I started the motor for the first time of the season with a water hose, no issues, ran fine. Took the boat to the water and tried to crank and I get nothing but a clicking sound, the sound is coming from the module by the fuse on top of the motor. Last season I put a new starter and impeller in it. any thoughts?????

Clean your battery connections, then check all grounds and connections on starter. Assuming you have a good battery.

Check your landyard also, that happened to me & that's what the shop said it was. Randy

Primary starter solenoid? Looks like a trim pump solenoid.... problem is they don't list one on the 496? Still digging though.. if I find it you'll know...

Well it's there and thats your problem. It is the thing you hear clicking on top of the motor. Same as a trim tab pump solenoid. About $15 on ebay. Easy fix.

Dan

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...CM+AND+BRACKET

makes sense, thanks a lot, I get more help from here than in the SELOC manual.

Thanks again, got one on order thanks for the part # txriverrat...

No problem... they basically have two type they use - one with a flat mounting base - the other is mounted up a little bit. Both perform the exact same function and can be used if in a pinch ... just the mounting is different. If stuck somewhere - cross the two terminals on top and it'll turn right over... (The larger two of the 4) Good luck!

Not to be mr negative but my first thought was hydrolocked. Hope not, but it happens especially after winter layup if it was stored is a cold evironment.