Clicking from battery - no starting or tilt/trim

[gr8rg8r]

One of my 1997 200 Yamaha 2-strokes wouldn't start today. When I applied the tilt/trim button, the tilt/trim motor made a soft sound but would move. And, when I tried to start it, the engine made a little noise, but wouldn't crank over.<br /><br />I tested the voltage of the batteries (2) and both had good voltage. I suspect it is a cable problem, but the cables look clean at the battery and inside the engine.<br /><br />Where should I check for voltage and voltage drop?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Richard

 

[JB]

Re: Clicking from battery - no starting or tilt/trim

Hi, Richard.<br /><br />Check out the "Outboard wont start" article in Engine FAQs for troubleshooting the starter circuit.<br /><br />Visual inspection is not useful for detecting resistance in a connection.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[shep70057]

Re: Clicking from battery - no starting or tilt/trim

Your voltage may be good, but the amperage to turn that motor may not. Ensure your batteries are fully charged.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Clicking from battery - no starting or tilt/trim

do you have a dc multimeter and a basic dc knowledge? a friend to turn the key is helpful.

 

[gr8rg8r]

Re: Clicking from battery - no starting or tilt/trim

Problem solved!<br /><br />Problem was not with the cables, but rather with the Perko battey selector switch. Switch had a break that did not send power to the engine.<br /><br />Thanks for all who contributed.<br /><br />Richard

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Clicking from battery - no starting or tilt/trim

good to hear it. a cheap easy solution <br /> if you dont think its cheap price a set of yamaha battery cables