96 SPX Starting Issue

[lxmcbroom]

So, here is the story...

Came back to the lake house after 3 weeks. One of my 2 matching units would not start, after they were both running fine.

Symptoms:

Put on the lanyard, get the double short beep. Press start/stop and get between 1-2 seconds of starter engaging, then stops. Does not start. Press start/stop again and nothing. Take lanyard off, replace and nothing. With lanyard off, hold start/stop for a bit, get a (long) beep, replace lanyard, get 2 short beeps, then the same starter engages for 1-2 seconds, does not start.

Pulled out my manual:

Put into 'extended' DSS mode by pressing start/stop 5 times, get the beep, replace lanyard, get two short beeps...which the manual says is a DSS lanyard problem or wiring to the DSS switch.

Take the lanyard from the other unit (which is 'programmed' for both) and get the same info.

Battery fully charged, cleaned/checked connections in the solenoid box...what is going on.

This thing was runnig fine before a 3 week rest. Did note water in the solenoid housing and some corresion on terminals/fuse holder, but cleaned it all up

 

[timmyboy76]

battery....charged it, or have it charged/tested.

 

[lxmcbroom]

Forgot to mention...when I jump across the solenoid it cranks like gangbusters.

 

[lxmcbroom]

But doesn't start...

 

[dlowings]

Is the key on the post when you do that ?

 

[timmyboy76]

need new relay, or have corrosion somewhere,interfering w/ the "circuit"