Need some help please
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Need some help please
So today it was 74 degrees so I thought a good day to put on the muffs and let the 90 hp Merc run some fresh fuel thru it. I checked the charge on main battery last night and it was 88%. Put the trickle charge on all night and this morning it was 100%. Put the muffs on and hit the key. Motor turned about 3 seconds and stopped. Hit the key and it just bumped like a bad battery. Put the charger back on about 20 minutes and tried again. Same thing turned about 3 seconds and then just bumped. So I am thinking my high dollar battery that I put in in April of 16 is shot. Other than being a pain in the butt to get to and the fact that it weighs 75 lbs i am thinking no big deal cause it has 48 month free replacement warranty. This battery is a x2 power with 950 cca. I only need 550 for the merc. Took it back to the store and we tested it on 5 different machines and the battery is STRONG on all account. Now I am at a loss on what could cause the reaction I experienced. I have checked that all the connections were clean and tight at the battery and starter. Anyone have any thoughts or similar experience?
TIA
TIA
Re: Need some help please
I had same type of issue.. Ended up being a corroded wire. The power wire leading from the battery to the ignition and power panel was corroded right before the console.... Sounds like corrosion to me.
Re: Need some help please
THANKS
I will check that out
I will check that out
Re: Need some help please
yep! sounds like a bad cable connection or corroded terminal.
Also check starter terminals.
Also check starter terminals.
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
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Re: Need some help please
start at the battery and clean and polish each connection, even if it looks fine, a very thin clear film develops over time and insulates the connection, very common in boats
If it aint broke your not having enough fun
James & Deb
1988 Riviera Cruiser 15 HP Mariner
05 Silverado Z 71 V8 5.3
James & Deb
1988 Riviera Cruiser 15 HP Mariner
05 Silverado Z 71 V8 5.3
Re: Need some help please
Did you check the air pressure in your tires?
2011 SunChaser DS22
Mercury 115 EFI
13.75 x 15p
Mercury 115 EFI
13.75 x 15p
Re: Need some help please
[quote="PlaynDoc"]Did you check the air pressure in your tires?[/quote]
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL
SMLTOONER
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
Re: Need some help please
[quote="smltooner"][quote="PlaynDoc"]Did you check the air pressure in your tires?[/quote]
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL[/quote]
Don't tell anyone this....
When I was a kid I changed the air in my bicycle tires just to have "new air"!
Please keep this a secret
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL[/quote]
Don't tell anyone this....
When I was a kid I changed the air in my bicycle tires just to have "new air"!
Please keep this a secret
2015 Sweetwater 2086 Coastal Edition - All Toon'd Up
2015 90 HP Yamaha
Mid American Dual Wheel Bunk Trailer
2017 4WD GMC Canyon
2015 90 HP Yamaha
Mid American Dual Wheel Bunk Trailer
2017 4WD GMC Canyon
Re: Need some help please
Everybody knows that the Mercs don't work so well in air that cold!
It's been 15 degrees fahrenheit here all day.
It's been 15 degrees fahrenheit here all day.
2012 Tahoe 24' Fish-n-Fun Tritoon, with Mercury 115 HP 4-Stroke
"Trine SS Cape" (Trying 2S Cape)
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"Trine SS Cape" (Trying 2S Cape)
Add a battery: viewtopic.php?t=13546&p=105893#p105893
I'm not a liberal, but I play one on this site.
Re: Need some help please
[quote="ralph"][quote="smltooner"][quote="PlaynDoc"]Did you check the air pressure in your tires?[/quote]
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL[/quote]
Don't tell anyone this....
When I was a kid I changed the air in my bicycle tires just to have "new air"!
Please keep this a secret[/quote]
Secret is safe with me!
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL[/quote]
Don't tell anyone this....
When I was a kid I changed the air in my bicycle tires just to have "new air"!
Please keep this a secret[/quote]
Secret is safe with me!
Bill & Janelle Shaw
Peoria, AZ
2016 Lowe SF232
w/Merc XP Pro 115
Peoria, AZ
2016 Lowe SF232
w/Merc XP Pro 115
Re: Need some help please
[quote="Bill S."][quote="ralph"][quote="smltooner"][quote="PlaynDoc"]Did you check the air pressure in your tires?[/quote]
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL[/quote]
Don't tell anyone this....
When I was a kid I changed the air in my bicycle tires just to have "new air"!
Please keep this a secret[/quote]
Secret is safe with me![/quote]
I knew I could trust you!
It's always a good idea to change the air in your tires. LOL[/quote]
Don't tell anyone this....
When I was a kid I changed the air in my bicycle tires just to have "new air"!
Please keep this a secret[/quote]
Secret is safe with me![/quote]
I knew I could trust you!
2015 Sweetwater 2086 Coastal Edition - All Toon'd Up
2015 90 HP Yamaha
Mid American Dual Wheel Bunk Trailer
2017 4WD GMC Canyon
2015 90 HP Yamaha
Mid American Dual Wheel Bunk Trailer
2017 4WD GMC Canyon