Sorry to start a new thread but most of the others are old. I have a 2000 BR with the 3.0L Alpha II boat. Last summer I started getting the "Click, Click, Click" then it would start. Old car knowledge told me it was the starter going bad so I replaced it over the winter. When I brought it out to de-winterize it the boat would not start. I just get the dreaded "Click". All indication and voltage test confirmed the Stater Slave Solenoid was the issue. I changed out the starter slave solenoid and the problem is still there. All the solenoid does is Click. I can use the old check of crossing a screw driver to the terminals and the engine turns over but with the key only "Click". Now I'm confused. The chances of getting a bad solenoid are very slim but it could happen. I checked the wiring and everything looks connected. If it is the battery then when I cross the terminals it would not crank. battery is holding at 12.3 volts. The only thing that pops into my head is grounding for the solenoid. The ignition has 2 wires to the solenoid of which one is a ground. with 1 removed there's no click. I have no directions to go can you offer advise.
Starter Slave Solenoid Issue
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SCORPIO
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Are the connections clean, including the ground that is actually attached to ground? I'd start by cleaning all the connections. Also, 12.3 volts is a bit low, a fully charged battery should be closer to 13.6 volts. You may have a weak cell or just need to top off the charge. The solenoid may need to see a higher voltage to close properly.
I think you on right on track. I'm only getting 9.3 volts at the slave. I need to by pass switch to see if it's the switch or the battery.
techmitch
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- May 1, 2008
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- 1999 270 DA
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- Twin 4.3s W/Alpa I Gen II's
The older thread was just fine and you should continue it with your final repair as it will help others in the future.
http://clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/bad-starter-solenoid-neutral-safety-sw.93136/page-3
So what were your results when you applied 12V to terminal C ?
