No click, no start when turning key

[MH9371B]

After a day out, I came back in to flush my engine, when much to my dismay I couldn't get my engine started. When I turn the key, I get no click, no sounds, no nothing. Tested batteries, both are holding a perfect charge. Starter was just replaced 6 months ago.<br /><br />I looked at the connections to the starter, they do appear to have a bit of corrosion. My goal today is to get all of those connections shiny and pretty. <br /><br />Should I be looking for anything else since I am not even getting a click? I have read other posts about a solonoid issue, but the only solonoid I know of is the one that is already connected to my starter.<br /><br />1995 Mercruiser 3.0LX 135hp

 

[Don S]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

You might also check the neutral safety switch in the shifter (also be sure it's in neutral).<br />There is a seperate solenoid on the engine that has yellow/red wires going to it.<br /><br />

 

[MH9371B]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

Don:<br /><br />Thanks for the input. I'm assuming part C is the solenoid you speak of. What is part D?

 

[Don S]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

Part D is the circuit breaker.

 

[tfjrc2]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

Try hitting the 50 amp reset breaker on the motor.<br />Also, I see some fuses in the diagram Don S. is supplying. (in the circles)<br />I even had a line fuse between the red/hot side of the battery on the wire to the started on an old boat.<br />Just a thought,<br />Jim

 

[MH9371B]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

Don,<br /><br />Where is part A located?

 

[Don S]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

A is the ignition switch and the circled items are not fuses, they are bullet connectors so you can unhook the wires.<br />The picture came out of a service manual. Bet you wish you had one don't you.<br />The OEM manual also explains how to check the system in detail.<br /> Click here and on the nav bar click on "Order a Mercruiser Manual" and for only $35 you can have all that info right in front of you.

 

[MH9371B]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

Don..<br /><br />Boat mechanic/salesman! Nice job!

 

[MH9371B]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

Don:<br /><br />Thanks for your help. The yellow/red cable that goes to the neutral safety switch had corroded in half at the butt connector.<br /><br />Now off to find one of those service manuals. I have the Clymer manual and I have no diagrams like the one above at all!

 

[Don S]

Re: No click, no start when turning key

I have seen 2 Clymer manuals in my life, neither was worth paying money for. <br />Go to the Mercruiser web site and click on "Order a Mercruiser Manual" on the left side of the screen. $35 each and you have the drawings and details like I posted.