Volvo penta aq205a wont start

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dandaft

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Hello,

I have a 1998 volvo penta AQ205A and it will not start. i took it out last night and it would not start. I noticed a burning smel coming from the battery compartment and the positive lead was hot and the positive terminal on the battery was so hot that the plastic had actually melted a little. the battery is only 3 months old and the boat ran just tow weeks before. any trouble shooting suggestions?

Dan
 
Don S

Don S

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Re: Volvo penta aq205a wont start

What do you mean by won't start? Will the starter turn the engine and it just doesn't start running, or the starter doesn't turn the engine at all.
 
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Re: Volvo penta aq205a wont start

I noticed a burning smel coming from the battery compartment and the positive lead was hot and the positive terminal on the battery was so hot that the plastic had actually melted a little. the battery is only 3 months old
Click to expand...

Ayuh,.... That's because that terminal is Corroded, 'n needs cleanin,...

Clean it to shiney metal, both sides, then try it...
 
Scott Danforth

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Re: Volvo penta aq205a wont start

if the case is melted a bit, you will be needing a new battery. that is not a warranty return either.
 
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