Mercury Starter/Solenoid

Majesty

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I have a 1988 200HP Mercury outboard. The starter was clicking and not engaging properly. I replaced the solenoid. Now the starter does nothing and even the power trim switch is not working. The positive cable from the battery has power to the solenoid. Any ideas?
 

wrench 3

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The trim gets its juice from the starter solenoid terminal. Have you double checked your wiring hookup?
 

merc850

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Did you check the ground(s) negative cables? it is a common reason for starters not working.
 

Cane river

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