delay in starting
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Printed Date: November-16-2024 at 10:20pm
Topic: delay in starting
Posted By: phospher
Subject: delay in starting
Date Posted: May-23-2008 at 2:42am
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sometimes when i go to start the boat there is a small delay in starting. meaning that when i turn the key it takes a half second or so to start cranking the engine. it's like the turn of the key is not immediate.
what do you make of this? |
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Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: May-23-2008 at 3:03am
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1. Check all of your connections to battery and starter. Look for corrosion, and bad connections. 2. Have your battery checked at Auto Zone / Advanced Auto. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: May-23-2008 at 11:37am
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You could also be due for a new starter switch. I had that same issue a number of years ago. Checked all of the connections, battery, everything. New switch fixed it. Just make sure that you get a marine starter. A few bucks extra but I've heard horror stories about guys putting in regular auto switches and only lasting a few months. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
Posted By: fixitjim
Date Posted: May-23-2008 at 4:08pm
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I have had the same problem, off and on for several years. Are you talking about the keyed switch on the dash? Could there be a loose connection. The keyed switch on the dash has been known to rotate some when starting. I have a 93 Ski. Thanks ------------- fixitjim |
Posted By: phospher
Date Posted: May-23-2008 at 4:10pm
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yes, i'm talking about the key switch but i don't think it's loose. however, i will check that...
thanks guys. ------------- |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: May-23-2008 at 6:16pm
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Starter relay could be going bad, and/or a low voltage situation at startup could delay actuation of the relay. I'd get a new relay anyway- it's a pretty cheap part and it's nice to have a spare on hand. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: backfoot100
Date Posted: May-23-2008 at 7:46pm
Yes, I was talking about starter switch on the dash. They do go bad. It could have a loose connection. Something to look at. The contacts inside of it are what can be bad or have a bit of corrosion on them that can cause the problem too. ------------- When people run down to the lake to see what's making that noise, you've succeeded. Eddie |
fixitjim wrote:Posted By: fixitjim
Date Posted: May-24-2008 at 1:12am
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Thanks backfoot, I will check it out tomorrow. It doesn't happen all the time. Usually when everything is hot. The switch is cheap and so is starter relay. I will call Ski Dim and order one. Thanks for all the helpful information. ------------- fixitjim |