OMC Wont start / no juice

Slqfisher · 11-19-2007, 11:57 AM

My OMC sterndrive won't start it's not even turning over? I just installed a new alternator and starter and reverse cable and it ran fine prior to doing all the work? I checked for grounds but no luck. I had bilge/blower power then when I turned the key nothing and it killed any power to bilge/blower. But I have had tilt/trim the whole time? Is it the neutral cut out in the? Any insight would help..

jsaddiction · 11-19-2007, 12:15 PM

what does your battery voltage look like? test it with out starting anything and then test it again while the key is turned to start.

The Maintenance Shoppe · 11-19-2007, 01:15 PM

Tighten your battery terminals with a pair of pliers. Tighten all main power wire connections. They must be very tight. This is a common problem. The only other issue could be improper wiring.

jared · 11-19-2007, 01:18 PM

my volvo does the same thing every so often. Its usually the terminals on the battery. Check your fuses too

LITECATCH · 11-19-2007, 02:29 PM

if you just changed the reverse cable, i bet it is the neutral safety switch. if it is out of adjustment your engine will not turn over. give that a look.

Salt Life · 11-19-2007, 07:00 PM

Yep, bet ya that things in gear. Safety switch is working .

wills marine · 11-19-2007, 09:27 PM

Wills Marine of Pensacola is an authorized service dealer for OMC stern drives.

432-2383

Slqfisher · 11-19-2007, 10:31 PM

I figured it out, there was a short in the main wire going to the ignition. I hot wired it to verify now i'm in the market for a OMC wiring harness kit to just do them all because the wiring isn't in the best of shape. Better do it right before another old wire becomes the problem! Thanks for the replys...

11-19-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
Slqfisher Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	OMC Wont start / no juice My OMC sterndrive won't start it's not even turning over? I just installed a new alternator and starter and reverse cable and it ran fine prior to doing all the work? I checked for grounds but no luck. I had bilge/blower power then when I turned the key nothing and it killed any power to bilge/blower. But I have had tilt/trim the whole time? Is it the neutral cut out in the? Any insight would help..

11-19-2007, 12:15 PM	#2
jsaddiction Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Live in Robertsdale and Fish in Pcola Posts: 254	RE: OMC Wont start / no juice what does your battery voltage look like? test it with out starting anything and then test it again while the key is turned to start.

11-19-2007, 01:15 PM	#3
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 582	RE: OMC Wont start / no juice Tighten your battery terminals with a pair of pliers. Tighten all main power wire connections. They must be very tight. This is a common problem. The only other issue could be improper wiring. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

11-19-2007, 01:18 PM	#4
jared Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 143	RE: OMC Wont start / no juice my volvo does the same thing every so often. Its usually the terminals on the battery. Check your fuses too

11-19-2007, 02:29 PM	#5
LITECATCH Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 2,860	RE: OMC Wont start / no juice if you just changed the reverse cable, i bet it is the neutral safety switch. if it is out of adjustment your engine will not turn over. give that a look. __________________ Capt. Scott Byrd 36 Topaz 33 Concorde (for sale)

11-19-2007, 07:00 PM	#6
Salt Life Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tallahassee Posts: 156	RE: OMC Wont start / no juice Yep, bet ya that things in gear. Safety switch is working .

11-19-2007, 09:27 PM	#7
wills marine Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wills Marine 1200 Barrancas Ave. Posts: 59	RE: OMC Wont start / no juice Wills Marine of Pensacola is an authorized service dealer for OMC stern drives. 432-2383

11-19-2007, 10:31 PM	#8
Slqfisher Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	RE: OMC Wont start / no juice I figured it out, there was a short in the main wire going to the ignition. I hot wired it to verify now i'm in the market for a OMC wiring harness kit to just do them all because the wiring isn't in the best of shape. Better do it right before another old wire becomes the problem! Thanks for the replys...

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