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Thumper1mkc

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I just charged battery due to it being at 60 percent. When i put key in the ski beeps 2 times like usual. I hit start button and motor makes 1 revolution then dash blinks out and motor doesnt start. Sometimes it reads key on display. I have a video below. Any help is greatly appreciated.
https://youtu.be/fCfeAQFa93w[URL]
 
How old is the battery? Any fault codes other than key? Clean key post check connections,and fuses. Check battery voltage? These ski.s don't like weak batteries. I would pull the plugs put it in drown mode and see if it turns over?
 
I'm leaning towards the battery, especially if it's more than a year or two old. You can remove it and give it a charge then take it to a battery dealer and they'll test it for you and recommend a course of action assuming it's weak.
 
I agree with sportster I think batt Your voltage could read fine but the CCA might not be there esp if you dropped a cell or something.
 
I charged battery..checked acid levels and added to top them off. Put battery on a load tester and tester stated battery was good. Still having same issues. Will a handheld load tester read correctly or do i need to remove battery and take somewhere for more precise diagnostics?
 
Try jumpering the two large terminals on the starter solenoid using a pair of pliers, the starter should roll the engine over nicely (remove lose clothing 1st, to avoid getting tangled in the drive system).

Also double check the inside of your lanyard for metallic debris, the magnet inside may have picked up some undesirables. Clean the lanyard post well, the key must fit snugly.

If you leave the lanyard on the post for 10 minutes or longer, does the computer awaken and power the gauges by lightly pressing on the lanyard key like it should?

If this ski has been operated largely in salt water, chances of a corroded connection in the harnesses will be increased dramatically.
 
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