4.3 V6 starting problem, nothing happens.

[dogbone]

This doesn't happen all the time but sometimes when I turn the key nothing happens and then after a couple of tries the motor turns over.

Has any one had this problem? I cleaned the battery connections, have not tried to clean the starter connections yet, I was thinking it may be the ignition key switch. Oh yes put a brand new battery in also.

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3 V6 starting problem, nothing happens.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167035

 

[thrasher]

Re: 4.3 V6 starting problem, nothing happens.

It could be the ignition switch, but it's more likely to be a bad starter relay or starter motor.. You need to find the starter motor/relay and check that you are getting 12volts to the relay when the ignition switch is turned to the start position.

Gary

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: 4.3 V6 starting problem, nothing happens.

Yes mine did the same exact thing as your describing, I followed Don S advice and started checking all the connections and cleaned them as I did, haven't had a prob since, Don s has posted the check list just a few minutes ago, You might want to check it out.

 

[dogbone]

Re: 4.3 V6 starting problem, nothing happens.

Thanks guys, yes I will try Don's drawing, I let you know what I find.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: 4.3 V6 starting problem, nothing happens.

We like success stories. Also make sure you are getting a good clean connection (battery,seleniod etc..)while your checking every thing.

 

[dogbone]

Re: 4.3 V6 starting problem, nothing happens.

Thanks to Don S, traced the problem to the slave solenoid which only worked sometimes, ordered one today, part # 89-96158T should have it Wed next week...thanks