evinrude ficht idling problems

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bamafish

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I have a 2002 225 hp evinrude ficht. It will not idle . I can crank it by pushing hotfoot half throttle,cranks and runs fine but when i let off gas to put in gear it goes dead. I have put 2 sets of plugs and indexed. My mech found oil leak and fixed under flywheel. I have tryed a known good throttle pos. sen. . My mech thought it must be the emm. I sent it to dfi technologies. They tested it and said it was fine. I have a beautiful 2003 ranger 520vx with a 225 that I have not been able to use since the first of march. Going mad !!! can anyone help please
 
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Re: evinrude ficht idling problems

Have you checked the electrical system out? Make sure all wire connections are tight and clean including the battery terminals?
 
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Re: evinrude ficht idling problems

I did check and clean with contact cleaner all electrical connections that I could see.
 
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Re: evinrude ficht idling problems

I am wondering if she is putting out enough juice to keep herself running at lower speeds. Have you tested the stator and voltage regulators to make sure they are okay?
 
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Re: evinrude ficht idling problems

I had the same issue with my 250, ended up being spark plugs. They are only good for about 75-100 at most. The plugs have to be indexed too.
 
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Re: evinrude ficht idling problems

If you haven't used the diagnostic software, now's a good time. Not using that tool just wastes a lot of time and money. An OEM shop manual would be helpful as well.
 
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