Yanmar makes a relay that goes on the solenoid so that the switch is activating the relay instead of the starter. The relay requires minimal current. Easier than tracing wires or replacing wiring harnesses.
Joel On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 9:33 PM John and Maryann Read via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > There was a thread some time ago about intermittent starting of Yanmar > engines. Our OEM Yanmar 3GM ( now 36 years old) works just fine but is > occasionally exhibiting symptoms where the starter clicks when I push the > button for a few tries without turning over. The starter then turns over > after 2 or 3 clicks, engine starts right up and all is well. Batteries are > fine, cranking speed is fine. Seems like corrosion in the button or > wiring?? Can someone point me to the thread or advise the consensus of the > fix? > > > > John and Maryann > > Legacy III > > 1982 C&C 34 > > Noank, CT > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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