'97 GTX with intermittent ignition.

[macgyverd]

I have a 97 GTX that runs great but ignition shuts down. I have to re-insert the DESS, re-start, ski may run for another 10 secs., to 30 mins. whatever it feels like doing w/ motor hot or cold. I have cleaned all connections, except main battery cable to starter. I looked at it and it has rubberized paint on the nut, washers, stud and terminal. I thought I would do more harm than good. Its a brand new battery, so I thought maybe I had a bad cell. I swapped with another new battery from my other ski and it does the same thing. Its not more susceptible with bouncing, turning or as if something is heating up. Occasionally I will get a "12volt low" warning. Coil box is clean, I re-cleaned and die-elect greased all terminals. Front box is also clean, good fuses, was thinking rectifier, however the battery has a full charge and tests good under load. I still think its a bad ground somewhere... Could it be the DESS switch? Beeper is burnt out, have new one ordered, maybe it will give me a code?

 

[Dr Honda]

Yep... it could be the DESS post. The little switch inside is known to go bad. What that happens... it does exactly what you are describing. ALSO... a dirty contact on the post or lanyard will do the same thing. I like to clean it with a little baking soda and a toothbrush.

 

[macgyverd]

That makes total sense.... I did at one point swap DESS lanyard with my other ski, however I had no luck... I will clean post and lanyard contacts first anyways and then... I will go after replacing the post. Then I would (i'm guessing) have to have the new switch programmed with my lanyards? Do you recommend buying a new or used post then?

I see you have been helping allot of people on Seadoo forum, thank you so much for all your time and effort to help all of us....your an awesome person! I hope to be able to do the same..