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CJ
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Initially Posted - 06/21/2002 :  04:29:16  Show Profile
While sailing yesterday apparently by lifting the Envinrude 9.9 to reduce drag, the wire that leads from the + battery pole to a switch and to the engine got disconnected from in there. The problem is I don't see any loose wire to reconnect with, I don't know which part of the engine it was connected to. The engine is electric start and will not start with the disconnected wire. Iam on a mooring and really don't want to take the engine off. Can anyone advise? I will appreciate the help.

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Carlyle
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 06/21/2002 :  10:14:56  Show Profile
Are you sure that the problem is inside the engine? If you can't see the problem, it may be just as likely that the problem is with the wiring in the boat. Check in line fuses, circuit breakers, and connections for corrosion. Maybe even check the battery for % to full charge. It might be the battery is run down enough to not kick over the engine.

Also, on my Mariner, the engine has to be in neutral for the electric start to function. AND, if I don't engage reverse first, the starting circuit doesn't recognize neutral - an indiosyncracy of my engine.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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andy p
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Response Posted - 06/21/2002 :  14:00:42  Show Profile
There should be 3 wires exiting the sealed push button starter switch. On one pole of the switch is attached the starter motor and on the opposite pole are the battery and alternator wires. Sounds like the battery wire was yanked out? The only other wire in the vicinity is the battery ground wire which is bolted to the engine casing.
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CJ
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Response Posted - 06/21/2002 :  14:24:41  Show Profile
I did not fully explain the problem, the engine turns over well but will not start. If the switch is off the engine will turn over but never start. It sound simular to a car with disconnected coil. I will have to take a look again but I know there is 1 wire from each battery pole plus this mystery wire from the + pole to the switch and back to the engine. Thanks for your help

carlyle John C25 #CTYJ009577G
Middle Island NY
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coldducks
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Response Posted - 06/21/2002 :  19:02:26  Show Profile
could it be the lanyard? i think most of them are red. it has to be on for the engine to start. i could have come off.

COLDDUCKS
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CJ
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Response Posted - 06/23/2002 :  08:37:06  Show Profile
I took the engine off and eventually I found the loose connection. My knowledge of outboard is very limited but working at home made it easy. Thanks everyone.

Carlyle
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tinob
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Response Posted - 06/23/2002 :  10:31:36  Show Profile


OH BOY !!!

Just when I was about to be brilliant and save the day you go and find the problem yourself. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
On my Johnson there is a small horseshoe(red) that holds up a killswitch. If it is inadvertently yanked out your symptoms appear.

Val on "CALISTA" #3936

Val Bisagni
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