Starter Problems

[shelikesit]

Not sure if this post goes here, but being new and able to listen to people in the know, this article here for starter trouble was perfect.

http://www.iboats.com/bbboard/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=24;gtid=1104170

When someone says to do tests before swapping parts he's trying to save you time effort and money. Now, I'm a firm believer, and a HUGE HUGE THANK YOU goes out to those that recommend this.

They obviously know what they're doing.

My problem was the solenoid, my big problem was I would of changed the ignition switch, neutral switch, solenoid and starter and not necessarily in that order.

Instead I found the post above, did the checks as stated and when power or ground didn't get by the slave solenoid, I found my problem.

So in 30 minutes and less than 20 bucks later, the boat starts fine, shuts off then starts again, and probably a day of jumping around ended quick.

Thanks to all of you, especially the guy who loves to say, do checks before swapping out parts.

Thanks.

 

[BuzzM]

Re: Starter Problems

I printed a copy of that article and it stays aboard my boat. I spent many hours agonizing over my starter before I slowed down & followed the steps. It pointed me to a $ 25 dollar ignition switch and problem solved, even though I added a slave solenoid to my parts box.
I think it was Don S who provided this solution.

 

[shelikesit]

Re: Starter Problems

I also have this printed it and it's in plastic on the boat. Yes, it was Don S. A $22 part and yeaterday and today were much less worry free on the water.

A buddy hooked a 40 pond Goliath Grouper off the end of Ponce INlet Jetty. Add that to one keeper Redfish and 3 that had to go back, the boat did very well today.

Thanks Don.