Starter Problems

SoCal_G · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:11 pm Post subject: Starter Problems

Hi everyone. I apologize if this is not the correct forum to post this but I have a question. I have a 2000 C Dory 16 Angler. When I turn the key, I hear a noise like something electric is trying to happen but the starter does not engage. When I go directly from a battery (with jumper cables) to the starter, the starter fires right up. Is the problem in my ignition or in my starter solenoid? Thank you for any help.

colbysmith · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:22 pm Post subject:

My guess would be in the solenoid, or in the wiring between the battery and the starter motor. Try cleaning the terminals and making sure they are tight at the connections.

SoCal_G · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks ColbySmith. The terminals are good and clean but I will check the wiring between the battery and starter. Thanks!

starcrafttom · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:29 pm Post subject:

I would guess that its the dirty connections. Before you do any thing else take off the cable connections at the battery and at the starter and starter solenoid. Clean and grease everything. You may want to check the cable ends and see if they have started toi turn green. Cut off a few inches if you can and recrimp the wire ends. A lot of Electrical problems are because of corrosion. To many guess and throw parts at boats and cars instead of finding out the real problems. Hope this helps.

SoCal_G · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks starcrafttom, I will try that as well.

Foggy · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:12 pm Post subject:

Your starter problem has nothing to do with your 2000 C Dory 16 Angler.

Aye.

SoCal_G · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks Foggy, feel better?

Foggy · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:39 pm Post subject:

I've had a fair number of starter problems w/OB motors over the years.
It never had anything to do with the boat. OK?
Almost always, engine starting problems have more to do with the person
rather than the engine; maintenance, upkeep, fuel acquisition, recognition
of needed replacement parts vs engine age, experience, knowledge, etc.

Not meant to be personal.... just my experience, maybe, the way it is...

Aye.

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:13 am Post subject:

Since your starter works....after you clean everything....you have to check the switches, relays, and wiring, upstream of the starter one by one until you find the cause. A $5 test light makes quick work of this usually. The good news though is this system is VERY basic.

colbysmith · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:29 am Post subject: