Chrysler 85 hp. won't start

[Hank101]

I have an older model Chrysler Charger Deluxe 85 hp motor. I tried to start it and the first day (about a week ago) I could turn the key and the motor would spin. Now, motor won't spin at all, just a clicking sound when I turn the key. I've checked all the wiring, it has a new CDI electronics box, I had it in the shop for extensive voltage regulator problems etc. last year. The battery is fully charged and other electronic devices work in the boat. I'm 100 miles away from the nearest boat repair so am going to try to seek info. here. I can't figure where the clicking sound is coming from, I've tried to find it but can't seem to figure out where it's coming from. I assume it's from the starter motor, I've lightly tapped it, checked all wiring etc. Any help would be "greatly" appreciated!!!!

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Chrysler 85 hp. won't start

The clicking sound you hear is the starter solenoid closing. This does not necessarily mean that it is working though. The solenoid is a high amperage switch with heavy duty contact and these can pit and wear from the electicity they carry.

So, with the key to start, check the voltage at the starter side of the solenoid. If it is low or 0, the the solenoid is bad and not passing voltage to the starter motor.

 

[notsunkyet]

Re: Chrysler 85 hp. won't start

I have an older model Chrysler Charger Deluxe 85 hp motor. I tried to start it and the first day (about a week ago) I could turn the key and the motor would spin. Now, motor won't spin at all, just a clicking sound when I turn the key. I've checked all the wiring, it has a new CDI electronics box, I had it in the shop for extensive voltage regulator problems etc. last year. The battery is fully charged and other electronic devices work in the boat. I'm 100 miles away from the nearest boat repair so am going to try to seek info. here. I can't figure where the clicking sound is coming from, I've tried to find it but can't seem to figure out where it's coming from. I assume it's from the starter motor, I've lightly tapped it, checked all wiring etc. Any help would be "greatly" appreciated!!!!

hey there.. heres where i would start...if you have good solid power out of the battery the next place is the starter solinoid. do ya have constant voltage at the batt post? do you have switched 12v at the start terminal of the solinoid? and is there voltage comming out? ( a 12volt test light makes these tests easy) if all is yes the starter is stuck or armeture is shorted....

 

[JB]

Re: Chrysler 85 hp. won't start

Check the battery cables and their connections FIRST. Sounds to me like bad connection, probably where the battery ground cable bolts to the engine block. This is the most common and easiest to fix starter trouble. It is also the most ignored.

Quick, easy and free: Take loose both ends of both battery cables and clean them. You will probably save yourself some trouble and expense.

Let us know what you get.

 

[Hank101]

Re: Chrysler 85 hp. won't start

Thanks so much for the information guys. I'll get after it this morning and follow your sound advice.

 

[blueberrydog]

Re: Chrysler 85 hp. won't start

hank, had the same thing going on with my chrysler 130. try pulling off the starter, clean all conections and mounting hardwareand reconect. see if it makes any differance. if did for me.

 

[Hank101]

Re: Chrysler 85 hp. won't start

Yessssss.... followed your sound advice, cleaned the battery terminals with sandpaper and sure enough, the motor spins up good now. Thanks soooooo much to all of you, I greatly appreciate it!!