Ok, hoped I wouldn't need to use this, but...

[MOA_Chaser]

I'm gonna have to ask for some [USERGROUP=9]@HELP[/USERGROUP] .

I posted before about trying to track down my iffy port side engine starting, but I haven't able nail anything down. Well, I'm on the river and I shut it down for about 15 minutes, and now it won't even turn over. I've already swapped the wires in the lanyard switch, no difference. I am getting a starter click but no attempt out that engine, and the idiot lights glow red for just a moment before going out, which leads me believe it's a voltage problem isolated the port engine.

I have a screwdriver kit with me, that's it. We're heading back up river at no-wake speed now, but was hoping I could get some hints as to likely trouble spots since I definitely have the time, and it's acting right now...

 

[jawsf16]

Do you have dual batteries? Can you swap the cables and or tighten the cables?

 

[MOA_Chaser]

I do. Already switched them and checked those connections.

 

[jawsf16]

My next thought would be swapping the ignition switches...

 

[JC6275]

Check the cables at the starter. Try to get them to move on the starter stud. Could be a loose wire there

 

[MOA_Chaser]

It's clicking from inside the black electrical box on the rear wall of the engine compartment... It's the starter in there??

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Starter solenoid?

 

[latitudeadjuster]

switch for cleanout hatch? does yours have one for both or two (individual) I think my 06 had individual, two. Try switching to see if the others start/doesn't start.

 

[JC6275]

Behind that cover should be starter relays if I remember correctly you should be able to switch them and see if one is bad.

 

[jawsf16]

Clean out hatch kill switch should let it crank but not start.

 

[JC6275]

The starter is on the bottom off to the side of your motor. If you can locate it the wire going to it may be loose, causing it to not get a good connection and clicking

 

[JC6275]

I probably should clarify, the starter is attached to the motor towards the bottom, it should be on the side closest to the side wall of the engine compartment.

 

[cwoav8r]

Fuses?

 

[MOA_Chaser]

Any fuses to check besides in the screw off round part the electrical box?

 

[latitudeadjuster]

Any at point of ignition switches?

 

[latitudeadjuster]

Maybe that starter solenoid/starter switch behind that main panel box (screw fuse box)? Have you seen link on that fix?

 

[latitudeadjuster]

here it is.....just in case


https://jetboaters.net/threads/mr-1-solenoid-replacement-and-ecm-removal.3212/

 

[itsdgm]

I agree with @jawsf16 try swapping the ignition switches. It's as simple as unplugging from the wiring harness and plugging into the opposite switch. This would eliminate the switch as the cause.

 

[cwoav8r]

Any fuses to check besides in the screw off round part the electrical box?

Circuit breakers at the helm... I have learned from experience that even though the breakers are set... corrosion on the back side on the spade connectors are can cause a problem. But if you are hearing a click in the engine compartment that may not be an issue.

 

[txav8r]

Check both ends of the cables from that engine to the battery...sounds loose or like corrosion, provided the battery is charged sufficiently. Just a reminder, there are two circuits to each engine that make up the clean out tray cutout switches...one kills ignition, the other kills the starter circuit. It that fails to close, the engine will neither rotate, nor fire. So I don't think that is it unless it is a single failed switch within that switch.