intermittent starting problem 2001 5.7 volvo penta gsi in a268 four winns

peg

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no pattern to this problem when it pops up there is nothing when i turn the key no sol. clicking no attempt at turning over nothing. Then without fixing anything it starts normally after 6-15 trys. i have cleaned battery connections,ground connections at the engine,pulled the ignition switch & checked continuity,pulled off wires at the sol. on starter cleaned. voltage at both batteries 13.5-13.8 . any suggestions would be helpful this has been going on for 2 months thanx
 

perryk123

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Re: intermittent starting problem 2001 5.7 volvo penta gsi in a268 four winns

Have you checked the engine relay. It might be tripped and is killing all power towards the dash, and after a while resetting itself. If not might also want to check the engine main plug for good contacts.
 

peg

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Re: intermittent starting problem 2001 5.7 volvo penta gsi in a268 four winns

no have not checked either where is engine relay located &where is main plug.is it the 45 degree shaped rubber looking plug at the top centre rear of engine thanx in advance for further advice,
 
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