The other day, the port engine would not start. When I turn the key once, the guages move but no sounds (usually I get some beeps). Turn once more and nothing. When I turn the starboard key once, the guages move and I get the beeps. Turn it once more and engine starts.
I pulled the switch panel off and did some electrical testing (I attached a picture too). Each switch has 3 wires. With key in neutral position, 2 wires complete a circuit w/ 13 volts (in picture, A-B and D-E). When I turn the starboard switch one click, the third wire kicks in and it now completes the circuit w/ 13 volts (in picture, D-F). When I do the same on the port switch, the 3rd wire never gets any voltage (in picture, A-C). Hoping it may simply be the switch, I moved the port wires (ABC) to the starboard switch (position DEF, respectively) but same thing happens. This tells me the switch is fine but there's a problem (loose wire or something?) down the line. I opened the engine compartment and scoured for loose connections but I have no idea what I'm looking at and all the connections I found I made sure were ok.
It also doesn't matter if the battery switch is set on 1, 2, or ALL; starboard works great, port - nothing. I also let them charge for a few hours in a slip, no difference.
Any suggestions? Or know of any good boat mechanics in the St. Pete / Tiera Verde, FL area?
I pulled the switch panel off and did some electrical testing (I attached a picture too). Each switch has 3 wires. With key in neutral position, 2 wires complete a circuit w/ 13 volts (in picture, A-B and D-E). When I turn the starboard switch one click, the third wire kicks in and it now completes the circuit w/ 13 volts (in picture, D-F). When I do the same on the port switch, the 3rd wire never gets any voltage (in picture, A-C). Hoping it may simply be the switch, I moved the port wires (ABC) to the starboard switch (position DEF, respectively) but same thing happens. This tells me the switch is fine but there's a problem (loose wire or something?) down the line. I opened the engine compartment and scoured for loose connections but I have no idea what I'm looking at and all the connections I found I made sure were ok.
It also doesn't matter if the battery switch is set on 1, 2, or ALL; starboard works great, port - nothing. I also let them charge for a few hours in a slip, no difference.
Any suggestions? Or know of any good boat mechanics in the St. Pete / Tiera Verde, FL area?
