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[soxfan]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[robmac]

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]

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.. :look: NB

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

[Cal]

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]

Thanks for the input turned out to be starter solenoid