91 Nautique Won't Start
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Printed Date: October-06-2024 at 8:29pm
Topic: 91 Nautique Won't Start
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Subject: 91 Nautique Won't Start
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 1:35pm
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91 SN with 470 Hours. Changed from Pro Tec to Points (PCM RETRO KIT) 2 years ago with no issue. Boat has always run fine. Went out yesterday and turned the key over and nothing. All gauges, blower, etc.... are working. Turn the key to start engine and nothing. It doesn't even try to crank. I don't know where to start, but assuming possibly a fuse somewhere? You guys have been great help in the past so this was the obvious place to start. Thanks in advance. Gary ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
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Posted By: bwinn
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 2:14pm
| Did u make sure it's in neutral position on throttle lever? I know mine can need a touch fore or aft occasionally. |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 2:21pm
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BWINN, Thanks for the reply. Yes I checked that numerous times. It seems okay. ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: bwinn
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 2:29pm
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Gary, next step will be to go to the starter solenoid. Two small posts. With a test light one end on ground and other on the small post. Should light up when u try to crank it. -burton Sorry no pics my lunch is over |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 2:35pm
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Okay I will check that. Thanks! ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 3:11pm
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I tested it. I grounded it and held the test light on the terminal where the battery connects. It lit up immediately without even turning the key. Note when I turn the key I do not hear a click or anything. Does that sound right? ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 3:15pm
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I see I need to do one more check to make sure it is transferring power when turning the key right? ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 3:20pm
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"next step will be to go to the starter solenoid. Two small posts. With a test light one end on ground and other on the small post. Should light up when u try to crank it. -burton" Just did this check. No light when cranking.... ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 3:25pm
Next step is to do the same at the NSS (neutral safety switch) on the trans. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
91NaughtyQ wrote:Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 3:58pm
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Ok will do. That is the two small white wires right at the back just below where solenoid is right? ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 4:00pm
Yes, the two white wires go to the NSS. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 11:14pm
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Update - NSS was good. Replaced solenoid and all is good. Thanks guys!!! ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: bwinn
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 11:16pm
| Great to hear Gary!! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-22-2017 at 11:48pm
Somethings wrong with your testing the start relay!  But, you got it going and that's the important step. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: August-23-2017 at 9:01am
I know you got it straightened out, but your mention of changing to points caught my attention. The PCM retro kit you reference is a Mallory electronic distributor with no points You might want to look under the distributor cap Maybe you went full stone age retro and swapped the electronics for points 
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Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-23-2017 at 9:30am
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Keno - I probably used the wrong terminology. I have learned on here that it is best to give a basic rundown of the engine so I was letting you guys know I had swapped the protec out. Anyway, the fact you caught that is why I came here first. Smartest bunch of folks about all things SN on the planet. Glad to be part of the group. FYI - Here is what I got..... http://www.skidim.com/PROTEC-RETRO-KIT-PCM-FORD/productinfo/RK107025A/ ------------- 1991 Ski Nautique (Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: August-23-2017 at 9:56am
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That's what I figured was the case as far as the distributor. Glad you didn't go full retro stone age
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