bignosejackass
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I have a 1997 gsx...I put in new spark plugs and I have a new battery and it still wont start. It turns over but nothing happens. What can i do?
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Wont Start!!!!!
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jmartin915
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I had the same experience before I rebuilt my engine. Some mechanic told me it was the rotary valve gear...but turned out not to be that.
First it was dying and not running correctly; I had the same prob. with my mower this summer and changed the solenoid and it took off like a champ! So, I checked my solendoid/starter relay on the ski and found when the start switch was compressed there was no juice jumping through the relay to engage the starter. So I am replacing the relay. Just a thought for you. Once the starter relay goes bad you won't know it right away; it may start a few times here and there and then not run at all! SUCK!
Try checking that first; its located in the rear electrical box near your battery.
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J-Time
First it was dying and not running correctly; I had the same prob. with my mower this summer and changed the solenoid and it took off like a champ! So, I checked my solendoid/starter relay on the ski and found when the start switch was compressed there was no juice jumping through the relay to engage the starter. So I am replacing the relay. Just a thought for you. Once the starter relay goes bad you won't know it right away; it may start a few times here and there and then not run at all! SUCK!
Try checking that first; its located in the rear electrical box near your battery.
Later,
J-Time
Assuming you have ensured your fuel selector is on or on reserve, and your safety tether is attached (not to insult, but I've seen it done this year)
Do the obvious checks first before assuming something is wrong.
1. Check for spark - If you arent' confident in your ability to determine spark intensity based on sight, buy, rent, or borrow a spark tester to make sure you have adequate amount.
2. Check for fuel - If your spark is good, pull the plugs to see if they are wet after cranking. You could also pull the feed hose off the carbs and crank to see if fuel is being pumped. If you aren't sure if your engine is getting adequate fuel, pull the plugs and pour a little gas in the cylinders. Replace plugs quickly and crank. If she starts, then you know you aren't getting fuel because the fuel in the cylinders allowed the engine to start (assuming you put enough in). If she runs for a short time and then dies, you burned off the fuel you poured in and still aren't getting enough to keep her running. If she still doesn't start and you are confident you have both spark and fuel eliminated, then your issue is a little more serious.
Do the obvious checks first before assuming something is wrong.
1. Check for spark - If you arent' confident in your ability to determine spark intensity based on sight, buy, rent, or borrow a spark tester to make sure you have adequate amount.
2. Check for fuel - If your spark is good, pull the plugs to see if they are wet after cranking. You could also pull the feed hose off the carbs and crank to see if fuel is being pumped. If you aren't sure if your engine is getting adequate fuel, pull the plugs and pour a little gas in the cylinders. Replace plugs quickly and crank. If she starts, then you know you aren't getting fuel because the fuel in the cylinders allowed the engine to start (assuming you put enough in). If she runs for a short time and then dies, you burned off the fuel you poured in and still aren't getting enough to keep her running. If she still doesn't start and you are confident you have both spark and fuel eliminated, then your issue is a little more serious.
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