I have an intermittent problem with my Hunter 33.6 . I turn the ignition key and push the start button and nothing happens. It is dead and it causes adrenalin to rush through out my body. Turn the key off and turn it back on, sometimes I have to do it two or three times, but never more than three, and it starts right up. It has happened at the slip immediately after disconnecting from shore power and it hasn’t happened after a five hour sail. I find no pattern to the occurrence. I replaced the starter battery. I don’t think this is a battery problem since it made no difference. Can someone help me on this, please. Sincerely, Jim Kissinger S/V Sol Mates
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Miles
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This comes up every now and then. I had the problem on my 340 so I know what you mean. Be sure to check/clean all the battery connections, even a little bit of corrosion can cause big problems. In my case I had to replace the push button switch itself, the contacts inside were corroded. You can get one a West Marine for around $20 but I'd clean the terminals first, sanding them clean with sand paper works pretty well. It might possibly be a starter going bad but I'd check the other stuff first. When you hit the button do the instruments go off and the warning buzzer sounds funny? That's what mine did. Good luck!
This comes up every now and then. I had the problem on my 340 so I know what you mean. Be sure to check/clean all the battery connections, even a little bit of corrosion can cause big problems. In my case I had to replace the push button switch itself, the contacts inside were corroded. You can get one a West Marine for around $20 but I'd clean the terminals first, sanding them clean with sand paper works pretty well. It might possibly be a starter going bad but I'd check the other stuff first. When you hit the button do the instruments go off and the warning buzzer sounds funny? That's what mine did. Good luck!
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Joe DiCianni
starter solenoid
Jim, I can tell you that my intermittent starting problem that was similar to yours) ended up to be the starter solenoid that was bad. After changing the batteries, and rebuilding the starter , finally the mechanic found the cause in my 1978 H-27. I don't know how you can check it without changing or fixing the solenoid. Joe
Jim, I can tell you that my intermittent starting problem that was similar to yours) ended up to be the starter solenoid that was bad. After changing the batteries, and rebuilding the starter , finally the mechanic found the cause in my 1978 H-27. I don't know how you can check it without changing or fixing the solenoid. Joe
Don't forget to check the terminals on the starter
Jim: Be sure to check the terminals on the starter. As I remember, this was the other most common problem for you problem. If you get a small brass wire brush you can clean the up. Clean the even if the don't look dirty. The starter button is ususally the other cluprit.
Jim: Be sure to check the terminals on the starter. As I remember, this was the other most common problem for you problem. If you get a small brass wire brush you can clean the up. Clean the even if the don't look dirty. The starter button is ususally the other cluprit.
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Bryan C.
Probably starter button.
I had same problem. Not after I replaced the starter button. They are cheap and easy to replace, basically screw on and attach a couple plug in wires. You can get one at any Yanmar delear like Mavex (in Miami) 305-436-1860.
I had same problem. Not after I replaced the starter button. They are cheap and easy to replace, basically screw on and attach a couple plug in wires. You can get one at any Yanmar delear like Mavex (in Miami) 305-436-1860.
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Ron Scott
Check It
Carry an ohm meter or test light.The next time this happens(if it's an intermittent problem) check for voltage at the switch, starter button, or solenoid. Go either from the switch working towards the solenoid until you don't get 12 volts anymore or start at the solenoid and work back until you do have power. The component,wire, etc. between "power" and "no power" is the culprit. Try cleaning connections before replacing components. Peace Love Sail
Carry an ohm meter or test light.The next time this happens(if it's an intermittent problem) check for voltage at the switch, starter button, or solenoid. Go either from the switch working towards the solenoid until you don't get 12 volts anymore or start at the solenoid and work back until you do have power. The component,wire, etc. between "power" and "no power" is the culprit. Try cleaning connections before replacing components. Peace Love Sail
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Jerry
Solenoid (2 functions)
Jim, You do not say whether or not you can hear the solenoid 'click' when this happens - however - a solenoid does 2 things, 1) it engages the starter pinion gear into the flywheel gear on the crankshaft and 2) makes a contact for the starter motor current (that much amperage is NOT flowing through the starter button - believe me). Now, if the solenoid does not click when this happens it 1) is bad or 2) is not getting ANY current in which case you need to start tracing back throught the circuit to see where the fault is ( I agree - probably the starter button). If the solenoid does make a clicking sound, then the high amperage connection inside of it is probably bad (SOMETIMES these contacts can be cleaned otherwise) the solenoid needs to be replaced. Good luck with (I HATE electrical problems !!!!!!!) Jerry
Jim, You do not say whether or not you can hear the solenoid 'click' when this happens - however - a solenoid does 2 things, 1) it engages the starter pinion gear into the flywheel gear on the crankshaft and 2) makes a contact for the starter motor current (that much amperage is NOT flowing through the starter button - believe me). Now, if the solenoid does not click when this happens it 1) is bad or 2) is not getting ANY current in which case you need to start tracing back throught the circuit to see where the fault is ( I agree - probably the starter button). If the solenoid does make a clicking sound, then the high amperage connection inside of it is probably bad (SOMETIMES these contacts can be cleaned otherwise) the solenoid needs to be replaced. Good luck with (I HATE electrical problems !!!!!!!) Jerry
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