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  1. W

    1997 SPX two part question, please help.

    Hi all, new to forum yesterday and have reviewed hundreds and hundreds of posts looking for my answers. Here is what I bought: 1997 SPX that I believe to be an old racing machine (I can see the faded racing decals and performance parts decals on the sides and hood). It has the following...
  2. Sil03R6

    '99 GTX not starting... Starter not engaging the flywheel

    Hey Guys/Gals, so pulling the GTX out from winter hibernation and am having an issue get this old girl to start. Things I've done to this point Replaced the Battery and Starter Solenoid. Turns out the old solenoid was good but now I have a spare. At this point I was still just getting a...
  3. zschwalbe4

    2 Skis, 2 Bad starters??

    Hello, I have a 96 SPX and a 96 HX. I neglected to remove/disconnect the batteries before storing them for a few months. One battery had corrosion on the terminals and wouldn't hold a charge. The other looked fine and seemed to charge after 2 days on the tender. So, about a week ago, I put...
  4. den458

    Starter removal process: 2004 GTI LE RFI (787-engine) - is there one ?

    I need to remove the starter motor from my 2004 GTI LE RFI It is the 110hp, fuel-injected, 787 RFI-engine, I think. I've tried to follow a procedure I found here, but it might not apply to my specific model. It mentioned removal of a black negative cable from the starter that I didn't have...
  5. zschwalbe4

    96 SPX No Power after starter came out on the water... please help!

    Hello, I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I can usually get the info I'm looking for by reading old threads but this problem has me stumped because I haven't worked with the electrical system much. Heres the story: The seadoo is in great shape inside and out. The starter went bad a...
  6. J

    1998 SeaDoo GTS Starting Issue

    Multiple issues. This is a 1998 SeaDoo GTS. First, I just replaced the mpem because it was blowing the 5 amp fuse. When I connect the lanyard, I hear two beeps, but get nothing when I hit it he start button. I ran a multimeter and can clearly see that the solenoid is not even activating (I took...
  7. F

    Rope on Impeller. Consequences.

    Hello Guys, We were playing on Anna Maria island yesterday and my friend was towing for the first time, so he sucked the rope in with starter (he says - the ski was not running). He tried several times to start until I came over and pointed at the rope from the hook to impeller tight as a...
  8. pwnzor18

    Starting problems. Battery Readings? Other Suggestions?

    I have a 97 XP thats been a pain in the rear lately. It needed a new starter so i replaced it. Now it will only crank about half a revolution with the plugs in but without the plugs cranks no problem. There was a fair bit of oil in the rear cylinder that but i took the top end plates off and...
  9. pwnzor18

    97 XP Starting Trouble

    Here goes the first post ! My problem is this . I recently bought a 1997 Seadoo XP and was told that the starter needed to be replaced because it seized up over winter. To make sure it wasn't the solenoid, i crossed the terminals on the solenoid to bypass it and still nothing. I took the...
  10. B

    On 3rd rusted starter solenoid...what?

    Bought a Sea-Doo Challenger with two 717 engines. immediately one of the starters Failed. I removed it and the solenoid was completely rusted so I went and bought another starter and replaced it. I ran it a few times and then put it away for winter. Came back this spring and was going to run it...
  11. xintersecty

    Don't run without water

    OK, everybody knows this. I got lazy and did not run a hose or put it in the water. I figured I would run it about 30 seconds and shut it off. I needed to check something after a fix. So I fired up the engine, ran it at partial throttle and on shut down it gave a very unsatisfying glurg...
  12. M

    2002 gti le starter disengage problem

    New to the forum. We just bought an 02 gti le. When I bought it the guy started it up for me and it had no problems. He had to take a battery out of his 4wheeler because the one in it was dead but it started right up and ran great. It has a new sbt engine with about 30 hrs on it. Here is my...
  13. S

    2000 Seadoo rxDI 951 Millennium Edition

    Hi guys, Recently purchased a rxDI 951 and absolutely love it such a good ski to ride ! although when i was out on my first ride eveyrthing was going great until i was comming back to the ramp, i was at full trim full throttle and all of a sudden it just died, it felt like someone pulled the...
  14. L

    Sea Doo GTI 2007 starter problem?

    Hi I am an intending buyer of a sea doo gti -07, but the problem is that it wont start. The seller claims it's the starter that is the problem, he has changed the starter solenoid but that didn't solve the problem. He has also tried with a other battery without any other result. When I push...
  15. W

    1992 SeaDoo SP. Starter stuck on - had to disconnect battery to get it to stop!

    Help! I was getting ready to launch my '92 SP after charging the battery. With the boat still on the trailer, I pushed the starter button to make sure it was ready to go. The starter kicked on, but wouldn't stop running after I released the button. I had to disconnect the battery to shut...
  16. B

    Engine won't turn over with plugs in.

    97 gsx seadoo..787 motor I believe they call it. Last used it ran fine after being water flooded and drained. Next year seemed harder to turn engine over. After new battery didn't help, assumed we had a starter that was weak. Replaced with a new one and same. Spins okay by hand on op shaft with...
  17. D

    1995 GTX starter clicking

    First, thanks for hosting such a great forum. I am thrilled with being a member and grateful to all those who have helped the SeaDoo community. I will admit that I have not become familiar enough with the site to conclude that I have done a full, exhaustive search on my problem before...
  18. bdlingafel

    96 GTI Starting Problem: Replaced Starter, Selenoid and Spark Plugs

    I have a 96 SeaDoo GTI and I pulled it out of the garage to take it out this year and it doesn't want to turn over when the spark plugs are in it, but it turned over freely with them out. Ok so check the compression, 160psi and 150psi. Replace the starter, same thing. Try and jump the...
  19. D

    1997 GTX turning over but not starting

    1997 Sea-Doo GTX turning over but not starting I just got a 1997 GTX with 787 motor. It hasn't been run in a few months. It has a newish duralast battery (I have two skis and both batteries will start the other ski). I replaced the starter and the starter solenoid, and now it will sometimes...
  20. K

    Possible Starter Motor Problem

    I have an 06 3D. It will start right the very first time you press the start button, but will not turn over until it sits for a few days. After the initial start, it acts like a low battery. It attempts to turn over but can't. It's like it doesn't have enough torque. I tried a new, fully...
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