starting problem

[trackeravalanchedc]

I have a Mercury xr6 150hp sometimes when i hit the start key the engine just clicks, sometimes it will start and sometimes it wont? I have no idea. i read something about a slave solenoid but would it work sometimes? any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: starting problem

If all your connections are clean and tight replace the starter solenoid. And yes they can work sometimes and sometimes not.

 

[trackeravalanchedc]

Re: starting problem

I checked all the connections and I found a small red wire at the bottom against the post of a small black wire and the post had worn through the red wires insulation. Maybe that is the problem? IDK. Is the slave solenoid the same as the starter solenoid? The one Im lookin is located at the bottom part of the engine to the left of starter and has a big red wire and a big yellow wire.

Thanks for the info!

 

[trackeravalanchedc]

Re: starting problem

here is a pic of what i think is the starter solenoid.

 

[j_martin]

Re: starting problem

If, when it feels like failing, you get a good start by jumping the two big terminals on that solenoid with a pair of pliers, the solenoid is bad. If it doesn't, then the starter is bad. Yes, they too can be intermittent.

hope it helps
John

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: starting problem

here is a pic of what i think is the starter solenoid.

That's it.

 

[trackeravalanchedc]

Re: starting problem

Alright everybody thanks alot.. I went ahead and ordered a new solenoid from the dealership where I bought the boat it should be here in a few days! Ill let ya know if this fixes the problem....if not Ill be posting some more questions..lol

Thanks again