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scottsumrall

03-23-2008 02:15 PM

Perko switch problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Question, do perko swithes go bad? The problem we are having is everything in the boat works, however when you go to crack the motor's all you get is TICK,TICK like the batteries are low. We did jump from the batteries to the starter and both motor's would crack like normal. PS batteries are new and the volts on the dash gauge read 14volts. ??????????????????????? Please help. Thanks Scott

sabercatt

03-23-2008 05:30 PM

most likely a dirty/loose connection or even possibly a bad cable.

rpmmarine

03-23-2008 06:21 PM

I have had to change a few perko switches in various boats, due to the switch being bad.

Young Performance

03-23-2008 07:20 PM

The brass contacts inside the switch to corrode, especially if they sit for a while. Try moving the switch back and forth several times. Sometimes they just can't be saved and need to be replaced.
Eddie

senzaspectre

03-23-2008 07:43 PM

Are the switches turned to the correct settings?

scottsumrall

03-24-2008 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senzaspectre (Post 2496551)

Are the switches turned to the correct settings?

yes, they are set on the correct setting. If the perko switches are good what else could the problem be? Thanks

eliminatethis

03-24-2008 11:41 AM

I have had 2 bad perko switches one from a cust. who had a bad starter and melted it and one with corodded contacts . also I now use blue sea

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