Mercury 175xr2 starter?

stapp99

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I have a 2005 bass tracker 185 jet and it's been great for 3 years but the other day it wouldn't start. I get a hard clunk and some rotation by the starter motor but it's very weak and sounds like a power drill when the bit gets stuck ( electrical humming ) it melted my ground wire off the solenoid. Is it the solenoid or the starter or both? My battery is showing full charge and I have no corrosion or loose connections. Anyone have anything similar?
 

CharlieB

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Re: Mercury 175xr2 starter?

Test the starter with a good set of battery jumper cables direct from the battery to the starter. If it cranks good then replace the solenoid. If not then it's time to look inside your starter.
 
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