92 115hp Mariner - started now wont even click

[samm835]

OK I got everything wired this morning correctly, hooked up the hose and after a couple of turn....motor starts purring perfect. I let it idle for about 4 to 5 minutes. At this point everything looks, sounds great. I turn it off and start to tighten everything up and getting it all closed up. After do put the cowl back together and get all my tools cleaned up, I wanted to try it once again. Well I didn't get JACK, not even a click of the starter, or even any inclination of it wanting or trying to start. The battery has been on trickle for the most part of the winter so, I have a new battery also because at some point this summer I want to have two on the boat. Can anyone help diagnose what the possibilities could be? I am getting ready to go back out and try the newer battery, but any thoughts for anything else to look at? Thanks

 

[rsymes2k]

Re: 92 115hp Mariner - started now wont even click

main engine fuse? did the fuse on my mercruiser 3.0 last year and spent ages scratching my head!

loose terminal?

check the voltage going to the starter?

 

[busmech]

Re: 92 115hp Mariner - started now wont even click

Could the gearshift lever been moved? Or the only thing different is you put the cowl on. Check to see you didn't unplug a wire accidently.

 

[samm835]

Re: 92 115hp Mariner - started now wont even click

Ok, I looked over everything and here is what I found. I installed new battery....still not a DANG thing, so I disconnect the wires to the starter, and starter silliniod(sp). So i got back to the wheel and low and behold the freakin the started with ease. I even closed everything up, tightened bolts and seems ready to go to the lake now and tie to the docks. Thanks for the help, let me know if you guys think of any other ideas just incase. thanks