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96 GTX Oil light
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Welcome to the seadoo forum GIJOEP16. The low oil light is a signal to add oil. I would check you battery to see if the battery needs a charge. I would also check the ground wire going to the engine near the starter to see if it has a a good connection. If the ground wire checks out and the battery has a full charge it might have a bad cell or 2, and not allow it enough power to turn the seadoo over. Have it LOAD tested at like Auto Zone for free. If it's bad replace it.
I hope this helps.
Karl
I hope this helps.
Karl
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No. Is the gas on and the choke on ? Is it getting spark? Have you checked teh compression lately? Remember the seadoo isn't new....
Karl
Karl
This is the only way to see what the internals of the engine are doing.
You'll need a compression tester. Go to Auto Zone. I think they sell for like $25.00. The compression gage, will screw in the cylinder head in place of the spark plugs. To test compression, remove both spark plugs. Place spark plug caps on the plug cap studs near the cylinder head to ground the empty caps. This completes the circuit of the ignition electrical system and prevents any electrical problems from the caps being un grounded. Using the correct adapter for the threaded end of the tester,( same length of the spark plug threads length)screw in the tester in one plug hole. Hold the throttle wide open. Push the start button. Watch the compression gauge, when it peaks out at the most compression, let go the start button. Read the psi number. I would do it 3 times to be sure it is accurate. Check both cylinders the same way. The ideal compression is 150 psi per cylinder. If it is less, it's not a problem as long as they are close to being the same. If the psi is less than 90 it might need be time for a tear down and a rebuild. If the psi in 1 cylinder is say 140 psi and the other is 80 psi you need to tear down and repair. This difference is a lot and there is a problem. I hope this helps you.
Karl
You'll need a compression tester. Go to Auto Zone. I think they sell for like $25.00. The compression gage, will screw in the cylinder head in place of the spark plugs. To test compression, remove both spark plugs. Place spark plug caps on the plug cap studs near the cylinder head to ground the empty caps. This completes the circuit of the ignition electrical system and prevents any electrical problems from the caps being un grounded. Using the correct adapter for the threaded end of the tester,( same length of the spark plug threads length)screw in the tester in one plug hole. Hold the throttle wide open. Push the start button. Watch the compression gauge, when it peaks out at the most compression, let go the start button. Read the psi number. I would do it 3 times to be sure it is accurate. Check both cylinders the same way. The ideal compression is 150 psi per cylinder. If it is less, it's not a problem as long as they are close to being the same. If the psi is less than 90 it might need be time for a tear down and a rebuild. If the psi in 1 cylinder is say 140 psi and the other is 80 psi you need to tear down and repair. This difference is a lot and there is a problem. I hope this helps you.
Karl
Low oil light by itself shouldn't stop starting an engine.....certainly cranking as well.
A little nervewracking the mechanic has already concluded a new computer is needed.
I have to wonder if the solenoid has been checked out properly and that the starter actuates freely and easily.
A little nervewracking the mechanic has already concluded a new computer is needed.
I have to wonder if the solenoid has been checked out properly and that the starter actuates freely and easily.
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