help! motor wont crank.?

General Boats and Motors
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last week, had to jump start the motor, battery was old and i let it die. when i did let it run for a while, but still wouldnt start up on its own. so jump started it again, and while running if i did anything that pulled electricity, it shut off.

got new battery, everything is fastened well, but will not start, trim even wont work(sounds like clicking when i press the trim button), but other wise nothing.

electronics work otherwise, just not around the motor.

any ideas?

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check fuse on motor usually 30 amp

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Had something similar happen before,in my case i needed to replace my battery cables due to inside corrosion.Wasn’t pulling enough voltage to run the engine.

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checked all fuses that i could find, all good.

the relays, which are two, a main relay and starter relay. when turn the ignition nothing at all. when i hit the trim button, the relay(assuming the main relay) clicks in a fast rate.

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Does your new battery have a full charge??

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Originally posted by Mixed Nutz

Does your new battery have a full charge??

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Haven’t tested it but jump starting via truck has same outcome.

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What make/model motor?

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08 Suzuki 150

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Any salt water corrosion under the cowl?

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Negative

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Where are you trying to jump start from? From the ends of the cables, or under the cowl? I’m not sure, but jump starting might not be a good idea on a newer motor. Check that the black (-) negative cable is getting a good connection at both ends, battery, and engine.

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Yes, all tight

And was attempting jump start from battery itself.

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you have a high resistance some where in your ignition wiring. It could be a connector. It could even be a fuse holder. Jumper around spots like this and you will find it.

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sorry never mind, i got it going.

was a wire that was pos only that had fell down, and i just so happened to miss it for two days.

<----weekend dumbass award goes too <----

thanks to all, anyways.