I have an RXP and I went to get it ready to be put back in the water. Put he battery back in attached in correctly. Put the key in all the gauges lit up on the screen but when I went to start it it wouldnt turn over at all just clicked. Battery chargers says the battery is at 100%. Any ideas? maybe the spark plugs?
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RXP Issue
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Michael211_2000
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Find the starter relay (it should be right near the battery, between the battery and the starter), remove the covers from the 2 battery cable posts on the relay then with the lanyard on the DESS post arc across the relay posts with a screwdriver... if the starter engages that way, then the relay is bad and needs to be replaced.
In all likelihood the starter relay has simply gone bad (the inside chars where the post butts are arc'ed over by an electro-magnet which operates the relay... I took mine apart to see why it wasn't working anymore, there was black char all over the post butts inside the relay). If arc'ing across the relay posts doesn't engage the starter then you'll have to pull the starter and get it checked (most automotive electric shops should be able to test it and repair it if needed). I'm betting the starter relay just needs replacing though, and that's easy you can do it yourself.
- Michael
In all likelihood the starter relay has simply gone bad (the inside chars where the post butts are arc'ed over by an electro-magnet which operates the relay... I took mine apart to see why it wasn't working anymore, there was black char all over the post butts inside the relay). If arc'ing across the relay posts doesn't engage the starter then you'll have to pull the starter and get it checked (most automotive electric shops should be able to test it and repair it if needed). I'm betting the starter relay just needs replacing though, and that's easy you can do it yourself.
- Michael
Michael211_2000
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Also, new spark plugs would be a good idea simply because they go bad frequently on these engines (why we have no idea it's been discussed previously on this board)... but they aren't the reason for why your engine isn't cranking over. If it's been sitting awhile it might be a good idea to get an oil change kit (filter + appropriate oil) and new spark plugs as well.
Finally, just how old is the battery? Just because the charger says it's fully charged doesn't mean it's holding good amps anymore it might be worth running the battery by an auto parts store or Walmart Automotive and letting them load test it to see what it's condition is.
- Michael
Finally, just how old is the battery? Just because the charger says it's fully charged doesn't mean it's holding good amps anymore it might be worth running the battery by an auto parts store or Walmart Automotive and letting them load test it to see what it's condition is.
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