is it a solenoid problem or not

[valcpa]

I just purchased a 94 GTX that has not been used for three years. After installing a new battery, it turned over several times then stopped. the fuses are good. We jumped the soleniod and the engine turned over. Is this a bad solenoid or a bad inition switch? I would appreciate any tips on how to isolate the problem. Thanks

 

[LouDoo]

Hi and welcome to the SeaDoo Forum.

Most likely it's the solenoid.

Lou

 

[Dr Honda]

It can be either. Did you try to troubleshoot them?

With the description you are giving us... it could be an MPEM, or lanyard switch too.

 

[valcpa]

thanks for the reply. what is the MPEM? What kind of trouble shooting techniques would you suggest?

 

[LouDoo]

The MPEM is the computer similar to an ECM in a car, usually either good or bad.

Since it is the easiest to trouble shoot and replace, I would start with the solenoid. You could temporally take the solenoid out of your GTI and put it in your GTX.

Lou