1994 Seadoo XP Starting

[chillis]

When I try starting the machine there is just a clicking coming out of the CDI box, just wondering if there is an easy fix or if I should take it to someone to get it fixed...

[dsolie]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

What's your battery voltage?

Likely a low voltage scenario or a bad starter solenoid.. Easy fix either way.

[chillis]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

I just put in a new battery, tested it and it is fully charged, so i guess it is the starter solenoid

[chillis]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

I also replaced the starter solenoid with a new one and I am still getting the clicking when i try to start.. any other ideas?

[Antjaw]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

Bad starter.. or the bendix could be stuck in the "up" position. Can you turn the motor over by hand by grabbing and spinning the PTO? That might loosen it if the bendix is stuck.

[chillis]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

so it can be the starter causing the problem even if the clicking if coming from the starter solenoid?

[dsolie]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

sure it can.

[chillis]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

ok so I pulled the starter, the bendix was stuck.. i tried hooking the starter direct to the battery but nothing happened, should that engage the starter?

[Antjaw]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

Yes, that should make it turn. The bendix got stuck and the starter fried because it couldnt turn. Have it rebuilt or buy a new one.

[Rocky 1]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

pull the end off and check the brushes, if u took the starter off u can do it

[chillis]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

pulled the starter apart, it was seized up pretty bad. cleaned it up good and it fired up... hopefully it lasts for the summer, thanks for the help everyone

[Rocky 1]

Re: 1994 Seadoo XP Starting

WTG ride it like you stole it