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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    Problem was the starter solenoid. Although it was clicking it wasn't closing with enough force to properly close the heavy duty starter contacts. However, if the battery voltage was increased to around 13V it would manage to close the contacts with enough force to make the connection. I changed...
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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    I will report back what I find. Will be a couple of weeks as my boat isn't close by.
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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    The wiring connections under the motor cover look like the day they left the factory. No corrosion whatsoever. I think brodman has a very good point. The ignition switch is much more exposed to the elements and may have developed some resistance from corrosion. I've purchased a couple of wire...
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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    I think I used to much verbiage in my original post. I did check with a voltmeter. 0 V on motor terminal with key in start position. To summarize: Motor wouldn't crank but solenoid clicked. Jumped the battery to motor terminals at solenoid and starter zipped over and started the motor...
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    Starter Solenoid On 2002 Johnson 40HP 4 Stroke

    Went to start our motor yesterday and it wouldn't crank. Heard the fuel pump operate and a click from the solenoid but no go. Measured battery voltage, 12.5V Measured voltage at starter motor while trying to crank, 0V. Measured on battery side of solenoid 12V. Very difficult to measure voltage...
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