I was out for the first time of the year a few weeks ago. It was running great then when I went to move to another spot. When I went to get on plain there was no power and took for ever once I was on plain it ran just fine. Did this twice. Then like nothing ever happend it runs like new the rest of the day? Any Ideas? Should I get it check out or maybe just somthing was cloged up and the bew out?
Thanks
Hutch
Sounds like a coil going bad. Often intermittent at first. When they go "poof" often it is just droping spark on that hole and you can run on 5 cyl. Other times when you are 25 miles off shore it melts the wiring harness and you get to meet the Coast Gaurd.
Get it checked out - ask your servicing dealer to reference Service Bulletin 2009-26 if it is a coil.
Definitely a good idea to have it checked.
Also recommend you check your CRANKING BATTERY. LOAD TEST IT.
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Thanks I will get it check out.
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