Just bought mariner 70hp that wont start without screwdriver

[marine11]

I bought a mariner 82 model 70hp, and the ignition key wont turn over, there is voltage in the ignition switch.

i read in the manual that there is a start switch, although i cant find it, and would this stop the ignition switch from turning it on.

also the rectifer is another thing i cant locat on the motor and would this stop the motor from being started also.

i can use screwdrive on the 2 bolts on the stater solenoid and it start though.

 

[Dave1027]

Re: Just bought mariner 70hp that wont start without screwdriver

Try hot wiring at the switch to confirm you have a bad switch.

Follow the yellow wires from the stator should lead you to the rectumfrier.

 

[CharlieB]

Re: Just bought mariner 70hp that wont start without screwdriver

A test light or volt meter will help you sort this out.

First, check the fuse located near the starter relay to be sure the ignition switch has 12 V on the Red wire.

Have a helper hold the key in the start position and check for 12 V to the starter relay trigger wire, yellow with a thin red line.

If 12 V replace the relay.

If NO volts then test the same yellow W/red line on the ignition switch, it should show 12 V when turned to start, if none replace the switch, if 12 V then check the Starter lock-out switch in the control box. this switch is on that same yellow/red wire and only makes contact when in Neutral.

 

[marine11]

Re: Just bought mariner 70hp that wont start without screwdriver

Thanks everyone who replied, i have sorted it out, i diagnosed the stator solenoid and replaced.

now starting.

Thanks

 

[westexasrepublic]

Re: Just bought mariner 70hp that wont start without screwdriver

the stator should lead you to the rectumfrier.

bahahahahaa sorry im no help, but thats funny

 

[Dave1027]

Re: Just bought mariner 70hp that wont start without screwdriver

Just a little electronics geek humor. It's an old one.