89 marathon sometimes takes a while to move

Jnkyrdg04 · 05-18-2016, 08:08 PM

Really didn't know how to say this in the title but every now and then when I push the gas on my 89 Marathon it doesn't do anything at all, such as the engine not turning over. It will make a little sound like a whine. Like I said it does it now and then. Just wanted to address the problem before it gets worst. Every time I take the seat off it never does it, so I really can't look at what's going on/not going on. It also does this in both forward and reverse

racin161 · 05-18-2016, 08:12 PM

Check the starter/gen belt !!! Loose or worn

LOU

cart around · 05-18-2016, 09:25 PM

I would say it's an electrical whine from the solenoid. Caused by low voltage from the battery, or corroded connections.

rvkersh · 05-19-2016, 03:35 PM

Load test the battery then check all connections.

05-18-2016, 08:08 PM	#1
Jnkyrdg04 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 55	89 marathon sometimes takes a while to move Really didn't know how to say this in the title but every now and then when I push the gas on my 89 Marathon it doesn't do anything at all, such as the engine not turning over. It will make a little sound like a whine. Like I said it does it now and then. Just wanted to address the problem before it gets worst. Every time I take the seat off it never does it, so I really can't look at what's going on/not going on. It also does this in both forward and reverse Last edited by Jnkyrdg04; 05-18-2016 at 08:08 PM.. Reason: Rewording
Jnkyrdg04 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 55

05-18-2016, 08:12 PM	#2
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: 89 marathon sometimes takes a while to move Check the starter/gen belt !!! Loose or worn LOU
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05-18-2016, 09:25 PM	#3
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,495	Re: 89 marathon sometimes takes a while to move I would say it's an electrical whine from the solenoid. Caused by low voltage from the battery, or corroded connections.

05-19-2016, 03:35 PM	#4
rvkersh Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 396	Re: 89 marathon sometimes takes a while to move Load test the battery then check all connections.

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