88 bayliner capri omc

[Kiet40]

Hi guys,
i purchased a 88 bayliner with an omc i/o a few months ago. I started it up and it came on like a charm. Since then i have done some cleaning to it and replaced the carpet. Couple a days ago i tried to start it again hoping to take it out but it wouldn't start anymore. I thought it was the battery but since have bought a new one. Tried it but nothing. Any ideas on what could be wrong???

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

Does the starter turn the motor over or go clunk

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

There is no sound at all

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

battery cable connections on both the pos and neg ends
does anything have power.

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

i don't think there is any power.

 

[Juniinc]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

I don't think 88 capri has a kill switch,,,
check the engine block ground
test voltage at the starter solenoid, while turning the ignition key.

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

i checked the ground cable. but did not test the voltage. What is the best way to go baout it? Sorry newbee.

 

[Juniinc]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

U would need a multi meter or a cheap auto tester.
make sure the tester is well grounded/
battery SW on/
test the thick red cable on the starter, U should get 12V+/
test the small wire on the solenoid, should get 12V+ if the ignition key is in start position.
It could also be the NSS, try to wiggle your shift lever,,,
Good luck

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

Thanks,
will try it tomorrow..

 

[sea wolf]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

You didn't trip the main breaker on the dash did you?

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

main breaker???? like i said newbee! but i don't think i did.
it started right up the first time i tried it. took the battery out, came back few weeks after that put the battery in and nothing.

 

[sea wolf]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

Does anything else work, such as lights, bilge blower, etc? If not, the breaker is tripped. Look on your dash.

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

Nothing works. Where is the breaker located and how does it looks like? Is it by the fuses under the dash board?

 

[sea wolf]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

No, it's not under the dash. I told u it should be on the dashboard. I don't have a pic of your setup in front of me so you'll have to find it yourself. If I were you I would take some time & learn the ins & outs of your boat such as where the breakers are located. Also, you may have a 50 amp fuse blown. If that fuse has blown, you won't have power to anything. It's in the engine compartment, probably on the starboard engine side. Look for it. Some day, you'll need to know these things if your out on the water & something happens.

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

Thanks a lot. Unfortunatly it is rasining today so I won't be able to check on the fuse.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

There are 2 50 amp inline fuses. Should be on the engine in the harness near where the shift cable connects on the bracket that goes to the lower shift cable.
These will be black rubber boots with a metal clip over them that holds them together.They really don't look like fuse holders but the fuses are in there.

 

[Kiet40]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

Thanks a lot for all the help guys. It was the 50 amp fuse. Went to autozone got a new one and the it started right up...

 

[sea wolf]

Re: 88 bayliner capri omc

No sweat. I'm glad u posted back. I didn't know Autozone carried those fuses. They didn't last time I needed one.