1999 Searay 180BR
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- May 23, 2006
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- 43
Sometimes, but not always, when I turn the key to crank the boat nothing happens.
It may turn over fine on the next key turn or I may have to turn the key 20 times before it will turn over.
When it fails to turn over, there is absolutely no indication (clicks) that anything is happening.
I replaced the switch and cleaned up all the connections at the starter but it still happens randomly. The only thing left is the solenoid. All the connections there look good and are tight. And in my experience (lawnmowers mainly) when a solenoid fails you get an audible click when the key is turned.
Should I just replace the solenoid? Should I try to disassemble and clean the solenoid? Is the solenoid universal, meaning can I get one at AutoZone?
Thanks...
It may turn over fine on the next key turn or I may have to turn the key 20 times before it will turn over.
When it fails to turn over, there is absolutely no indication (clicks) that anything is happening.
I replaced the switch and cleaned up all the connections at the starter but it still happens randomly. The only thing left is the solenoid. All the connections there look good and are tight. And in my experience (lawnmowers mainly) when a solenoid fails you get an audible click when the key is turned.
Should I just replace the solenoid? Should I try to disassemble and clean the solenoid? Is the solenoid universal, meaning can I get one at AutoZone?
Thanks...