bc22
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Hi all
I had to call out Seastart last week as my S23 fitted with a KAD32 failed to start on selection of ignition. She has always been a good starter!
After a jumpstart and back to the marina, I decided to start with a replacement Volvo Ignition switch as I have also had a few incidences where she would not turn off when the key was rotated to the stop position.
On comparing the new start switch with the existing one, both seem to be functioning correctly when tested with a multimeter.
2 questions.....
Question 1) Following the Volvo wiring diagram, and using other helpful posts on this forum, you can trace the power supply in to the ignition (Red) and then out to the stater motor (Red/Yellow). The Volvo diagram shows a "spliced connector" as if it is deliberately there for some reason, but does not show what it could go to. On my boat, the spliced connector IS used, and goes via red and black cables to "something?". Disconnecting the red and black cables and reconnecting the spliced section, the boat starts fine!! This makes me think that there is a short in the circuit created by the red and black cables. I just don't know what it goes to? A safety system? A relay or sorts? The trouble is, these cables are only live when the starter motor is selected to on. Any ideas?
Question 2) Once started, all is fine. On occasion, when selecting the ignition switch to stop, the engine does not stop. It can take several attempts to. As above, I have fitted a new ignition switch, so this is not the case. My question; Is there an equivalent "stop relay", to stop the engine? Or, is there something similar? If so, where is it located? Whatever it is, something is not right and needs fixing before it become less intermittent and more permanent!!
As always, any help or experience gratefully received.
Thanks
Ben
I had to call out Seastart last week as my S23 fitted with a KAD32 failed to start on selection of ignition. She has always been a good starter!
After a jumpstart and back to the marina, I decided to start with a replacement Volvo Ignition switch as I have also had a few incidences where she would not turn off when the key was rotated to the stop position.
On comparing the new start switch with the existing one, both seem to be functioning correctly when tested with a multimeter.
2 questions.....
Question 1) Following the Volvo wiring diagram, and using other helpful posts on this forum, you can trace the power supply in to the ignition (Red) and then out to the stater motor (Red/Yellow). The Volvo diagram shows a "spliced connector" as if it is deliberately there for some reason, but does not show what it could go to. On my boat, the spliced connector IS used, and goes via red and black cables to "something?". Disconnecting the red and black cables and reconnecting the spliced section, the boat starts fine!! This makes me think that there is a short in the circuit created by the red and black cables. I just don't know what it goes to? A safety system? A relay or sorts? The trouble is, these cables are only live when the starter motor is selected to on. Any ideas?
Question 2) Once started, all is fine. On occasion, when selecting the ignition switch to stop, the engine does not stop. It can take several attempts to. As above, I have fitted a new ignition switch, so this is not the case. My question; Is there an equivalent "stop relay", to stop the engine? Or, is there something similar? If so, where is it located? Whatever it is, something is not right and needs fixing before it become less intermittent and more permanent!!
As always, any help or experience gratefully received.
Thanks
Ben
