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lineskier22 
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 Topic: Ignition stuck in the "on" positionPosted: June-29-2014 at 6:34pm |
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1987 ski nautique 351
After launching the boat today and docked it for a few hours, I went to start it, but after one or two attempts the starter continued to try to start the boat even though the key and ignition was "off". It was only like this for less than a minute because I had a wrench handy to disconnect the battery. My only guess is that the wires in the ignition are welded together. I read a little bit ago the battery should not be a deep cycle, but that's what it is. Battery is brand new. |
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Tim D
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Posted: June-29-2014 at 6:39pm |
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Tap the starter with a hammer. Solenoid probably stuck.
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Posted: June-29-2014 at 6:49pm |
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Tim is right happened to me got it rebuilt 40$ later all good
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lineskier22
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Posted: June-29-2014 at 6:50pm |
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I will give that a try and get back to you. Thanks.
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Posted: June-29-2014 at 7:47pm |
Nick, You will need to get the VOM out and check whats going on but, it sure sounds like your starter relay has welded the the contacts together. This is caused by a weak battery or a deep cycle battery Hopefully you have a starting battery and not a deep. I'd say it's not the ignition switch. Get the VOM out!!! |
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Posted: June-29-2014 at 8:26pm |
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We tapped the starter and when we connected the negative back to the battery we turned the key and had the ignition button on and that put it back to normal. (before it would try starting by just touching the neg terminal.)
I'm unaware of what a VOM is. We did get it started with a few attempts and it ran great like usual. Toward the end of the ride I started off like I was pulling a slalom skier and it seemed to miss, but was very weak. I don't know if it was a miss or not. As I was coming into dock after that, the boat stalled. Haven't tried starting it again. |
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Posted: June-29-2014 at 9:04pm |
VOLT OHM METER!!! You need a MECHANIC TO WORK ON YOUR BOAT!!! |
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Posted: June-30-2014 at 12:59am |
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oh no.
Problem your describing usually comes from a bad connection(dirty). or weak battery. I am pretty sure I asked Pete the same question a few years ago and got the same response. But with the help of this web site, have managed to keep the old girl running. a complete rebuild of motor and a stringer job stringer. And I am sure I am not the only one that got a good chuckle. Thanks for revving up the local electrical union, Mike |
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Posted: June-30-2014 at 10:30am |
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You're best best is to get a proper starting battery in there, Group 65 is usually the right fit.
It may be necessary to replace the starter solenoid also at this point. Make sure you get a proper PCM one from N3, Skidim, Nautiqueparts etc. There are other solenoids, that look similar but are meant to be wired differently. If you pick up the wrong type from an autoparts store, you can wind up with a new problem. |
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