1998 seadoo Gtx Rfi wont Crank with plags on

[ksmilevski]

I have problem starting my 1998Gtx rfi !!! Wont crank with plags on , did compresion test and it mesure 145-142 psi ! Will crank over with plags removed.
Battery is fully charged 12.7V and I can see gas is spraying out , ski has only 42hrs fresh water ski , I need help PLS !!!

[ksmilevski]

Re: 1998 seadoo Gtx Rfi wont Crank with plags on

I jump start and starter was responding very week , battery was fully charged 12.7v , so I think I got my problem solved
but it will be pain in neck to take starter of the ski ! Any help or advice how to take a part with out disassembling other parts?
thx......

[btodd29]

Re: 1998 seadoo Gtx Rfi wont Crank with plags on

The easiest way that I have found to do it is to take the seat support out and then take the 4 allen bolts out of the pipe where it bolts to the manifold and take that part of the pipe out. Of course you will have to take the pipe loose from the water box. Even then it is a pain in the a**. If you are lucky you can reuse the gasket on the pipe with some gasket sealer but it is best to replace it while you have it apart. It's not a fun job but you can save a lot of money by working on your ski yourself plus you can download the repair manuals for free.

[btodd29]

Re: 1998 seadoo Gtx Rfi wont Crank with plags on

I forgot to mention that I also removed the air intake and the throttle body although I left the cables hooked up to throttle body. I know you didn't want to disasemble anything to change the starter but doing this sure makes it easier.

[chrisgrice]

Re: 1998 seadoo Gtx Rfi wont Crank with plags on

Starter can be quite easily replaced by only removing the flame arrestor, rear seat support. and just get a small mirror to line up the bolts. once removed mount the positive battery post to the new starter prior to installing the new starter. did this last weekend only took about 40 minutes with my wife holding the mirror for me.