50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

[DVDHIDEOUT]

HELLO THERE LADIES/GENTS I AM NEW TO THIS FORUM, I JUST BOUGHT MY FIRST 48 HOURS AGO . ITS A 15FT 1985 BAYLINER CAPRI EQUIPEED WITH THE FACTORY 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD, THE PROBLEM IS WHEN I TRY TO START THE BOAT FROM THE SWITCH IT DOESNT IT JUST CLICKS AND I HEAR IT CLICKING BUT AS SOON AS I PUT A WIRE ON THE TERMINALS IN THE BACK IN THE ENGINE IT STARTS FIRST TIME, I AM SUSPECTING THE SWITCH IN THE ENGINE WHERE THE TWO TERMINALS ARE CONNECTED SOMEHOW ITS NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY OR JUST MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT OPENING CIRCUIT. I AM NOT A PRO ON BOATS BUT I NOW A BAD SWITCH WHEN I SEE ONE, PLEASE IF ANYONE WOULD TELL ME EXACTLY WHERE THE PROBLEM RESIDES I WOULD BE VERY DELIGHTED. IF IT IS THE SWITCH WHERE CAN I BUY IT FROM, FORCE PARTS SEEM TO BE SPECIAL ORDERS, PLEASE ASSIST ME I NEED HELP .

 

[turtle1173]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

Are you referring to bypassing the starter Solenoid? If you are doing that and its starting, then your solenoid is bad.<br /><br />Shane

 

[DVDHIDEOUT]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

YES SIR STARTER SELENOID , WHERE CAN I GET ONE FROM?

 

[scotiany]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

I've seen them for sale at boatingsolutions.com. I think it should be widely available. Try NAPA. Not absolutely sure but , I think it's a standard 12v marine solenoid.

 

[catfish1]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

i'd try to get the right solenoid, but any 12v solenoid will work, as long as it will bolt up.<br />i'm pretty sure on yours it has a + wire from the key switch but no - wire, it is grounded through the block. if you find one that has a + & - just ground the - side to the block and it will work.

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

BIGBUX<br /><br />If you are located in the US or Canada...I can help you find the parts you need.<br /><br />email me<br /><br />marine.ron@shaw.ca

 

[scotiany]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

BIGBUX, in the future , could you please use lower case letters-they're easier to read-Thanks

 

[turtle1173]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

Hey, here's you one right here:<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31284&item=2430710410 <br /><br /> I really don't know if that's a good deal or not. It might give you a general idea of price if you are not able to locate another one.<br /><br />Shane

 

[scotiany]

Re: 50HP FORCE OUTBOARD NOT RESPONDING TO THE KEY!!!

boatingsolutions was $23.85. I'd really check out NAPA-they're probably cheaper.