Clicking from ecu

[Paulie]

Hi y’all
I’m asking this for another fellow Yamaha owner. He has a 2005 sx230ho. One engine won’t start. He says there is a noticeable clicking sound from the ecu box behind the motor when he turns the key. The other engine starts fine. I was thinking bad ground, solenoid, or starter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Babin Farms]

Start by cleaning all battery connections and starter connectors. If that doesn't work try tapping on starter with a screwdriver handle & then see if it will crank.

 

[Paulie]

Start by cleaning all battery connections and starter connectors. If that doesn't work try tapping on starter with a screwdriver handle & then see if it will crank.

Ok cool. I’ll let him know. Thanks!

 

[Scottintexas]

the starter relay is in the ECU box, I have no idea if it's related to the clicking,

 

[Paulie]

the starter relay is in the ECU box, I have no idea if it's related to the clicking,

Yes. I believe that’s what he has narrowed it down to. Thanks!

 

[Neutron]

@Paulie i had the same clicking every once in a while at my starboard starter relay in the ecu box. It was annoying if you released the key and tried again a few times it would start. I narrowed it down to the key switch. I swapped the plug with the port key and the problem followed to the port.
Ended up with a new set of key switches. Problem never returned

Btw why didn't you just call me. Lol
Jeannine asked when dinner?

 

[Paulie]

@Paulie i had the same clicking every once in a while at my starboard starter relay in the ecu box. It was annoying if you released the key and tried again a few times it would start. I narrowed it down to the key switch. I swapped the plug with the port key and the problem followed to the port.
Ended up with a new set of key switches. Problem never returned

Btw why didn't you just call me. Lol
Jeannine asked when dinner?

Thanks brother! I will pass this along.

 

[FLJetBoater]

I’m experiencing the same thing. I’m going to give a try to switching the switches and see if that helps. It was fine all day then all of a sudden tonight when I go to flush won’t work. It’s like a hollow click. It happened a month ago or so then went away.