1992 evinrude 225 starts then dies

david_r

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Re: 1992 evinrude 225 starts then dies

welcome to iboats!

does it start using the choke then die when the fuel from the choking is gone?

does the primer bulb pump up hard?
 

mikesea

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Re: 1992 evinrude 225 starts then dies

post exactly the issue from time you turn your battery on til it dies,also if boat ran receintly ,are u new owner,but,if it dies when you let key back to run position its likely your key switch
 

mako213

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Re: 1992 evinrude 225 starts then dies

hi everyone! thanks for the replies.i just checked for spark and found spark to be inermittent.i turn the key to start and it just turns over no start.turn key off then try to start again and engine starts but dies immidiatley i replaced key switch and checked wiring.all ok but still the same problem.maybe the cdi or stator?????
 

dingbat

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Re: 1992 evinrude 225 starts then dies

It could be just about anything and the parts are too expensive to just start throwing at it. Invest in the OEM manual and use the troubleshooting procedures to find the problem.
 
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