Takes a few hits of the start button to start?

[TxJole]

My wife pointed this out to me this weekend, sometimes it takes 2 to 3 taps of the start button to fire my 2008 210. Its not thats its turning over and not starting. Its clicks onetime at the starter, let off the button, hit it again it will fire right up. Anyone have this before? Starter is a year old, so I wouldnt think it would be the solenoid. Never left me stranded but I don't want it to either.

[crobi2]

Hmmm. If it's clicking at the solenoid, it's getting power at least to there. So maybe the solenoid itself has a problem (unlikely) or there is some corrosion on the connections. I think I would start by checking/cleaning all connections including at the battery.

Also, I would try to isolate which solenoid is clicking to be sure that you are hearing the correct one. There may be a separate solenoid for the ECM (I'm not entirely sure how the newer PCM engines are set up).

[TxJole]

Thats the problem, I stuck my head in the engine bay to try to hear where the click is coming from, and it fired everytime first hit.

[TxJole]

Just FYI; if anyone else has this problem, it is the relay in the fuse block on top of the engine under the plastic cover. $20 fix. Thanks Buxton!!!

[High altitude]

The relay has been a common failure but it is not the end all solution. I worked this exact problem and everybody online was quick to diagnose it as the relay. It was starter assist solenoid located right below the relays (on a GT-40). It could also be a grounding issue but a little less likely. The folks down at SkiDIM will tell you that a grounding issue is probably the issue behind a relay or an assist solenoid failing. Cant confirm or deny this but just repeating what they have to say on the subject. The starter assist solenoid is about the same price a relay so it's a relatively cheap solution to buy both.

I can't say for sure as there are two relays but if the fuel control relay fails you wont hear the pump prime. Hope that helps. -Marc

[TxJole]

No starter assist solenoid on a Chevy block only Fords. Chevy's are on the starter. My starter is new.

[ffhd1clt]

I realize this is an old thread, but can anyone tell me why these starter relays (solenoid next to the red reset button on Ford engines) are so all over the place as far as cost? The PCM part number is R130014, and if you it up using that number, you'll likely find a price of $75 or so. I have researched these things online, and I have found them ranging from $8 to $80! They all look the same (2 large threaded studs, and 2 small threaded studs), and the bracket that attaches the part to the boat has 2 slotted holes. The only markings I have seen on the ones at auto parts stores is 12V, so I'm wondering if there is any amperage or safety issues with one over the other? I bought one from Car Quest for $24 (even though they had one for $12 as well), and installed it today. I reattached the battery cables, and she fired right up. I'm still worried there may be a difference in these things, even though they look the same. The Car Quest part number is 25-1522.

[TxJole]

Auto parts are not marine sealed in most cases. DO NOT INSTALL THAT ONE, unless u know for sure it is sealed. Blow up a boat full of friends is not a good thing.

[AirTool]

Also...some solenoids are continuous duty and some are not. For starting only, you don't need continuous duty. But if that one is on all the time, it needs to be continuous.

+1 one on marine electrical part comment.