arkansashunter
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Hey Everyone,
I have a 1994 Mariner / Merc that is new too me, don't know too much about the back history other than it has really low hours and shows no physical signs of wear and tear, kinda like a barn find.
Naturally it had it's fair share of dirt dobber and random nastiness inside the cowl but I have all that cleaned out now and all the wires appear to be intact and unscratched etc.
The problem is that when I hit the start button nothing happens, no click, no drag, just silence. If I jump the solenoid it fires off as it should. So what would be the proper next step test to figure out why the starter is not engaging. I am getting proper power to the solenoid but registering nothing on the starter side when I press the start button.
I assume it is one of 3 things: The solenoid itself, the neutral safety switch, or the starter button assemble. I suppose the kill button could be the issue but it is getting spark to the plugs when it is turning over so wouldn't that rule that out?
Not really sure what the proper testing order is beyond that. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I have a 1994 Mariner / Merc that is new too me, don't know too much about the back history other than it has really low hours and shows no physical signs of wear and tear, kinda like a barn find.
Naturally it had it's fair share of dirt dobber and random nastiness inside the cowl but I have all that cleaned out now and all the wires appear to be intact and unscratched etc.
The problem is that when I hit the start button nothing happens, no click, no drag, just silence. If I jump the solenoid it fires off as it should. So what would be the proper next step test to figure out why the starter is not engaging. I am getting proper power to the solenoid but registering nothing on the starter side when I press the start button.
I assume it is one of 3 things: The solenoid itself, the neutral safety switch, or the starter button assemble. I suppose the kill button could be the issue but it is getting spark to the plugs when it is turning over so wouldn't that rule that out?
Not really sure what the proper testing order is beyond that. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!