125 Force starting issue

Cool Cat 100

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I have a Force 125 outboard that will turn over one time and then the next when you turn the key it will not turn over. Any thoughts?
 

pnwboat

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Re: 125 Force starting issue

Bad battery, bad battery cables or corroded battery cable connections or bad starter. Bad connections is pretty common.
 

Jiggz

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Re: 125 Force starting issue

Ditto with PNW check both the red and black cables make sure they are clean and tight. Caution, jiggling alone is not enough, you have to disconnect and clean until they are shiny clean. if problem persists, jumper the starter straight to the battery's positive terminal, and if problem persists, overhaul the starter or replace. If after jumpering the starter turns over normally, overhaul or replace starter solenoid.
 
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