Ignition Problem :(

mrc283

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85hp evinrude 77' model, how can I tell if the ignition switch or the kill switch is bad? The motor wont even try to turn over and the batteries work (new) previously when the key was turned the motor would click and a buzzer would sound. Now, it does nothing.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Ignition Problem :(

is they battery fully charged? 90% of starter problems are bad connections. remove and clean both ends of the battery cables, so that they are shiney, also the cable from the solenoid to starter. check for nicks in the cables. and make sure the connectors are on the wire good. the cable tend to corrode from the inside out, if nicked, corroded wires, and connections, heat up and cause resistance to the follow of electricity, thus the starter doesn't get enough. you can also take jumper cable pos battery post to large post on starter. with a good connection, the engine should spin. then if the starter is good clean everything and retest. then trouble shoot solenoid. starters can be rebuit at a starter/alternator shop, much cheaper than a new one.

also have the battery load tested at the auto parts store, free, i've had new batteries go bad
 
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