully navigating the docks on one engine, no small feat as we all know I stopped and tried once again and the engine immediately started.
Any guidance on how to trouble shoot this would be much appreciated. I'm in over my head but unfortunately it's never failed when I'm at the SR dealer topping off.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.