1999 Volvo 4.3 gl starter electrical issue

[Dj2660]

Got a no-start condition and cannot find the problem. The motor is a 1999 Volvo 4.3 GL. Turn the key, get a faint click and then nothing. Before researching here, I picked up a new starter and solenoid. Installed it, but get same result.

Started this process with a test light:

http://forums.iboats.com/mercruiser...ting-your-engines-starting-system-167035.html

Ignition switch... OK

Test light to terminal C... OK

Test light on terminal A... OK

Test light from A to D... OK

Moving on

Test light to A again... OK

Test light to B, turn key... Fail

Procedure says I have bad slave soleniod, but I have a relay instead. I switch relay from the other motor, still no-start.

Now I test a couple of other things. Test light clipped to wire "B" at starter. NOTE: wire is not connected to starter. Turn key, test light lights up.

Now attach wire to starter terminal B. Turn key, test light lights briefly and goes out.

Next I jumped terminal A to B on starter and it wants to crank up.

Not sure what to check next.

 

[Don S]

Re: 1999 Volvo 4.3 gl starter electrical issue

Try this instead. It's strictly for Volvo.

View attachment Troubleshooting a Volvo Starting system.pdf

 

[Dj2660]

Re: 1999 Volvo 4.3 gl starter electrical issue

Try this instead. It's strictly for Volvo.

Thank you, will try this procedure instead.

 

[botlfed98]

Re: 1999 Volvo 4.3 gl starter electrical issue

good info!