aroundthehorn

My ignition switch might be going out. Takes about 5 turns to get it to the motor. Any suggestions?

Gauges come on, etc. but the motor won't do anything. Then all of a sudden voila there it goes. Starter is not the problem. Was replaced last month.

Any *fast* help would be appreciated. TIA and peace.

hjorgan

Check all connections to the starter if it was recently replaced? I had one replaced and the negative post was just finger tight. Good luck.

lastcast

Sounds like the ignition sw. Don't remember but would the neutral position sw give those symptoms?

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mxracer19

Try bypassing the ignition switch. Clip/strip the wires to the switch and touch them together. If your engine turns over right away then it's the switch...likely a bad or corroded contact.

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oxbeast1210

If you don't do anything different on the 5 turns then I think your right about the ignition switch . When it went out on my last boat that's what the problem was, except it was random when it worked sometimes 2 turns sometimes 10. when I took it apart it was very corroded . Is yours on your control or separate on the console? The console one is fairly easy to replace. Just make sure it isn't hooked up to the battery while u swap it(don't ask why just trust me). I just did one wire at a time to the new switch.

aroundthehorn

It's a console switch, Oscar. EDIT: console switch and kill switch are on the same ignition switch. When I turn the switch on I can hear the choke/pump/etc. working. Gauges come on and the motor does nothing.

Thanks for the advice, guys. Started acting up the last time I was out. Will try at 6AM and see what happens? When I flip the switch the motor does its run through beeps and the fuel gauge works. After a few turns, it starts right up. Or doesn't, if it doesn't want to. I've tried both batteries so it isn't a battery issue.

TIA for any other advice and peace.

X-Shark

Oh....Please don't do that. You will screw up the wiring integrity.

Use a screwdriver or the "Proper" tool a jump start button at the Starter solenoid.




How Hot is the battery? Has it been charged , Load Tested and reading 12.6V when charged?


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Many a person has chased their tail with a NEW.....Defective part.

Ocean Master

I've used the remote starter more times than I can remember.
If your starter is a rebuild which most are check into that first.

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jsims006

I had this exact problem with my boat. Apparently Mercruiser put in a relay before the actual starter relay. Took me a while to trace it down, but it was a $15 part that Kenny had in stock.

I tested the ignition switch, kill switch, neutral safety switch, battery switch, fusible links, starter... all tested good.

aroundthehorn

The starter was brand new, purchased at ARCO here in town. Will try to track down the wiring issue. It has to be that or a loose connection somewhere.