1982 mercury 115 have to hand choke

1morgan3

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i have a mercury 115 1982 model and when i first start it i have to hand choke the middle carb to get it to start. why is the electric choke not working?
 

arsenalpsu

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Re: 1982 mercury 115 have to hand choke

I think your year has a choke solenoid? (I'm currently rebuilding my 84 which has an enricher valve) Do they move at all or just a bit? Check all your connections to make sure the're tight. Have a friend hit the choke and use an volt meter to see if there is curent going to the solenoid, if there is than it's your solenoide. You'll have to order a new one unless your hand enough to take it apart and fix her. If there isn't current flowing to the solenoid than you have a broken wire or connection somewhere or your switch is bad.

You could also supply current directly to your solenoid, if she works than you know you have a connection or switch issue.
 
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