ignition doesnt work?

[SportPhish31]

I think theres a problem with my ignition. When I turn the key on the gauges all work but when I turn to the starter position nothing. The motor runs great btw. Do I need to get a new ignition or what? Some help would be great.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: ignition doesnt work?

No you don't need a new ignition. YOu need to figure out "why" the ignition doesn't work and fix that. But before we can help you, don't you think it would be helpful to tell us what it is you are working on?

 

[SportPhish31]

Re: ignition doesnt work?

sorry I just figured all boat ignitions were the same, its a 86 searay seville with OMC engine and stern drive

 

[Don S]

Re: ignition doesnt work?

Thats a good start, now, what engine and drive do you have.

I'm going to move this thead over to the OMC forum.

sorry I just figured all boat ignitions were the same, its a 86 searay seville with OMC engine and stern drive

There are many different kinds of ignitions, even on the same type of engine.

 

[kmarine]

Re: ignition doesnt work?

I recomend first making suer you boat is in nutral. Yes I have had customers who thought they were in fact in gear. check safty switch and teather if equiped. then place test lamp or vilt meter on ignition switch and starter solenoid. check for corroded of loose connections.

 

[perna00]

Re: ignition doesnt work?

When I first got my boat, I realized that the safety switch was off. Try turning the key to where the starter should engage and move the throttle control lever back and forth to see if it switches on.

 

[Don S]

Re: ignition doesnt work?

I misread your post, I thought you had an ignition problem, but you have a starting problem.
This should show you how to track down the problem.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167035