Starboard won't start when out on the water

caik01

Every time we stop on the water and turn the motors off we have issues getting the starboard motor to turn back on when we are ready to leave. Both motors work just fine on shore power and we have all new batteries. 

Black_Diamond

What boat/engine/year?

davidbrooks

I was having trouble with my 2003 starting for a while.  Mostly when cold though.  I did a full tuneup.  Plugs, wires, dist cap, rotor and new fuel filters.   Cleared the problem right up.

caik01

2002 fiesta vee 342 Merc 6.2

Black_Diamond

So you mean it won't crank?  If that's the case, there is a starter solenoid behind the throttle body by the red circuit breaker.  They are known for going bad/being fussy.  $20 part.

Wildboating

Can you give us more info.   When you say won't start, it does not crank, or it cranks but doesn't want to fire.  Which boat are you in?

caik01

When I turn the key nothing happens. Doesn't make a sound. Eventually it will fire right up but takes a while

caik01

2002 Fiesta vee 342

Black_Diamond

Slave solenoid as noted before.