Yes, my 2009 E-tec is the same. They made that feature so if you got flung, and the cord is strapped to you in the water, your mate could start the boat and come get you.
Not sure I'm a fan but it was perplexing when I first discovered that. Now whether the op has that might be in question...
Without going back through the posts, and assuming this is a remote motor, have you removed the control box plug from the motor and then try testing the starting stuff back at the motor. Usually I jump the solenoid and at that point the kill circuit will somewhat be removed from the system. At...
A little confused about your terminology, but the kill system can test good (continuity wise) but still fail under full load.
Everything hooked up completely right that is. Something is robbing power.
Agreed, starter is pretty easy to test and cleanup. Installing the brushes is the hardest part but doable.
While spinning and under load, that starter should read 10.5 volts or so.
I assume you have bench tested the starter on the outboard....(By passed some electrical components) ?
You can just buy the handle trim assembly online or used.
There's plenty out there or go to one on the dash. I've always gone with the throttle one though, safer and more effective.
Parts 5, 6 and 7 will give you "the glory" but like everyone says....you need nothing. Follow the yellow brick road and get what the scarecrow needed. 🤓
I'd leave it alone and test. Run some mild soap or something. Impeller yes, stats? No.
I don't work on those motors but I've never seen a design where you don't have access to areas.
