Solenoid Problems?

Schultzz

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Jun 2, 2009
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Glastron 1996 Volvo-Penta 5.7 When turning the key to the start position there is one click and then nothing. Repeated attempts to start produce nothing until a random try and the starter engages and the boat starts. What is the problem? Thanks.
 

skydiveD30571

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What's the model number (or serial) of your engine? The boat year doesn't correspond to engine year and there were several versions of the 5.7 released in that time period.
 

jerryjerry05

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The random solenoid .
The connections could be dirty.
The main engine harness even the key switch.
WD-40
 
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