200hp Johnson it won't start

[eula30]

Hi, I have a 1976 200hp Johnson, it won't start, starter doesn’t do anything all I get is a click, batteries are new and the starter was rebuilt about 2 months a go. Any help I will really appreciated.<br />Thank you

 

[DJ]

Re: 200hp Johnson it won't start

1. New baterries dos not mean they are charged.<br /><br />2. Check every battery to engine connection, that includes the connections on the engine end. REMOVE each and clean them.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 200hp Johnson it won't start

Cables are often overlooked. They can corrode inside and look great on the outside.

 

[eula30]

Re: 200hp Johnson it won't start

Hi, I jump the starter and it start really good, however if I use the key switch all I get is a click, any ideas, does the solenoid had to do anything with that click? <br />Thank you

 

[marinemech]

Re: 200hp Johnson it won't start

test or replace start solenoid most likley the cause<br />if you have a voltage tester or light check for voltage on big red wire coming in yellow/red wire while trying to crank big red wire going to starter also check black wire to ground

 

[eula30]

Re: 200hp Johnson it won't start

I did replace the starter solenoid today and motor runs like a champ. <br />Thanks guys for all your help.<br />Thank you.