upthesolent
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I've got the above engine which I know is a marinized Mitsubishi.
At the moment it won't start. These are the basics,
Turning ignition key to "glow" I can hear a click.
When I turn it to ignition nothing happens, except I get wisps of electrical blue smoke from the solenoid/starter area.
When I turn the ignition to "stop engine" position I get that click again.
But then sometimes, no clicks at all (and no smoke either)
The other weekend, I finally managed to get the solenoid off (impact screwdriver), then put it back on again. Now, no clicks at all - all seems totally dead, yet there is power in the battery.
All the electrical contacts seem tight, earth wire as well so I'm at a loss. Got a volt meter, but haven't a clue how to use it even if that would help identify where the problem is.
Any ideas please.
Secondly, the engine itself. If I need to buy a solenoid (or Heaven £orbid) a starter motor OE equipment is going to be very expensive, so does anyone know on what Mitsusbishi engine the M2C5 is based on in order that, if needed, I can get cheaper Mitsubishi parts (or even cross reference to non Mitsubishi parts that are compatible).
My level of competence is poor though I did manage to replace the heat exchanger housing last year. Many thanks.
At the moment it won't start. These are the basics,
Turning ignition key to "glow" I can hear a click.
When I turn it to ignition nothing happens, except I get wisps of electrical blue smoke from the solenoid/starter area.
When I turn the ignition to "stop engine" position I get that click again.
But then sometimes, no clicks at all (and no smoke either)
The other weekend, I finally managed to get the solenoid off (impact screwdriver), then put it back on again. Now, no clicks at all - all seems totally dead, yet there is power in the battery.
All the electrical contacts seem tight, earth wire as well so I'm at a loss. Got a volt meter, but haven't a clue how to use it even if that would help identify where the problem is.
Any ideas please.
Secondly, the engine itself. If I need to buy a solenoid (or Heaven £orbid) a starter motor OE equipment is going to be very expensive, so does anyone know on what Mitsusbishi engine the M2C5 is based on in order that, if needed, I can get cheaper Mitsubishi parts (or even cross reference to non Mitsubishi parts that are compatible).
My level of competence is poor though I did manage to replace the heat exchanger housing last year. Many thanks.