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IP: 96.24.159.27
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How to use Remote Starter Switch?
Hey, Afourians!
I think this is an ignition question and have never gone wrong with your help. Bought a remote starter switch so I could start my engine when I am below, but its instructions are in terms of car engines do note seem to apply. I have the usual setup and wiring, and have no ammeter and have conventional ignition. Please be very specific--and Thanks! Mary |
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IP: 108.23.219.10
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Switch (start)
Hotflash, if all you want is to work the starter use #12 or #14 wire and all you need to do is tie into the starter selonoid. One side to the battery connection and the other to where your ign. ties in (red wire) to the selonoid. The switch should be a momentary type and you will still need to turn on the ignition switch (key) to "start" the engine. The momentary switch will spin the starter any time you want, in fact it is exactly how I start my engine whenever it has sat. That way I am looking at it when she starts and I can do a visual check for leaks.
Dave Neptune |
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IP: 24.152.131.155
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Here's a picture of what Dave's talking about. Your remote start button has two leads. They connect to the two terminals identified by the black arrows.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others |
#4
IP: 75.243.241.175
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Remember not to leave the ignition switch in the ON position unnecessarily.
Bill |
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IP: 38.121.44.7
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Good point! Very, very important.
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-Jerry 'Lone Ranger' 1978 RANGER 30 |
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IP: 96.24.159.27
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No disconnects B4 use of remote starter?
Thank you one and all! The drawing was especially helpful.
So I do not have to disconnect or disable anything before doing this? I ask because the instructions (#2) and cautions that came with the Actron remote starter say I should, and so far none of the Afourian responses tell me to do that. I just do not want to screw something up: http://www.actron.com/media/usermanu...ch_MNL_Eng.pdf Mary |
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IP: 206.125.176.5
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Mary, I bought a remote starter switch because of Dave Neptune (it is always his fault when I buy something new for the engine)
Looks like you've received good advice above. I love my starter switch for when I am working on the motor alone. I'll reinforce Bill's comment. It is easy when your head is in the engine compartment to forget about the key. Only have it in the ON position when you are ready to start the motor, and if you are troubleshooting something & it is stalling out on you, don't forget to reach up and turn the key OFF, so you don't burn up ignition components like the coil.
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-Shawn "Holiday" - '89 Alura 35 #109 "Twice Around" - '77 C-30, #511 with original A-4 & MMI manifold - SOLD! (no longer a two boat owner!!) |
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IP: 98.217.49.38
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ignition switch on
Hello y'all,
I've read and understand the wiring of a remote starter. It would definitely help working solo. Bu is there a way to wire in the "on" switch from the cockpit so you dont have to 1. go to cockpit 2. turn key to on 3. go back inside use remote. 4 return to cockpit to turn key off. It sure would be nice to wire in something that duplicates the "on" position so all can be taken care off from inside to do troubleshooting and/or maintenance. Thanks |
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IP: 70.196.67.207
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Fuel Pump On?
When we turn our keyed ignition to "on" only, noy yet all the way over to atually start the engine, our electric fuel pump comes on. I would expect this to be the correct sequence, but none of the above comments made any reference to the electric fuel pump coming on and bringing gas to the engine (or at least ready to supply more if already primed). Seems that this would be important to know so there aren't any fuel-related surprises when the igition switch is only turned to "on". Any thoughts?
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IP: 68.111.11.84
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Rod
The electric fuel pump should not operate unless the key is in the on position and the engine is running and the oil pressure is up. This is accomplished by a pressure sensitive switch that closes when the oil pressure is up. This switch is referred to as the "oil pressure safety switch" or OPSS. On your boat is there a lead that goes from the electric fuel pump to a terminal on the OPSS? The typical wiring sceme is coil + to the OPSS then from the OPSS to the fuel pump. Is your OPSS missing, shorted across, or bypassed? My guess is that someone wired from the key directly to the fuel pump and bypassed the OPSS. The OPSS is required by Coast Guard regs. TRUE GRIT |
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IP: 70.196.67.207
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John, thanks for the important clarification. While what I described has been how we have always been since 1999 when we acquired her, now we have another new project! Next time down at Dixie I will trace the various wires accordingly. Sounds like I'm about to do a wiring correction, though.
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IP: 73.55.66.163
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Mary, in case you can get to the starter terminals, you can also jump the terminals with a screwdriver.
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