no ignition

[dennymac75]

my problem is, changed batteries in my boat and now I get no response from my key,the electric choke works but no starter action.this is a 1988
evinrude 70hp.I am thinking solenoid,putting power from battery to starter activates it ,checked for fuses, none blown that I found.Am I missing something in system between key and solenoid? any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: no ignition

Test the solinoid, its possible there is no continuity on the "start circuit". Could be the ignition switch, a wire, etc. apply twelve volts (jumper wire from + terminal of battery)to the start terminal of your solinoid, and see if it turns over.

 

[crspang]

Re: no ignition

my problem is, changed batteries in my boat and now I get no response from my key,the electric choke works but no starter action.this is a 1988
evinrude 70hp.I am thinking solenoid,putting power from battery to starter activates it ,checked for fuses, none blown that I found.Am I missing something in system between key and solenoid? any help would be greatly appreciated

Checked neutral switch? Do you have safety lanyard?

 

[dennymac75]

Re: no ignition

well I started at the battery and checked everything, jiggled and tightened,all nuts and connections,hit the key and she started right up,don't what was lose, but it is running now .Thanks for the help guys