key turn met with silence

[1993 celebrity 4.3L]

been having a sporadic problem in that when I turn the key to fire up the boat get absolutely nothing, as if there isn't even a single volt getting sent to the motor. If I do it 3 or 4 times, it will take right off. Is this a bad ignition switch, a selenoid somewhere or what? I'm having a reman long block installed soon and what this problem addressed at the same time.

 

[MikDee]

Re: key turn met with silence

First thing I'd check for is clean, lightly lubed, tight battery cables, and ground connections.

 

[Daddy5295]

Re: key turn met with silence

I would turn the key on and use a volt meter at the solenoid to see if you are getting power there or not.

 

[Don S]

Re: key turn met with silence

Have a look at this.

HOW TO: Troubleshooting your engines starting system

 

[texomatom]

Re: key turn met with silence

When I had this problem, it was a cheap and easy fix. My slave solenoid needed replaced. I would start there.
HTH
Tom

 

[mike456]

Re: key turn met with silence

Follow Don S instuctions and you will never go wrong. Chances are its as easy as some rust on the connections. Good luck

 

[1993 celebrity 4.3L]

Re: key turn met with silence

Thanks guys. Is that tester something that runs off the lighter and where could I pick one up? Would an Auto Zone type place have one?

 

[oh-u812?]

Re: key turn met with silence

Autozone will have. No cigarette lighter involved, unless your testing it, that's the ground clip.