Good day, captains! I own a Monterey 282 with two petrol Volvo Penta 4.3 engines. The starboard (STBD) engine sometimes has an issue with starting. The ignition turns, but when I push start, only the volt gauge moves, and nothing happens. After several tries, which can be anywhere from 5 to 50 attempts, it eventually starts.
Here’s what has been done so far:
Here’s what has been done so far:
- New batteries
- New start button
- New starter
- Positive cable from the main switch to the starter
- New wire to start directly from the solenoid to the button, excluding the relay
- A lot of time spent by electricians who have not been able to detect the issue