Q&A: yamaha waverunner wont crank, just clicks…?

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Question by ryan t: yamaha waverunner wont crank, just clicks…?
i bought a 1999 yamaha waverunner abotu 3 weeks ago, and i had it out a couple times, it seems to run pretty good. then the last time i took it out, i let go of the throttle, and it slowley idled down and died, and when i tried to start it again, it would not turn over, it would just click like the battery was dead. the battery is fine, i charged it and tested it. could my engine be siezed?? i tried to turn the driveshaft by hand, with the spark plugs out. but i couldnt move it either way…am i supposed to be able to turn the engine over by hand with the driveshaft? also, how would i go about jumping the starter selenoid? im not even sure where it is at? im not loking foward to having to pay a shop 80$ /hour to work on it. any help would be appreciated. thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Girly Brains
“Click” And doesn’t turn over!

No power or physically will not revolve?

I’m intrigued by the click, this would normally suggest a flat battery. But you say the gauges are normal. It sounds like a cylinder head gasket.

It could be a seized crankshaft (etc) bearing of course – when you say it won’t turn, are you sure you can get enough purchase on the driveshaft to turn it over?

But yes, if you can then it should turn.

But definitely check the battery is charged and in good condition first.

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Q&A: Yamaha waverunner starter or relay?

Question by timothy p: Yamaha waverunner starter or relay?
I have a first generation waverunner wr500. It runs great but has an intermittent problem starting. After riding a few hours(continuously cutting on and off) it will not turn over. press the button and nothing happens. No clicking, nothing. After sitting for about 30 mins or so, it will start right up and ride for a couple more hours. Does this sound like a starter problem, solenoid problem or something else? It seems to happen and random intervals and start working again with no action but letting it sit. Anyone else have any similar problems.

Best answer:

Answer by Scott W
starter the brushes are getting bad it no different then a car when they start to go bad.

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Q&A: yamaha waverunner wont crank, just clicks…?

by Yamaha WaterCraft

Question by ryan t: yamaha waverunner wont crank, just clicks…?
i bought a 1999 yamaha waverunner abotu 3 weeks ago, and i had it out a couple times, it seems to run pretty good. then the last time i took it out, i let go of the throttle, and it slowley idled down and died, and when i tried to start it again, it would not turn over, it would just click like the battery was dead. the battery is fine, i charged it and tested it. could my engine be siezed?? i tried to turn the driveshaft by hand, with the spark plugs out. but i couldnt move it either way…am i supposed to be able to turn the engine over by hand with the driveshaft? also, how would i go about jumping the starter selenoid? im not even sure where it is at? im not loking foward to having to pay a shop 80$ /hour to work on it. any help would be appreciated. thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Lucas
Sounds like the solenoid is stuck, try to find it on the starter motor and give it a tap with a small hammer or wrench then try to start it again.

Here’s a site with some free manuals to help you find it if you need it:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=283898

Good Luck,

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Q&A: yamaha waverunner wont crank, just clicks…?

by Yamaha WaterCraft

Question by ryan t: yamaha waverunner wont crank, just clicks…?
i bought a 1999 yamaha waverunner abotu 3 weeks ago, and i had it out a couple times, it seems to run pretty good. then the last time i took it out, i let go of the throttle, and it slowley idled down and died, and when i tried to start it again, it would not turn over, it would just click like the battery was dead. the battery is fine, i charged it and tested it. could my engine be siezed?? i tried to turn the driveshaft by hand, with the spark plugs out. but i couldnt move it either way…am i supposed to be able to turn the engine over by hand with the driveshaft? also, how would i go about jumping the starter selenoid? im not even sure where it is at? im not loking foward to having to pay a shop 80$ /hour to work on it. any help would be appreciated. thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Lucas
Sounds like the solenoid is stuck, try to find it on the starter motor and give it a tap with a small hammer or wrench then try to start it again.

Here’s a site with some free manuals to help you find it if you need it:

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=283898

Good Luck,

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