1992 Evinrude 90hp

[ColDyl]

a few times at the end of last season i had to tap on what i believe is the solenoide, a round thing with the wires attached to it ahead of the starter. i believe that i need anew one i am just wondering if this could go bad and by tapping on it it would work. thanks for your hepl!!

 

[Xcusme]

Re: 1992 Evinrude 90hp

Welcome to iboats ColDyl!<br />Yup, sure sounds like the starter solenoid. Can they go bad, sure, it's just a big -high current carrying-relay. You could try removing the wires, one at a time, and cleaning the contact surfaces, replace the wires. Check the solenoid mounting bolts too. Some solenoids need a solid 'ground' connection to operate properly. If it still acts up, replace it.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 1992 Evinrude 90hp

Make sure that you disconnect the battery before messing with the wires.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1992 Evinrude 90hp

Check your neutral safety switch, this supply's ground to the solinoid.

 

[ColDyl]

Re: 1992 Evinrude 90hp

Xcusme, SoLittle, and R.Johnson Thanks very much for the great respones to my question. I will try this. Thanks again ColDyl