2005 gti/rfi won't start

[Steve O'Meara]

Went out yesterday worked fine, no problems. Got home washed the ski got ready to run some water through and it would not start. Turns over fine, battery has been on charger and seems to have plenty of juice and the plugs seem good. Any suggestions would be great............I am at a loss were to start.

Thanks

 

[Coastiejoe]

Did you turn on the hose before you started the engine?

If so, that's the issue. The cylinder is full of water and it can't turn it over abut cant compress the water.

 

[Steve O'Meara]

I did not turn the water on so I am sure this is not the issue. Thanks. I am thinking fuel pump because I don't hear anything when I put the lanyard on the post.

 

[Coastiejoe]

The next thing to do is test for spark. It's easy and free.

This will tell you what direction you need to head in.

Sadly the fuel pumps are a fairly common failure on our skis and they are not cheap.

If you do need one, there is a good write up on how to use a different brand. MUCH cheaper and works fine.

Confirm that your fuses are all good as mentioned above.

 

[Steve O'Meara]

Thanks for the help. Fuses all good, spark good and after a few taps on the top of the fuel tank at the fuel pump it started right up. Any other thoughts? I am still thinking the fuel pump is on it's way out but, battery seems not be holding a charge although I'm not sure the two are related. Any help would be great...............