[C320-list] Update on starting problem

[james_delong]

Guys,

Good suggestions..thanks.

I did find a blown fuse in a line in the engine compartment.  After 
replacing the fuse I've got power back to the instrument pod.

But... no starting yet.  When I attempt to start the voltage drops but 
nothing happens.  Multimeter checks, assuming I'm doing that correctly!, 
indicates all is well in the pod.  All grounds are tight at the batteries 
and in the engine compartment.

Could it be the starter solenoid? Or the starter itself?  How can these be 
checked?

Another side question.  I replaced the ignition and the new one has a start 
function.  Any reason not to just wire that function in bypassing the 
starter button and just eliminate the button?  Not sure why the button 
exists anyway...

Thanks for the step-by-step help!

Jim #453

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> Jim,
> I would check all of the connections first.  Make sure they are tight and 
> that the cables have not corroded at the crimp.  The first try sounded 
> like the positive cable to the starter, the big one, was disconnected.
> There are some fuses and fusable links which you need to make sure are ok 
> as well b4 you replace the switches.
> A multi-meter will allow you to check the connections and the switches.
> Bruce
> Somerset 671 SoCal

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> Date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:30:14 -0500
> From: Pat Moriarty <patm at psiurethanes.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Starting issue
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> Beware of the multi meter as it will only confirm that you have a
> path but that path may not handle the current for starting. I did
> replace the starter button but knew it was bad because of
> intermittent functioning.
>
> Pat #130
> At 08:24 AM 6/8/2009, you wrote:
>>Jim,
>>I would check all of the connections first.  Make sure they are
>>tight and that the cables have not corroded at the crimp.  The first
>>try sounded like the positive cable to the starter, the big one, was
>>disconnected.
>>There are some fuses and fusable links which you need to make sure
>>are ok as well b4 you replace the switches.
>>A multi-meter will allow you to check the connections and the switches.
>>Bruce
>>Somerset 671 SoCal
>>------Original Message------
>>From: james_delong
>>Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
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>>ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>Subject: [C320-list] Starting issue
>>Sent: Jun 8, 2009 5:59 AM
>>
>>After a great two days off the coast of Georgia we returned to home
>>port only to find we could not start to engine.  Sea Tow did a great
>>job pushing us into our slip. Paid for the membership for three years!
>>
>>After starting the engine successfully about 5 times on the trip the
>>last try went like this.....
>>
>>First attempt, power was to the panel (oil pressure light went on,
>>etc) but the starter button did nothing.  After a few try's turning
>>the key off and on then trying the button again, we had no power to
>>the panel. It acted as if the batteries were not turned
>>on.  Nothing!  Batteries are fine as all other electrical equipment
>>is working as it should.
>>
>>Just nothing at the ignition.  I'm guessing it is the ignition
>>switch or starter button.  My thought is to just replace both.
>>
>>Any other ideas?  Anything else in the system that may cause power
>>to be interrupted at the ignition?
>>
>>Thanks all!  Jim #453
>>
>>
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>
> Pat Moriarty
> PSI Urethanes Inc
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