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soxfan · 08-04-2011, 07:59 PM

I have a 2003 four winns 270 hp volvo that will not start after a couple of hrs use unless i wait 10 mins. it will not crank. marina cant find problem any suggestions would be appreciated.. thanks

bkgoodman · 08-04-2011, 09:05 PM

When you say "it won't crank" - what do you mean?

When you turn the key, nothing happens? Any noise at all? Even any clicking or anything from the starter?

Woodsy · 08-04-2011, 09:17 PM

I would look at the starter solenoid.... common chevy problem is heat soak. The ten minute time seems about right for the starter to cool down

Woodsy

Dave R · 08-05-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

I would look at the starter solenoid.... common chevy problem is heat soak. The ten minute time seems about right for the starter to cool down

Woodsy

Also the slave solenoid, if it has one. It'll be the device between the battery+ terminal and the low current+ lead on the starter solenoid. Not sure if VP uses them or not, I know Mercruiser does and that they fail.

soxfan · 08-05-2011, 09:31 AM

no cranking... no clicking.. nothing at all

robmac · 08-05-2011, 11:55 AM

You'll need to start with a meter,check the main feed ( as Dave R suggested )and check when key is in the start position. Sounds from what I've read like a heat soak issue because after cooling for a short period she cranks again.

NoBozo · 08-05-2011, 05:02 PM

Let's look at the battery connections first..ON the Battery. Remove the cable lugs, clean the terminal posts on the battery and connector lugs. Re-connect and try again. Simple is as simple does. AND... it's totally cheap and doesn't require someone who is mechanically inclined..

NB

PS: You can clean the terminal posts and connector lugs with a pocket knife...just scrape the contact areas clean.

Cal · 08-06-2011, 12:38 PM

Make sure you are getting 12 volts out of the "start" lug of the ignition switch when in the start position. I've heard of this problem a few times recently and it seemed to be heat related also. You can used a meter or just a test light.

soxfan · 08-10-2011, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the input turned out to be starter solenoid

08-04-2011, 07:59 PM	#1
soxfan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 16 Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	engine tbl I have a 2003 four winns 270 hp volvo that will not start after a couple of hrs use unless i wait 10 mins. it will not crank. marina cant find problem any suggestions would be appreciated.. thanks

08-04-2011, 09:17 PM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	I would look at the starter solenoid.... common chevy problem is heat soak. The ten minute time seems about right for the starter to cool down Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

08-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#8
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Make sure you are getting 12 volts out of the "start" lug of the ignition switch when in the start position. I've heard of this problem a few times recently and it seemed to be heat related also. You can used a meter or just a test light. __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

08-04-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
bkgoodman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 66 Thanks: 27 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	When you say "it won't crank" - what do you mean? When you turn the key, nothing happens? Any noise at all? Even any clicking or anything from the starter?

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08-05-2011, 09:31 AM	#5
soxfan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 16 Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	no cranking... no clicking.. nothing at all

08-05-2011, 11:55 AM	#6
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	You'll need to start with a meter,check the main feed ( as Dave R suggested )and check when key is in the start position. Sounds from what I've read like a heat soak issue because after cooling for a short period she cranks again.

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08-05-2011, 05:02 PM	#7
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Let's look at the battery connections first..ON the Battery. Remove the cable lugs, clean the terminal posts on the battery and connector lugs. Re-connect and try again. Simple is as simple does. AND... it's totally cheap and doesn't require someone who is mechanically inclined.. NB PS: You can clean the terminal posts and connector lugs with a pocket knife...just scrape the contact areas clean.

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08-10-2011, 01:48 PM	#9
soxfan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 16 Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the input turned out to be starter solenoid