1998 Seadoo GTS Won't turn right

[mwatson]

We were riding the jetski and it started not turning right. It turns left just fine. I am guessing the steering cable. Could it be anything else?

Also, it starts sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. We have to wiggle wires and tap on the box for it to start even before it has been in the water. We can get it started, ride it, bring it in and shut it off to change riders and it won't start back. If we wait a while it sometimes starts. It runs good once it starts. Any ideas?

It was given to us and we don't know much about it.

 

[kustomkarl]

Tap on what box?...open it up and see if it has a loose connection... As for the steering... Is there something blocking the cable from turning that direction? Look at it close. Do you have a seadoo shop manual? If not here’s an idea for you. You could join as a "premium member". As a premium member you can down load a authentic seadoo manual from the seadoo manual library. In the library is a variety of manuals for almost all years and models. You can view as many as you like on line as a PDF file, or download it and print it for your personal and private use. There are operator manuals and repair manuals for you to do your own repairs on your seadoo. The repair manuals have everything from troubleshooting, repair procedures to winterizing. It contains wire diagrams torque specs and pictures for disassemble and assemble instructions. In the spec sheets it tells everything needed to maintain oil changes, spark plug gaps, carburetor rebuilds and impeller wear ring tolerances. Click on the "Seadoo Manuals" link at the top of the page for more details. If you need any help or get in a jam, we are always here to answer your questions too. Premium members get priority when it comes to getting quick detailed answers.


Karl

 

[driftedoffroad]

probably the steering cable. how does it turn out of the water (or if its in the water when not moving)?

sounds like you might have a bad connection. check for corrosion at the connectors. also on my ski my info center would intermittantly work. I ended up going through all the connectors and pushing the wires towards the connector on both sides of the connector. I would do that if you dont find any corrosion anywhere. hope this helps.
Anthony

 

[mwatson]

Thanks

We will try checking all the connections.