starter issues help diagnose

[adk_vfr]

Hi hows it going im having an issue with starting on my boat I have a 1990 johnson 90hp somtimes and more now than before when I try to start the motor I just get a click from the starter. I have a brand new fully charged battery and ive actually tried 2. If i just keep keying the ignition eventually it will turn over I bought a new ignition switch but havent installed yet as i think it isnt the problem as the signal is getting back there as it is clicking. thankyou for all your info.

 

[Solittle]

Re: starter issues help diagnose

Your symptoms point to either bad connections and/or bad battery cables. Clean all connections & retry. Note that a cable can look good on the outside and be almost a green mush inside.

 

[jayyyy]

Re: starter issues help diagnose

I bought one of those for a johnson 115 also listed as 9amp instead of 10. It worked the same as the OEM stator.

 

[soundchaser]

Re: starter issues help diagnose

if cleaning the connections doesn't work, Check into the solenoid. the disc may be spent.

 

[adk_vfr]

Re: starter issues help diagnose

A new solenoid solved the problem my motor turns over every time you turn the key now. Thankyou very much for your help.