Question about Kill Switch?

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Good afternoon forum. I have a 1987 Sun Runner 225CV, I'm trying to determine what this button does in relation to engine starting.
1st, when the key is turned to the run position nothing happens
2nd, when this button is pressed the gauges react, however the motor, starter does nothing.
3rd, see pic of button/switch below. TIA for any assistance.

 

[Lone Duck]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

The top part of button with lanyard is missing. If you hold that button in , turn key to run position the gauges will light up indicating that your ignition is on. If you now turn key to start position , your starter should engage and engine should start.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

The kill switch is inline after your ignition switch. You starter will actually operate without the lanyard on there but the engine won't start as the kill switch will be preventing power to reach your ignition circuit.

 

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Re: Question about Kill Switch?

Thanks Lone Duck, do you know what type of switch cap it takes for this to work?

 

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Re: Question about Kill Switch?

The kill switch is inline after your ignition switch. You starter will actually operate without the lanyard on there but the engine won't start as the kill switch will be preventing power to reach your ignition circuit.

Hey bruceb58, I get no joy when attempting to start the engine, even with swich button pushed in. Any Recs?
Thanks.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

When you say start, does that mean the starter doesn't operate or the engine doesn't start and run?

 

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Re: Question about Kill Switch?

Both, I have attempted to troubleshoot the problem using DonS method.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

Have a link to the checklist you were using?

Console shifter in neutral?

What engine are you working on?

 

[oscales]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

Thanks bruceb58 for the response,
1st, how to troubleshoot you engine starting system
2nd, how to test voltage
hard to locate links I think I have the subscibed thou i will check. subs link http://forums.iboats.com/volvo-pent...have-technical-information-diyers-468654.html
yes system is in neutral
volvo penta 225e replaced with 5.7 ltr

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

What is the history of you and this boat?
Has it ever worked for you?

 

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Re: Question about Kill Switch?

I haven't had the engine running in the boat but running out of the boat briefly.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

On your starter solenoid there is one large stud that connects to your battery and 2 smaller lugs. One connects to the circuit that goes to your ignition switch start terminal and the other goes to your coil. You sure you have those on the correct posts?

While turning the ignition switch to start, measure the voltage at the terminal. If you don't get voltage there, start working your way back to the ignition switch. You may have a slave solenoid between there and the ignition switch.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

This is what I am talking about here:

B would be the terminal you need to check.

 

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Re: Question about Kill Switch?

I have checked the pertinent switches and post according to Don S recs. Non of them have produced desired results. I will recheck and get post results tomorrow since sun is gone and moon is out.
Thanks for all your help. Maybe a nights rest will produce better results in the am.

 

[Lone Duck]

Re: Question about Kill Switch?

The kill switch is inline after your ignition switch. You starter will actually operate without the lanyard on there but the engine won't start as the kill switch will be preventing power to reach your ignition circuit.

YUP! I stand corrected!