Push starter switches are subject to carbon build up. Jump the contacts on the back of the switch. If the starter engages, replace the switch.
If that doesn't work, look to the wiring as others have suggested. Dennis C. On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 10:40 AM, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Everybody, > > > > My starter is beginning to misbehave a bit. Looking for help diagnosing > issue. > > > > *Symptom: *Occasionally (with more frequency now) I will press the > starter button on my Yanmar 2GM20 and nothing happens. No, turning over, > etc. Just crickets. Then I take my finger off and try it again and it > starts to turn over fine. Occasionally I have to press twice before it will > start to engage. > > > > Any ideas? When this happened on my classic BMW motorcycle, it was my > starter relay. Could it be the same on my Yanmar? Whatever it is it seems > electrical rather than mechanical. > > > > Thanks! > > Kevin > > 30-2 > > > Kevin Driscoll > Portland, Oregon > 503 // 875 // 3493 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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