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  • 97 Tigershark not starting, solenoid clicking

    Hello,

    I tried to start my 97 tigershark this season and at first it cranked over probably 15 times so I gave it a rest. Went to start it again and nothing happened, yet the bilge pump worked. Attempted a few more times, now the bilge stopped working and is clicking as well. When I jump the solenoid the engine turns over no problem. Normally i would replace the solenoid, but why is the bilge not working also? I checked the wires, could not find any fuses and tightened both the solenoid terminals as well as the main ground to the engine block. I have no idea what to do next and I don't just want to start replacing parts. Is there a fuse i am missing? could it be the circuit breaker buttons? Any help with this is hugely appreciated, this ski has always been awesome and has run perfect up until now.

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    Re: 97 Tigershark not starting, solenoid clicking

    Could still be the solenoid.
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    • #3
      Re: 97 Tigershark not starting, solenoid clicking

      Checked the wiring to the bilge pump, turns out the fuse holder had a short - got the bilge working, starter relay still clicking - Should I replace?

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      • #4
        Re: 97 Tigershark not starting, solenoid clicking

        It was the solenoid. I did not want to spend $150 for the arctic cat one, so I went to NAPA and grabbed one (MPE ST81SB) for $10, bam, it works again! Just ground the signal to the body of the new solenoid, for some reason it didn't like the ground post.

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