2002 seadoo Gtx 4 tec goes click click when trying to start

[Vortexheff]

Hello, I have a 2002 Sea-Doo GTX 4tec. When I attempt to start the watercraft it goes click click click repeatedly as opposed to turning over the starter motor. I changed the starter solenoid thinking that would be it and It did it again. so I ordered another Solenoid thinking the Amazon one might be defective and purchased a Sea-Doo updated solenoid from the dealer and again it continue to go click click click. I am using jumper cables connecting it to my car battery because I thought initially it was a battery problem and took the battery out to get a new one. I've cleaned all ground wires and checked fuses I did have it running a week ago when I jumped across the solenoid with a screwdriver and that turn the engine over but now it's pretty weak to turn over When I try that. I have connected directly to the starter motor and it does turn over but feels like it is drawing a lot of amperage almost to do it. The solenoid was getting 12 V so I checked that. I was thinking is it possible that the starter motor does turn over but it's kind of worn out and not working properly and needs more power to make it turn over? I'm just kind of at a loss what else to check . Why on a brand-new factory solenoid can I jump it across the bolts and have the engine Kinda try to turn over but when I use the starter button it just goes click click? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[Coastiejoe]

Pull the plugs and turn the motor over by hand just to make sure it isn't seized.


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[BigDfromTN]

Sounds like one of 3 things....

1. Low battery power. This could be either a weak battery or a bad connection.

2. Bad Starter.

3. Engine too tight to turn over due to some real problems.

My suggestion would be to do as Coastie said and check the worst thing first so as not to waste any more money IF it is the engine. Next I would get a fresh fully charged battery install it and clean all terminals. and then finally if that still don't do it. The starter is about the only problem left.

Good Luck and keep us posted.

 

[Eclipse1701d]

I had a similar problem with my boat. Turned out to be the starters. I agree with trying to turn the shaft with the plugs out, first. However, if it is a 2002 with an original starter, that may very well be the problem. IF you do change the starter, you might as well swap out the positive and negative cables, as well. They probably have corroded inside, and it is easy to do while you are in there...

 

[Vortexheff]

I had a similar problem with my boat. Turned out to be the starters. I agree with trying to turn the shaft with the plugs out, first. However, if it is a 2002 with an original starter, that may very well be the problem. IF you do change the starter, you might as well swap out the positive and negative cables, as well. They probably have corroded inside, and it is easy to do while you are in there...

Thanks for the replies. I had it started and running with the hose a week earlier. My question is can you have a starter that cranks but still doesn't work properly. Like its taking more amps to turn it over sort of speak. Or is it the kind of thing that if it turns then it's fine.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Absolutely. A partial short will allow the starter to work but work poorly.

If you know you have a starter issue pull it and install a new brush kit. This is assuming it is an ORM starter. If not, don't waste your money. Find an OEM starter.


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[benjilafouine]

Be careful though: when out of the water, an engine (even if damaged) will be easier to start because it is running with less pressure (water/impeller). But I am not familiar with 4 stroke engines on a Sea-Doo.

Benji.