Evinrude 50 hp 4-Stroke Diagnostics System

[Matador51]

I have a 97 4-stroke Evinrude (Susuki) and it has performed well.I have one nagging problem which i would like to understand. When you first turn the key the motor goes through a series of diagnistic tests and after all the red lights go out it is safe to start.After the motor is started it sometimes goes through the diagnostic phase right away again. All the red lights go out again but this is quite annoying.Does anyone know what is causing this? I have a Lund boat but hopefully that doesn't mean anything.Thanks

[marinemech]

the reason the lights come back on is the voltage drop to the gauge while cranking don't worry this is normal

[rabidfish]

It may be due to a bad connection. Clean and reattach your battery cables, check your battery's condition. (remember that there are 4 battery cable ends)