Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

[marzoid]

Hey guys,

Ive been having a problem with starting my boat. When I try to start it in neutral it will try to start but wont fire up. But when I push the button(throttle only) in on the Quicksilver controller and move the arm forward and then start it. It will start everytime.

When I move it back down to neutral it has a hard time keeping it running. Usually will not stay running in neutral.

Ive cleaned my carburetors but that didnt seem to do anything. The boat runs fine in forward/reverse just wont start in neutral.

I have read that it may be the Neutral Safety Switch and that it is located in the control arm. What does the NSS look like and anyone know how to get at it? Ive gotten the entire Quicksilver unit mount off but dont know where the NSS is located or how to fix the NSS once I do find it? Or is it neutral idle? im not sure where thats located

This is the Quicksilver controller I haveps whats the switch on the right for?)


Thanks Mario

 

[marzoid]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...r=50&bdesc=REMOTE+CONTROL+ASSY+(W/POWER+TRIM)

This appears to be the schematic

 

[jim765]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...r=50&bdesc=REMOTE+CONTROL+ASSY+(W/POWER+TRIM)

This appears to be the schematic

try letting it warm up,mabe 3 to 4 mins, i have same prob. i just let it warm up,and then put in newtral, works for me, just dont leave at fast idle,back off a little at a time, works for me ,cold natured i guess,

 

[NYBo]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

If the NSS was the problem, the starter wouldn't operate. Your problem is with the way the motor is running: carb issue (idle set too low, dirt in internal passages), overall motor condition (low compression), or some other problem.

You have discovered you can start the motor when you set it to fast idle.That is the proper method for a cold motor. Are you also engaging the choke? This is usually done by pushing in the key while the starter is engaged.

 

[fucawi]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

The neutral switch only breaks the circuit to the solelnoid in F and R so it wont start in gear and has nothing to do with the running ..NYbo is right ...check out all the simple things. Idle mix would be my first port of call 1 1/4 turns out .

 

[marzoid]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

Okay ill try and find where the idle screw is. It should be right on the carbs? correct?
Thanks btw

 

[marzoid]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

okay... so Ive set the idle screw to the proper specs and even tried playing around with them...(moving them to a lower setting)
now the motor will not turn over at all no matter what I do
somewhat like a car with a dead alternator

any ideas? Ive tried to start it more then enough times...could I of made myself another problem after fixing the idle speed?

my boat is a mercury
it says gt - 75 on it
but can not find out what year it is
the serial number is 6616110

 

[marzoid]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

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[Bondo]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

okay... so Ive set the idle screw to the proper specs and even tried playing around with them...(moving them to a lower setting)
now the motor will not turn over at all no matter what I do
somewhat like a car with a dead alternator

any ideas? Ive tried to start it more then enough times...could I of made myself another problem after fixing the idle speed?

my boat is a mercury
it says gt - 75 on it
but can not find out what year it is
the serial number is 6616110

Ayuh,... Sounds like ya ran the battery Dead...

 

[marzoid]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

recharged the battery didn't help
checked the spark plugs they were a little wet from gas/oil let it dry...still nothing
checked the spark plugs for spark but don't seem to be getting any spark from them
but the trim works and everything tho
I don't get it
About to give up.....
thanks for all your suggestions

 

[fucawi]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

The motor will not turn over at all

Thats what you said which to me means the starter wont run ....then you said you checked the spark .....how do you do that without it turning over ?

 

[marzoid]

Re: Outboard wont turn over..Quicksilver NSS problem? PLEASE HELP

it was my harness wire that ran to coil 1 and 2
just incase someone else runs into this problem