Need help with choke solenoid

[dale3joe]

I have a 1984 black max 150, the choke isnt working.My ignition switch has a push in choke.When i push for choke i hear a click. When i push for manual on solenoid nothing happens. I checked the hoses and everything seems okay.Why isnt my choke working.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Need help with choke solenoid

You do not have an old butterfly type choke. You have an enrichner and that is what you hear clicking. When starting the motor the first time for the day, turn the key on and push the key in and hold it for 8-10 seconds, then start the motor bumping the choke as needed until it idles smoothly.

 

[dale3joe]

Re: Need help with choke solenoid

will try, thanks

 

[hkeiner]

Re: Need help with choke solenoid

Here is some more troubleshooting guidance.

http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29404&d=1243749725

 

[dale3joe]

Re: Need help with choke solenoid

Thanks for the diagram. Tryed it with the instructions and its working fine. Only thing i didnt know i had to hold in the ignition switch for 8 to 10 sec. I will try that next when i go to starting. Thanks for the help

 

[jhloden]

Re: Need help with choke solenoid

I having trouble with my 1992 Mercury 115. When I start the motor the engine sputters while running. If I press the button on the top of the choke solenoid the motor runs fine. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[hkeiner]

Re: Need help with choke solenoid

If I press the button on the top of the choke solenoid the motor runs fine

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I would "guess" that the motor is running lean and the choke is richening it up to run better OR the choke is not working unless you manually press the button. Some actual troubleshooting tests would help narrow it down.

If the "choke solenoid" is an enrichener valve, I suggest that you follow the troubleshooting guide link in Post #4 above and report the results.

If the "choke solenoid" is an electical activator for a butterfly in the carb barrel, then use an ohmeter/voltmeter to test things and report the results. A wiring diagram (or understand the key/ignition circuit) would be necessary for you to know what to test.