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I have a 2012 2275 GCW with a Yamaha 150 that we bought new in 2012. I haven't started the engine for about 2 months. Yesterday I put some gas in and attempted to start the engine to make sure all is good. When turning the key nothing happened (it did not crank). The battery is good as all gauges, radio and and the horn all work. I attempted this about 10 times with nothing. I then sprayed some electronic cleaner in where the key goes for the ignition. Again I tried several and it finally cranked and started. I turned it off and it started again. I again turned it off and again it did not crank. Tried several other times and it started. I turned it off and tried to start it again and nothing happened but I wiggled the key and it started. Shut it off and again it wouldn't crank. I am guessing that my ignition switch is dirty or corroded or something. I'm pretty sure the ignition switch is faulty. I obviously will not go out in the boat until I get it fixed as I don't want to be stranded on the water. My question to the group is: Do you agree that it must be the ignition switch? If so, how do I change it and where can I get one? The small panel where you insert the key is about 4x2". Do I remove this panel to change the ignition switch through that panel or do I have to crawl into the area in front of and underneath the dash to attempt to change the switch (this looks very difficult). I want to attempt to do this myself if I can rather than borrowing a trailer and taking it to a dealer (if I can even get it started and driving it 10 miles to get to the dealer!)
HELP PLEASE!!!
 
Have you checked for loose wires under your helm ?
 
As you know it is very difficult to get to the switch under the helm but I have looked and felt under there and don't see any wire issues. I have contacted Partzilla and talked to an agent and he has the whole assembly including the cover/panel for $188 and it looks like that whole assembly can be replaced through that cover/panel.
 
Ignition switches for boats are pretty much generic , you can get one for about $20. I dont like to get under my helm either, but I would to save $160
 
Answer to your first question. It must be the ignition switch is at fault. When I did this job removing the 4 small panel screws did not allow me to lift the switch along with the small panel. Could work on your boat-try it. No one is small enough to crawl under the dash and work in that small space. You can get one hand in there to check for loose connections. Someone here recommended removing a nearby speaker. That might work depending on speaker location. When I removed my ignition switch I first removed the fence. The side of the console is then wide open. Removing fasteners was made more difficult in order to maintain Bennington’s high aesthetic standards. Nothing was very serviceable.
 
What model Bennington do you have? I have a 2012 2275 GCW. When you say you removed the "fence" to change your switch, did you mean the outside sheet metal panel that is either welded or riveted? It is hard to believe Bennington would install a component such as a switch that would require removal of sheet metal to get to it. Does anyone have a direct phone number to Bennington so I could get their take on this? Thanks to all who responded to my post.
 
Here is the phone number for Bennington 888 906 2628 . If you call have your Hull ID.
 
I have a 2021 SLX. Attached is a photo of the whole fence subassembly slid back to gain access to the big hole on the console. The fasteners (tee-bolts) where special and somewhat hidden. I have done this twice. The second time was much easier. It was not as easy as lifting the hood of my car. It should be. The whole pontoon industry has dropped the ball with regard to console component serviceability.
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Did you do the work yourself and are there any special tools required? Where is the Hull ID located on my boat? I plan on doing this myself as my boat stays on my covered dock all the time and I didn't buy a trailer when we bought the boat as I didn't know of a reason to need a trailer at that time.
 
That looks like a lot of work
 
I slid back my fence in my driveway. Not capable of doing job over water. Maybe you are up to it. You are smart to start with VIN number. Job starts with getting the right switch.

Back up a little. As I recommended above, start by determining if the switch can be lifted out with the switch panel. That is how I would have designed this assembly.

The VIN number on my boat is located on the aft rub rail starboard side. I am a bit concerned that you do not know what you don’t know.

Keep us informed of your progress no matter where it goes. We can all learn from your experience.
 
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