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bigcarter62 08-17-2019 05:20 PM

96 454 mag won't start
 
Hello everyone. I have a 96 Baja 252 with 454 mpi mag. Last week the starter was staying engaged and also noticed when I put the boat in the trailer that it wouldn't restart. I just figured it was from the bad starter. I replaced the starter and took it out today. Starter did great but after an hour of boating I shut the boat of and it wouldn't restart for a half hour. It wouldn't click or turn over. Everything else had power. I'm sure it's a control module or something breaking down after getting hot. Had anyone had this problem

AllDodge 08-17-2019 05:52 PM


Everything else had power.
I'm thinking slave relay

When it won't start, jump across the top larger terminals of the relay, and if it turns over, that's probably it.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9a030c70dd.jpg

Would need a couple other test to make sure its not the key switch

bigcarter62 08-17-2019 08:18 PM

It's not the key switch. I had that tested.

zz28zz 08-18-2019 12:33 AM

Neutral safety switch?

bigcarter62 08-18-2019 05:44 AM

Replaced the neutral safety switch also. But thank you

sutphen 30 08-18-2019 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by AllDodge (Post 4702527)
I'm thinking slave relay

When it won't start, jump across the top larger terminals of the relay, and if it turns over, that's probably it.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9a030c70dd.jpg

Would need a couple other test to make sure its not the key switch

did you jump across the big terminals of the slave solenoid?

350scarab 08-18-2019 03:16 PM


Originally Posted by sutphen 30 (Post 4702557)
did you jump across the big terminals of the slave solenoid?

Yes, make sure the shifter is in the neutral position, and the key is in the run position, before you short out the 2 big terminals with a screwdriver.
Do you have a safety lanyard on your boat ? If so, make sure that is in its proper position as well before trying to start it this way.

bigcarter62 08-18-2019 09:51 PM

I worked the shifter back and forth and wouldn't start. I could hear a click when I'm neutral. I replaced the safety switch just because it was original. Next time I'm out I'll try jumping the solenoid to see if it starts

xxxtreme36 07-26-2023 02:19 PM

Sooo what was the results of this?

techman 07-26-2023 03:16 PM


Originally Posted by xxxtreme36 (Post 4874614)
Sooo what was the results of this?

The result is that embarrassing moment you realize the thread is 4 years old.


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