Helm ignition switch

[jackson]

My port ignition switch at the helm is acting up. When the switch is hit, the fuel pump cycles and it clicks, but engine does not turn over. If I hit the switch a few times it will crank motor randomly. So sometimes it cranks, sometimes not. Any thoughts? Thank you!

 

[Bt Doctur]

sounds more like the slave solenoid is acting up.

 

[jackson]

sounds more like the slave solenoid is acting up.

Thank you. I will check on that. I appreciate it.

 

[Mike Blake]

The same question I just asked another member here. Do you have a volt meter? and tools at all?

 

[jackson]

The same question I just asked another member here. Do you have a volt meter? and tools at all?

Today I hit the switch multiple times and it just clicked every time. when I hit the emergency switch it started. The batteries seem fine, so I'm thinking that slave solenoid or connection somewhere?

 

[mquiet]

Sounds like I would check battery as well. Emergency start just puts the batteries in parallel


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[Sous]

Sounds like I would check battery as well. Emergency start just puts the batteries in parallel


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Agreed, click only (or even click with pump) with the regular start and no crank, but crank and start with e-start leads me to believe there is a battery issue also.

 

[searsb]

sounds more like the slave solenoid is acting up.

Exact same problem solved with new slave solenoid

 

[electricaldoctor]

Load test your batteries.

 

[Jimmy Buoy]

If not the slave solenoid, dismantle/clean the main ground stud on the engine itself. If there's any corrosion it will exhibit those symptoms.

 

[The Bill Collector]

If not the slave solenoid, dismantle/clean the main ground stud on the engine itself. If there's any corrosion it will exhibit those symptoms.

+1 :thumbsup: