starting problems Tahoe Q5

durden

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I have a 1998 Tahoe Q5 with a 4.3L Mercruiser that won't turn over. The starter solenoid has been replaced. The Starter Spins if jumped, i also had it tested when i bought the starter solenoid, and i was told the starter was fine. Whenever i turn the key all i get is a click from the slave Solenoid. I also Noticed that a purple wire on the ignition switch was getting very hot and smoking. So I took the ignition switch off and now i can't remember what wires go where. Its a 3 Prong Switch, there are 2 red wires, 2 purple wires, and one yellow wire with a red stripe. I would like to wire that up correctly. The battery is brand new. All terminals and wires have been cleaned of corrosion. I'm At a loss as what to do next to get this thing running. My owners manual sucks and gives me no helpful information. This is my first post and any advice would be greatly appreciated. :confused:
 

kailec00

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Re: starting problems Tahoe Q5

If you do not get any good answers here you might try in the engine and electric forums. Seems like they could help you out over there. I wouldn't think that this was Tahoe specific. I am only giving you his advice because I do not have any other answers to your questions. Wish I could help you more.
 

durden

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Re: starting problems Tahoe Q5

If you do not get any good answers here you might try in the engine and electric forums. Seems like they could help you out over there. I wouldn't think that this was Tahoe specific. I am only giving you his advice because I do not have any other answers to your questions. Wish I could help you more.

Thanks for the response, i'll post something in there and see what happens.
 

yourboatmyboat

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Re: starting problems Tahoe Q5

The red wires go on the most single post to the left while looking up from the floor. The purple goes to the lower right , and the yellow with red stripe goes to the upper right. First question , why did you change the solinoid? The solinoid can be turned in different positions and still install but will only work in one of those positions.The solinoid will heat up and not work if installed wrong. You should check a Mercruser site.
 
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