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Hi all I have a 2006 Horizon 180,would like to know what the little white button next to the ignition switch is for,also when I turn the key to start it sometimes it takes about 3 turns to start,any help appreciated.

cheers
mick

On mine it's the horn. When my engine is cold, I would give an arm to start in 3. Welcome to the forum.

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Beyond the Blue

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Ex 1998 238 Vista 5.0Gi SX DP
Lexus RX300

Thanks for the reply but it is not the horn its is just a small white button next to where the key goes,as for starting i mean i can turn the key and nothing happens no ignition no power but then after about 3 goes it starts up fine.

cheers

On my boat there is a breaker next to the key. I believe it is an ignition power breaker. Never had to reset it.

As far as the 3 times, sounds like a bad switch.

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Terry
Current: 07 Crownline 255 CCR cuddy - 350 Mag MPI/B3 "Casi Cielo"

Previous:97 245 Sundowner 5.7GI/SX

Tow vehicle: 1986 GMC 2500 Camper Special 454/TH400

Thanks will look into that

cheers

you could start with some easy checks:
check if electric contact of the safety switch is clean (I mean the switch where the red safety wire is attached)

if this is ok turn the key, keep it in ingition position and move forward and rear the throttle lever: if moving the lever the engine turns on it means the breaker device of the lever is dirty or has some oxidation.
As soon as the engine starts remind to put immediately the lever in neutral position.

These could be some reasons.

The white button: it's clearly a "reset button", what does it reset we are not allowed to know, maybe it's an industrial secret , by the way it's not written on any user's guide I've ever seen till now.

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2006-288 Vista
"Drogue One" - a starboard story -
2 x Volvo Penta D3 - 160 HP

previous boats:
2001 -FW 268 Vista
1998 FW 258 Vista
2003 Saver 690 Cabin Sport