Scarab 255 ID - Engine will not start or even turn over

[vvtolat]

Have a new 255 ID and the port engine is not starting. The starboard engine works fine. Here are all the things I've tried so far:

1. Checked all relays on the port side fuse box. Swapped the 12v relays with the starboard side and no change.
2. Checked the starter (solenoid) relay. Manually tried to engage it and it clicks. When I override all controls and bridge the starter, the engine turns over but doesn't start.
3. Checked the start buttons on the console. Switched wires with the starboard button and the port button then started the starboard engine.
4. Visually inspected the impeller and nothing blocking it.
5. Remove the battery panel and checked that the engine (breaker) relays are passing current.

Clearly something is preventing a signal to the starter relay so some other system is blocking this signal and also looks like the fuel pump is not being engaged. I did check the fuel pump relay and it was not burnt out.

No diagnostic codes show up on the console.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[ChrisM]

I had a similar issue a few years ago. I had the kill switch lanyard sitting in the cup holder below the throttle.....
So, check that, and that you are in neutral.

 

[ScarabMike]

Do you hear any sounds when turning the key?

 

[vvtolat]

I had a similar issue a few years ago. I had the kill switch lanyard sitting in the cup holder below the throttle.....
So, check that, and that you are in neutral.

Thanks for the suggestion. I have checked this and know its okay because the starboard engine starts fine, which it wouldn't if the kill switch and throttle were not in the proper position.

 

[vvtolat]

Do you hear any sounds when turning the key?

No.. there is no clicking of the solenoid or relay clicking that I can hear. They key just enables ignition. I have a push button that engages the engine but we don't hear any noises from the port side.

 

[Colvin]

Do you hear any sounds when turning the key?

Was there ever a resolution reported on this topic?

 

[Miitch]

it could be a bad starter motor? especially if you manually engage the starter relay and you're hearing a click. only thing after the relay is the starter motor.