Yamaha 115 won't turn over

[dremisiewicz]

I have replaced the starting battery on my 2003 115hp four stroke yamaha.<br /><br />When I turn the key all I get is a clicking sound.<br /><br />Any ideas?

 

[jerkin]

Re: Yamaha 115 won't turn over

Might be a stupid answer, but have you tried charging the battery? Some of the new batteries don't come fully charged. Just a thought.<br /> Scott

 

[JB]

Re: Yamaha 115 won't turn over

Howdy, CCAC.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />You most likely have a poor connection in the high-current circuit for the starter motor.<br /><br />Go to Engine FAQs and do the starter circuit troubleshooting in "Outboard wont start".

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Yamaha 115 won't turn over

Check both ends of both battery cables. They must be clean and tight. If you have wing nuts on the batter terminals, remove them, throw them over the side (oops -- in the trash) and replace them with stainless nuts that you can actually tighten. If the battery is charged, cables are good, and connections clean and tight, you may have a bad starter solenoid.

 

[irishron]

Re: Yamaha 115 won't turn over

if all fails try while starting to tap the starter housing as it could be the soleoid

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Yamaha 115 won't turn over

DO NOT tap the starter housing, the permant magnets will most likly break and I am not sure you can buy the field assy as a service part.