Some kind of bad connection to the motor. HELP

Hi,

I am hoping someone could help point me in the right direction. I have a 2007 alumacraft 17ft with a 60 yamaha outboard. Lately when I have been on the water and go to move fishing spots I turn the key to start the motor and nothing happens. The trim also doesn't work. It is not a bad connection on the batteries or bad battery.

What makes me think there is some short in the cables or something is that if I turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right it will start up. If it doesn't on the first try I keep turning it in the opposite direction. Not sure what the problem would be.

Does anyone have a idea? I would like to see if I can find the problem before I take it somewhere.

Thank you.

Check your wiring harness that goes thru engine cover,look for a pinched wire,loose wire,wires with insulation damage. Check battery connection on starter& solenoid. Pull wiring harness apart look for corrosion,loose pins,ETC, Check all grounds on engine. Check continuity of battery cables from battery to starter,disconnected of course.

you need to check for 12v + at the starter/solenoid, if nothing there then check the battery cables,

The cable can be corroded under the insulation and not visible bend it end to end looking for a weak spot?

You can use a set of auto jumper cables to bypass the battery cables. If that eliminates the problem, then the problem is with the cables. If it doesn't eliminate the problem look elsewhere.

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