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[ugauno1]

I have a 98 Johnson 115 its been great for the last year or so,today I put it in the lake and the motor takes about 4 times to get running..Cranked her up and she turned over twice and the battery felt like is was going dead,so put a new one in,and now it won't turn over just a clicking noise...If anyone knows something that would make my day...Thanks

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Help

Probably 95% of all starter problems is electrical. Is the battery fully charged? Check all your connections. They must be very clean and tight. Check the lugs very closely for any signs of corrosion. They can corrode inside where you can't see it and cause the problem you are having. If you know how to do a voltage drop test you could check them that way. Another way would be to temporally substitute the cables with jumper cables. If all the cables have been confirmed good, try jumping the starter solenoid. Just because it clicks does NOT mean its good. If you are sure the solenoid is good have your battery load tested, regardless of age. This brings you to the starter itself. Remove it and have it tested by your local auto electric shop. They can rebuild it for you if needed and save you some money. Let us know how you make out.

 

[ugauno1]

Re: Help

Lugs?I see that one wire that is the +on starter is green with filth..Hard place to reach without sparking...Will take off or try then clean it up and go from there...Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: Help

Do the ground wire, too, ugauno1, and take those cables off at the battery end first.

Good luck.