Problems Starting

[rebel7777]

I have an 07 GXT - 215 and it ran great last year. This year I pulled it out, charged the battery and all I get is the seadoo quiting when I run it out on the lake. The screen goes blank and I have to play with the key for about 10 minutes to get it to restart. It did it for me 10 times this last weekend. Got to the point I didn't want to take it out on the lake and get stranded.

Taked to the dealer a minimum of 2-3 weeks to look at, and by the time they order any parts probably closer to 4-6 weeks. Summer would be over by then.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Sorry I broke the rules already can I have this thread moved to the PWC section. Thanks,

 

[kustomkarl]

Welcome to the seadoo forum rebel7777.
I would start by cleaning the Post on the safety lanyard. It is beeping and saying it isn't connecting to the Mpem, (Multi Purpose Electronic Module) It needs to beep 2 times to let you know it is ready to start. Clean the post and cap with soapy water. Don't use any grease of lubricant on it as it needs a clean connection to make contact. Connect the lanyard to see if it is making a connection. 2 beeps and it's ready to fire up.

Let me know how you makeout...

Karl

 

[rebel7777]

Sorry, the Seadoo is a RXT not GXT. Tryed cleaning the post and lanyard with soapy water or a very light emery cloth (To get the shine back). All the unit does is turn the display on and then back off. Sometimes I can get it to beep once and stay on but unable to start. I talked with the service department from where I had purchased it and they told me it was most likely the post but they couldn't guarantee it until they have my unit in house. Like I said before that would mean writing off the summer for me. What do you think it could be?

 

[derek]

somewhere you have an intermittant contact. if not the DESS post, second most likely will be corrosion at a connector. check every connector you can find. including the little posts with 2 to 5 black ground wires attached together. also unbolt the BIG black wire from the motor. sand the place the wire connects and the end of the wire. if nothing helps, try wiggling the harness with the key on. might see the area that makes it go off and on.

 

[kustomkarl]

It was late too when I responded to your post but a 4-Tec is 4-Tec.Here are some test you can do with a multi meter.
Engine start/stop switch verification;
Disconnect the Yellow/Red wire of the start/stop switch. Using an ohmmeter, connect test probes to the Yellow/Red wire and to ground. Measure resistance, it must be an open circuit (switch is normally open). Depress and hold switch, the ohmmeter should read close to “0” ohm.

Safety Lanyard Switch Verification;
If 2 short beeps are not heard when installing the safety lanyard, disconnect the switch wires.
Safety lanyard removed;
connect the test probes to switch Black and Black/Yellow wires. It’s an open circuit, there should be no continuity.
Connect one test probe to the White/Gray wire and the other test probe to the switch terminal. Measure resistance, it should be “0” ohm. Connect one test probe to the Black wire and the other test probe to the switch ring. Measure resistance, it must be close to “0” ohm.
Safety lanyard on switch; connect the probes to switch Black and Black /Yellow wires. Measure resistance, it must be “0” ohm.
Timer Verification;
The timer is integrated into the MPEM. Always confirm that the fuses are in good condition. To confirm operation of timer, remove the safety lanyard from switch. After 5 seconds delay, depress start/stop button once. The timer should stay on for 33 seconds (for example, the gauge(s) will be activated) and than turn off.

Let me know how you make out.

Karl

 

[rebel7777]

test with a multi meter;
Engine start/stop switch verification;
Disconnect the Yellow/Red wire of the start/stop switch. Using an ohmmeter, connect test probes to the Yellow/Red wire and to ground. Measure resistance, it must be an open circuit (switch is normally open). Depress and hold switch, the ohmmeter should read close to “0” ohm. OK

Safety Lanyard Switch Verification;
If 2 short beeps are not heard when installing the safety lanyard, disconnect the switch wires.
Safety lanyard removed;
connect the test probes to switch Black and Black/Yellow wires. It’s an open circuit, there should be no continuity. 1.5M Ohms, not open
Connect one test probe to the White/Gray wire and the other test probe to the switch terminal. Measure resistance, it should be “0” ohm. OK Connect one test probe to the Black wire and the other test probe to the switch ring. Measure resistance, it must be close to “0” ohm. OK
Safety lanyard on switch; connect the probes to switch Black and Black /Yellow wires. Measure resistance, it must be “0” ohm. 100 OHMS +
Timer Verification; Can't verify, switch is now removed.
The timer is integrated into the MPEM. Always confirm that the fuses are in good condition. To confirm operation of timer, remove the safety lanyard from switch. After 5 seconds delay, depress start/stop button once. The timer should stay on for 33 seconds (for example, the gauge(s) will be activated) and than turn off.

Rich

 

[rebel7777]

I just wanted to let you know that it was the post, installed new one and took it out last week. Seems to run better, is this possible? I know when you change from the learning key to regular key there is definately a difference. It just seems more responsive.

Thanks for the help.:hurray:

Rich

 

[kustomkarl]

That's good news that it solved your problem. Let us know if we can help any more. We'll be here.

Karl