STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

[Forceluver]

HERE IS THE PROBLEM!! I WAS TESTING A FRIENDS BATTERY TO SEE IF IT HAD JUICE, SEEMS LIKE IT DID NOT, SO I SWITCHED BACK TO MY GOOD BATTERY, AT THAT POINT EVERYTHING WAS STILL DEAD. I FOUND THAT I HAD TO RESET THE BREAKER, SO I'M CONVINCED I MUST HAVE PUT THE WIRES ON THE WRONG TERMINALS, THAT OR THE OTHER BATTERY WAS THAT SHOT. EITHER WAY WHEN I TRY TO START IT NOW THE SOLENOID EITHER CLICKS OR DOES NOTHING, IF I TURN THE KEY SEVERAL TIMES FAST BACK IN FORTH IT WILL START, AT LEAST IT DID NOW IT DOES NOTHING. WHEN I HOOK UP 12 VOLTS DIRECTLY TO THE STARTER I GET A REACTION FROM THE STARTER EVERY TIME.

 

[roscoe]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Double check all cables and wires for a tight connection. Tends to sound like a solenoid.

 

[Forceluver]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

OH I CHECKED THEM ALL, I'M SURE OF THAT. THANK YOU

 

[scotiany]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Another thing to check might be the ignition switch itself. Maybe some WD-40 might help.

 

[redmule]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

I'll go along with Roscoe as it being the starter solenoid

 

[JB]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

What does "checked them" mean? Did you take them off and clean them?<br /><br />Go to "Outboard Wont Start" in FAQ and do the tests for starter not turning.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Forceluver]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Thanks for the help everyone!!<br /> I checked that all the wires were tight and they were, I'll take all wires off and clean connections with sand paper and spray wd-40 in the switch. But I'm pretty sure now that I will have to find a solenoid.<br /> Thanks again, keep your eyes for some more questions!!

 

[force01]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

force<br /><br />jump 12 volts to your yellow wire on your solenoid this will by pass your boats wiring and pick your solenoid ,if the starter doesnt work <br />when you do that you have a bad solenoid bret<br /><br /> If you need further assistance please email me @ forcepower01@yahoo.com. thanks,Bret

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Or shoot 12 Volts from another battery with jumper cables directy to the large terminal on the starter. If it cranks, replace selonoid. Force01 had it right, just a different way to do it.

 

[JB]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Jumping 12 dirctly to the starter does not prove the solenoid bad.<br /><br />Do the tests. Save yourself the embarrassment of replacing something that isn't broke.

 

[Forceluver]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Thanks every one,<br /> Today I put a tester on the negative and the positive (battery side) of the solenoid and naturally I got 12v, When I moved the test wire from the batter side of the solenoid to the other side I got nothing which is normal cause the key was not being turned, WHEN I did turn the key again I got nothing. After about twenty fast turns only two time the starter would turn and at the same time I can see the fluke read 12v. So I'm now sure Its the solenoid. Thanks everyone. Keep a look out for some more questions.<br />this forum rules.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[walleyehed]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

I still have to ask.....is the solenoid "clicking" everytime you turn the key???<br />If not, as JB said, the solenoid MAY NOT be your trouble....It could very well be in the switch.

 

[JB]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Yep. I think you just proved that your keyswitch is bad, Luver.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[redmule]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

To check the solenoid you need to<br />1. test the red battery wire terminal , it should have 12v or test light should burn <br />2. test the yellow wire from key switch, it should have 12v or test light should burn only when the key switch is held in the start position if not test key switch<br />3.test the starter wire,with key held on start position, 12v or light should burn, <br />4. test the solenoid to see it is grounded, it may have a black ground wire under aft screw in the suppot plate,clip test light to 12v power source & ground test light to solenoid support plate it should burn<br /><br />Hope you can follow this method, good luck

 

[Forceluver]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Yes, the solenoid Is clicking every time!<br />It just does not engage the starter every time.<br /><br /> Thanks again.

 

[JB]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Aha! Okay, I take it back. <br /><br />You must have a bad solenoid.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[force01]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

force<br /><br />check i boats they should have your solenoid, if they cant help you we can thanks bret<br /><br /> If you need further assistance please email me @ forcepower01@yahoo.com. thanks,Bret

 

[walleyehed]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Yes, the solenoid Is clicking every time!<br />

Critical piece of info that determined the answer...........

 

[Forceluver]

Re: STARTER OR SOLENOID?? 1988 85 HP

Thanks Everyone,<br /><br />All set here.