[C320-list] Starting issue

[warren updike]

Starting current does not pass through the pedestal.  The starter switch
powers a relay on the engine that switches in the starting current.  Since
you had power in the pedestal then lost it, it could be a ground fault. It's
a good opportunity to check all connections and connectors as recommended
below.  Start with the wiring harness in the pedestal and all the
connections there.  There should be one incoming 12V pos. and negative
larger than the other (instrument) wires.  Pay close attention to these.
Move to the terminal strip on the engine and follow each wire to its end.
I'll bet you'll find something.  Also, check the starting relay.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay




-----Original Message-----
From: bruceheyman at cox.net [mailto:bruceheyman at cox.net] 
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 9:24 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Starting issue

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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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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