1989 40 hp electric iginition

[Brett Dietrich]

Having an issues with ignition system on Johnson 40 hp with electric choke. Switch will not turn over anything and wont even click. Have power at the switch, solenoid and starter. Can jump start it from the starter to solenoid. Any suggestions???

 

[F_R]

Re: 1989 40 hp electric iginition

Sorry, can't tell what you mean by "power at". When you turn the key, do you have 12V at one of the small terminals on the solenoid? If true, and the solenoid doesn't click, is the other small terminal grounded? Should be. If it DOES click and no power to starter motor, bad cable or solenoid.

If no voltage to the small terminal when you turn the key, check FUSE, neutral start switch, and wiring between control and motor. Oh um...are you sure you have it in neutral?

EDIT. Should have said, ALWAYS start at the heart---the battery. Fully charged? Cable connections clean and tight? Don't just look at them, take them off and clean them shiny bright. Any bad spots in the cables?