Strange Electrical Issue

[Coyote]

My YM 2000B won't start...here are the symptoms, (battery is charged & good) When I trun the key, I have gauge lights, turn to start and hear a click and then nothing. Next turn there are no gauge lights, everything is dead. Wait a few minutes and turn of the key makes gauge lights to work again, nothing else. I am guessing there is a relay somewhere I am not aware of? Does anyone know? If you can help me locate and fix the problem I would be much obliged!

 

[tallyho8]

Sounds like dirty battery cables to me.

 

[choffman41]

Yep, my 2301 does the same thing when the cables get dirty. Try pulling them and cleaning the battery terminals and cable ends.

 

[MJPetersen]

make sure that you clean BOTH ends of the battery cables. That is almost for sure what it is.

Mike

 

[Coyote]

*Update* You guys were right on! And I didn't think it could be that...my battery terminals were clean and I use a quick disconnect to prevent drain while I am away, but it was the lead going to the starter. Cleaned it up, tightened it and she fired right up! Thanks for the help!