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07-22-2019, 05:37 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Berlin, Vermont
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Problem with boat starting
Has anyone had the problem of the Maxum not starting, wait awhile and then it starts. I have done all the checks mentioned on line, kill switch, make sure its in gear, batteries working, it is intermittent, can anyone give me some feedback on this. Sometimes it starts right up, other times I have to wait and keep trying until it starts....so frustrating.
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07-22-2019, 05:50 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,597
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A little more info needed.
Does it crank but not start or not crank?
What engine and year?
Carb or fuel injected?
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
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07-23-2019, 01:42 AM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Berlin, Vermont
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Mike, it's a 1996, 2700 SCR, 454 engine, Carberator. Sometimes it starts right up, other times I turn the key and nothing, and sometimes it starts up but stops. It's very intermittent, but I'm afraid sooner or later it just won't start.
Thank you,
Linda
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07-23-2019, 02:03 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,597
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Linda I believe you have a bad slave soleniod. The symptoms fit. It is located on top of the engine near the engine breaker and cost about $25.
However this is only for the not cranking issue. Not sure if the start and dies is a separate issue until you resolve the no crank. Try replacing the soleniod and report the results.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
Mike
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07-23-2019, 03:48 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lake Powell
Posts: 1,613
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lmw2452
I have done all the checks mentioned on line,, make sure its in gear,
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Make sure it is OUT of gear..... Otherwise it will not turn over.
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07-23-2019, 12:15 PM
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Captain
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Chesapeake, VA
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Slave solenoid is most likely cause of your problem. If you still have problems after new slave solenoid then ignition switch is next suspect.
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07-25-2019, 04:40 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Berlin, Vermont
Posts: 7
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Mike is this a part I can get anywhere, is it a standard part or do I need it specifically or a Maxum? Sorry I'm new at this. Thanks,
Linda
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07-25-2019, 04:40 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Berlin, Vermont
Posts: 7
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Thank you.
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07-25-2019, 05:05 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
Posts: 10,597
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lmw2452
Mike is this a part I can get anywhere, is it a standard part or do I need it specifically or a Maxum? Sorry I'm new at this. Thanks,
Linda
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Linda - you get it from a local mercruiser parts store or aftermarket (Sierra) from almost anywhere. Just Google mercruiser slave solenoid, even Walmart has them.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
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07-25-2019, 05:10 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Berlin, Vermont
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Thank you Mike I appreciate the assistance.
Linda
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