1997 Johnson Fast Strike 175 HP problems

[junya2]

I have a 1997 Johnson Fast Strike 175 HP. It was starting fine, but by the time I get back from parking my car it shutts off. It starts again, but cuts off several times while I'm underway. It will start back up, but cut off. After about 20 minutes of this it will run fine the rest of the day, but still cut out once in a while. I've taken it to two different dealers. The first said the ignitiion was bad, replaced it and it ran good for 1 day and started the same thing over again. Then he said it could be the ignition sensor. I took it to another dealer and he said that it was the wiring from the ignition to the engine, then he said the new ignition could be bad, then he said that the problem was the powerpack. Help me out......please

 

[OBJ]

Re: 1997 Johnson Fast Strike 175 HP problems

The ignition sensor is easy to check by a dealer that has an analyzer. Don't know the set up on your rig....if the key is in the dash or where...but pull the Deutch connectors apart and look for any that may have a burnt place between the pins in the connectors. Check the one that goes to the ignitions switch.<br /><br />Another thing to check is the kill switch. Is the key firmly in place? Look on the starboard side of the engine for the momentary cutoff switch. Make sure it is free to move up and down.

 

[diggs]

Re: 1997 Johnson Fast Strike 175 HP problems

kill switch is a good place to start I have a 96 johnson and few years ago had the same problems. had the kill switch replaced and it took care of those problems