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Johnson 88hp intermittent starting problem

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Chris Johnson

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"Looking for ideas to pinpoint

"Looking for ideas to pinpoint a starting problem.
1988 Johnson 88HP V4 outboard, Model#J88MSLCCC. The Control box is OMC, I think it's older than the engine. I turn the key and sometimes nothing at all happens, not a sound. The solenoid and starter seem to be fine and it has a new battery. I'll move things around (warmup lever, try the key several times, move the shifter) and suddenly either the engine just starts or I hear a light sound from the control box and I know it's going to going to start any second. So..bad ignition switch? Faulty cut-out switch in the control box? I have not opened the control box yet. Any ideas?"
 
There's a neutral safety s

There's a neutral safety switch within the control box that requires adjusting. It's purpose is to eliminate any chance of having the engine start when it's in gear.
 
My 90hp did exactly the same t

My 90hp did exactly the same thing and replacing the ignitoin switch solved the problem. The neutral switch tested OK.
 
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