Intermitant Starting Failure 200 HP FICHT

[David in Miami]

I have a 2000, 200 HP Evinrude FICHT outboard engine. Recently I have experienced a periodic failure for the ignition key to work. The engine will make no attempt to turn over. <br /><br />I replaced the ignition switch and the starter selenoid, disconnected the kill switch and tested and replaced all of the fuses on the engine. I also Replaced both batteries and cleaned all battery cable connections. <br /><br />I can jump the starter selenoid with the ignition key in the on position and it starts right up. Then all of a sudden it will start with the key. It will start a dozen times with the ignition switch then stop working. Jump start it a few times and the key will work again.<br /><br />Any additional ideas would be appreciated.<br /><br />Engine Model E200 FPXSS SN# 04752061<br /><br />Problem Resolved. It appears that the wire that goes from the key switch to the starting selenoid goes through a fuse block or something along those lines. The wires appear to be sealed in this cube except that is not the case. The wire from the ignition switch pulled loose and would only work when the cube, fuse block moved to a position that allowed contact to be made. I reccomend that if anyone has electrical problems, they closely examine all of these and do a simple continuity test to trace the wires through the engine.

 

[Goodoleboy]

Re: Intermitant Starting Failure 200 HP FICHT

Welcome to the forum!<br /><br />Try jiggling your control handel a little bit next time the key dosent work. Your neutral switch may not be functioning properly.<br /><br />Good Luck!

 

[muskrat]

Re: Intermitant Starting Failure 200 HP FICHT

whats the model & serial number

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Intermitant Starting Failure 200 HP FICHT

Do you hear the electric fuel pump turn on for about 5 seconds when you first to the key to ON every time? If not, you then may have a voltage or wiring problem from the battery to the keyswitch then to the computer, or an intermittent computer.

 

[David in Miami]

Re: Intermitant Starting Failure 200 HP FICHT

Originally posted by seahorse:<br /> Do you hear the electric fuel pump turn on for about 5 seconds when you first to the key to ON every time? If not, you then may have a voltage or wiring problem from the battery to the keyswitch then to the computer, or an intermittent computer.

 

[David in Miami]

Re: Intermitant Starting Failure 200 HP FICHT

The fuel pump does turn on for 5 seconds every time.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Intermitant Starting Failure 200 HP FICHT

Have you tested the start delay relay up near the upper port aft side of the motor by the computer box? There are 2 relays, the main relay has red wires and the delay relay has some yellow wires going to it.