25hp Evinrude Etec Won't Throttle-Up

[vipalaska]

Is it common for this outboard to need the carburetor cleaned or rebuilt? I bought this used 2013 model E25DRSLABA. The owner said he hadn't used it in a couple of years and thought that there might be bad gas in it. It starts and idles just fine, but won't throttle up; just sputters when you give it gas. I changed the spark plugs and fuel filter, but it didn't help. Any suggestions?

 

[Crosbyman]

no carbs in ETECs ... fuel injected engines. if it won't throttle up, you need to find out why using EV diagnostic software to check fault codes..( a necessity for these complex machines) EMM surveillance does see SEE everything that can be wrong but it tells you what is OK !! Sensors do not see bad gas, plugged filters, mechanically failed injectors, poor venting, etc... which are basic chcks to do

it can be simple things. WHat has been done to check misc stuff like filters in the lift pump, VST return filter injector filter. sticky neutrl satefty switch etc...

check the manual dowwnload it from USER GEBs site on the ETC user board look up the back pages for basic suggestions

Repair Manuals G1 Motors & Gearcase - Google Drive

drive.google.com

 

[Crosbyman]

You may want to visit and consult with experts on the ETEC owners board
it also has a great search engine for problem solving

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[racerone]

Agreed , no carburetor.-----A high tec motor that requires dealer support at $125 / hr.----Hope you can find one near you.

 

[Crosbyman]

here is one search result (example)
don't panic... great motors ...... just work methodically

Evinrude Diagnostics Version 5 A Guide To Getting Started

EVINRUDE DIAGNOSTICS VERSION 5 A GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED September 2021 INTRODUCTION This guide is primarily intended to help Evinrude E-TEC owners. The words...

docs.google.com

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check the easy stuff ..... dealers are scarce now so develop your skills.

Where there is a will there is a way !

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Yes beautiful 2 strokes but the small ones are even more finicky.

Lots to learn for sure.

Crosbyman can steer you best on this forum.