Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
I tried checking fuses and ground and got a new battery. Still nada. I tried bypassing the starter. Still only getting a click. Trim switches do nothing.
2000 Mariah v6 mer cruiser |
Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
start with the simple stuff first, kill cord/battery isolator. then work from there
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Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
Have a look thru our guide to Troubleshooting your Starting system....
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Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
done all of this.
I hear a click. Sometimes the starter moves a small amount. If I place a jumper to the braided "ground" wire going to the starter, the engine turns a tiny bit on every key turn; But the wire gets very hot. When I place a test light onto the braided ground wire; the light turns on. When i turn key. I hear a click and the light goes out until i return key to off position. Every attempt to jump the starter solenoid fails. I don't even hear a click. just a weird winding noise... |
Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
Need to verify you have 12v at the starter main cable , could be just a bad cable or connection , but it sounds as though the starter drive is giving you problems. It's drawing a butt load of current it sounds like.
I'd just pull it and have it tested. Then you would be able to move to another area if it is OK. JMO |
Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
Thanks for the response!
How do you pull the starter? Is it two long bolts in the back? 4.3 mercruiser carb |
Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
Yes sir ,
Kinda a pain to get at sometimes , but very doable. Pull the mounting bolts and then undo the wiring. Pretty straight forward. See attachment #2 in mikeys post for the wiring at the starter. |
Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
you did try turning the motor over by hand ?to make sure the motor is not seized up
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Re: Suddenly my Boat won't start & trim doesn't work
how do you turn an inboard over by hand?
I am pretty sure it's not seized. i was runner her fine last weekend. Starter has been showing signs for a few weeks. I just thought it was the battery. |
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