03 200 Evinrude - The Hull Truth

captbobv · 05-21-2007, 11:24 PM

Motor runs execellant ,yesterday it cut off twice like the kill switch came loose,but it wont start,wont even turn over like the battery is dead wait about 2 minutes or less and it starts fine and runs fine.Did it twice yesterday.It is a FICT but has all of updates and new injectors ,at least that is what they say.

Capt.Bob

A1 Outboard · 05-22-2007, 08:39 AM

Your motor was built by Bombardier and is head and shoulders above the OMC FICHT motors.

There are a number of things in the starter electrical circuit that could be culprits and the factory service manual is the only way to check them without hiring a trained technician.

Check the basics first. Remove and scrape any black paint from the ground terminals and the block making certain that the star washers are placed between the block and the ring terminal. Pay particular attention to the starter solenoid base and ground wire. Check the main and starter delay relays for corrosion on the blades and see if they click when you turn the key to START. Check the fuses for corrosion also.

You can substitute a different keyswitch and harness directly to the motor to find out if it is a boat wiring or an engine problem.

Good luck.