1996 Mecury 125HP ELPO - Intermediate Starting

thehof

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Sep 29, 2011
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I've been having this same starting issue for about 3 years now. The engine runs really well, but i have intermediate starting issues. The engine will not crank, no click when turning key. I can hear choke engage when I push key. To try and solve this probelm, I've replaced the following in the last year......Starter, Ignition Key Switch, solinoid and new battery. I clean my battery terminals and ring terminals every year. I seem to experiece issues most when it rains or if there is moisture in the morning.....but not all the time. Any help would be apprecaited.
 

racerone

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Dec 28, 2013
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There may be a switch in the control box that only allows cranking with control in nuetral.-----Check that one out.
 

Ninnehoser

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Sep 17, 2017
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Could be a short in your control voltage going to the starting solenoid. I would check and see if getting correct voltage there so it is actually engaging the starter solenoid.
 
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