2003 XP DI - No electrical power when putting lanyard on post

[TropicalSensation]

Hey everyone.. Been a while since I last posted, but when I did the last time, everyone was really helpful, so I'm hoping for the same thing this time!

I have 2 Sea-Doo's (01 GTX DI and 03 XP DI). Both of the skis were operating excellent at the end of the last season. Both were winterized appropriately and I just got them out last night to get them ready for the summer season. I put new spark plugs in both of them, re-installed the batteries (both batteries are newer and were on a tender throughout the winter), and topped off the oil. The GTX fired right up and ran without a problem.

However, the XP, not so much. Once I had everything above done, I put the lanyard onto the post, expecting to hear the normal beeps before it fires up and nothing. I re-checked my battery connection, which was OK, but I did notice that when attaching the battery, that there were no sparks when putting the positive connection onto the battery.

I thought maybe it could be a blown fuse, but all of the fuses are OK.

Any idea what it could be? Is there maybe something wrong with the post?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm taking them down to North Carolina in 2 weeks, so the quicker I get this figured out, the better! Thanks everyone!

 

[LouDoo]

I would try a couple of things first, neither requires money. Clean the lanyard post and lanyard with a pencil eraser. Second I would swap out the batteries, take the known good battery out of the GTX and put it in the XP. You could also check the battery connections and cables.

Lou

 

[TropicalSensation]

Thanks Lou! I'm at work now, but I will be sure to give it a try tonight and post back with the results. Thanks for the tips!

 

[Dr Honda]

I would start by putting a meter on the battery just to make sure you have 12v.

If you do... then double check all the grounds, and main power connections.

Without the lanyard... if you press the start/stop button... do your gauges come to life?? If they don't... then the MPEM is gone, or a fuse is blown. (hope it isn't the MPEM)

 

[TropicalSensation]

I tried pressing the start/stop button without the lanyard attached and got nothing..

I'll re-check the fuses again tonight, as well. Thanks.

 

[TropicalSensation]

Lou and Tony, I want to extend a thank you to BOTH of you. I went home and was able to use the ideas that you suggested. I cleaned the lanyard and post, pulled and inspected/tested all of the fuses, and pulled the battery out of my GTX and put it into the XP. It fired right up! So, it looks like I'll be investing in a new battery in the next few days.

I am very thankful that I was able to get assistance from the two of you. Not only did you help me learn a few new things, you also saved me a significant amount of money by not having to take it to a SeaDoo dealer to get the XP looked at. For that, I thank you very much and appreciate all of your assistance!

Have a safe and fun riding season! Thanks again.

 

[Dr Honda]

Glad you got it goting. :thumbsup:

 

[LouDoo]

Glad to hear that everything went well. It's always gratifying to hear when something goes well. Tony is the real expert here, a lot of what I know I learned from him and others, i'm just a shade tree mechanic. Thanks for feedback.

Lou