Hard to start 2000 150 ELPTO Mercury Two-Stroke

gchatel

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Hello folks...new member here. I did a search and didn't find any info on this problem.<br />A couple of weeks ago, took the boat out and engine started fine. This past weekend, took it out and had the problems.<br />Engine turned over twice and then nothing. When I mean nothing, I mean the starter would not even activate. The only response between the ignition switch and the engine was the clicking of the electronic choke whenever I pushed the key in as if I was going to choke it.<br />After a couple of tries, the engine magically turned over strongly and off we went. This happened three more times while we were out on the water.<br />Checked all battery and starter connections for corrosion when I got home...all were clean as a whistle. Cranking battery is less than 1 year old and was fully charged the day before via an on-board trickle charger. Hooked the charger back up and it showed full charge after only about 5 minutes, so the battery was indeed fully charged. I got the engine to turnover once more while in the driveway at the house, but that was it...now I can't get it to turnover at all.<br />Where would you guys start...the ignition switch? The solenoid? The starter itself?<br />Any help would be appreciated!
 

JB

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Re: Hard to start 2000 150 ELPTO Mercury Two-Stroke

I would start in the Engine FAQ section, "Outboard wont start" topic.<br /><br />My guess is a bad connection of the battery ground cable to the engine block.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 
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