1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

[slow2_2]

I need help fast. I am working on a 1998 Yamaha Waverunner 760. The problem that I am having is pretty strange. When I hit the start button sometimes the engine will crank over. But when it cranks by the button it will not start. I can crank it for a while and finally it will hit like it is going to start and then it will not crank at all after that. The soledoid wont even click. I can just the starter solenoid and it will start right up. It looks as if the spart is weaker when I crank by start button. I have tested resistance and all seems fine. I am very mechanically incline but this is my first jet ski to work on and I am doing it blind (not manual or wiring diagram) so any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

are u getting spark
getting fuel
good fuel
good battery
buy a manual

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

clean all your connections and the main ground at the engine block from the battery,you may need a new solenoid but you probably just have dirty connections somewhere in that wiring.

 

[Rob454]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

the start button is known to go bad. if it cranks over easily f you cross over the solenoid but it wont do it when you hit the starter you probably have a switch thats going bad. Also make sure the little key that slides under the kill button is the right one. Some people buy the kawi ones which are slightly slimmer than the Yamaha ones.

 

[slow2_2]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

I have tested all the switches and they all are working fine. I have no click out of the solenoid. When I cross the solenoid to get it started, the gauges to not work when it is running. Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram?

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

you should get a chiltons book on the ski for about 30 bucks it will give you a lot of help now and in the future

 

[pinbodean]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

My 97 GP 1200 acts EXACTLY like this when it is lock mode. Make sure it is in start mode.

Bodean

 

[Robert A.]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

My 97 GP 1200 acts EXACTLY like this when it is lock mode. Make sure it is in start mode.

Bodean

How do you know what code to use? Mine wont start without the code and I lost the manual. Please help. I have a GP1200 also and it is in lock mode. It wont over or anything. When I press the mode button it asks for a four digit code using A, B, and C. Please help.

 

[pinbodean]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

Take the seat off and find the blue connector in the handlebar wiring harness. Unplug it for 30-60 seconds. Replug it and press the mode button. Enter the code you want to use. It should go into start mode. I keep mine in start mode all of the time cause it's just easier. However, anytime you disconnect the battery it will go back into lock mode. Let us know how this works out.

Bodean

 

[pinbodean]

Re: 1998 Waverunner 760 no start.

Ooops, I think you have to hit the mode button again after you enter the code. Sorry bout that.

Bodean