Starboard won't start when out on the water

caik01caik01 Member Posts: 39 ✭
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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. 
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What boat/engine/year?

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • davidbrooksdavidbrooks Member Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭✭
    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.
    It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
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  • caik01caik01 Member Posts: 39 ✭
    2002 fiesta vee 342 Merc 6.2
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • WildboatingWildboating Member Posts: 957 ✭✭✭
    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?
    2003 Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee, 350 Mag MPI, Bravo 3 2.20:1 w/ 22p 4 x4 props

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  • caik01caik01 Member Posts: 39 ✭
    When I turn the key nothing happens. Doesn't make a sound. Eventually it will fire right up but takes a while
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  • caik01caik01 Member Posts: 39 ✭
    2002 Fiesta vee 342
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Slave solenoid as noted before. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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