Electrical problems

[chiz]

I have a 1975 85hp merc. It runs great when running but drains the battery when its not running. How should I go about diagnosing this problem. The elec. choke works form the throttle but the key won't even click when turned.<br /><br />I'm stumbed and eager to go skiing. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[fgbutler]

Re: Electrical problems

Your battery is bad. Any autoparts store should do a check for free. Does it hold a charge? Check for corrosion at terminals. Maybe a poor connection? Check your wiring. Do you have any accessories still running when you shut of your engine?

 

[fgbutler]

Re: Electrical problems

Your battery is bad. Any autoparts store should do a check for free. Does it hold a charge? Check for corrosion at terminals. Maybe a poor connection? Check your wiring. Do you have any accessories still running when you shut of your engine?

 

[chiz]

Re: Electrical problems

I tried a brand new battery and the same thing happend. No accesories are hooked up. only the engine.