johnson 5ohp has no power

[whalerfreak22]

hello everyone im new to this so here i go.i have a 50 johnson that is getting no power to the motor at all.ive hooked up all battery cables and when i turn the key i get nothing.ive changed my ignition switch and silinoid.no change!i dont know what im missing the red plug is connected and so are all of the other plugs.ive checked for broken or loose wires and found none.where should i start any help would be greatly appriciated!

 

[whalerfreak22]

Re: johnson 5ohp has no power

take note the motors year is a 1998 50 johnson

 

[bigdog009]

Re: johnson 5ohp has no power

I am a mechanic but no a marine mechanic but basic principles are the same. I am understanding you have a key switch on a console. If this is so, power much route through your switch then to the motor. I am also understanding that the engine will not turn over (starter will not energize) Basics,
Check battery connections, any Circuit breakers at the battery itself (little gray boxes with black or red buttons) reset them.
Check power to switch with multi-meter
Check power in and power out with key switch turned to start. if good got to starter solenoid located on engine. check for power from battery to solenoid. shold have some 12 to 13.86 volts dc.

try this and see

 

[fireman57]

Re: johnson 5ohp has no power

Look for a small inline fuse in your engine compartment. It will be a little black bulge. Inside it is a 20 amp fuse that I bet is blown.

 

[bigdog009]

Re: johnson 5ohp has no power

Look for a small inline fuse in your engine compartment. It will be a little black bulge. Inside it is a 20 amp fuse that I bet is blown.

could be that! 20 amp power.