Baller Glock Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2013 I was out this weekend enjoying the first nice weekend in Oregon on my X7 with my 2 year old son as my first mate, and had to get towed back to the launch, BUMMER. Anyhow, we were on the water for several hours just cruising the river and stopping every so often to relax. Toward the end of the day, after a stop, the boat wouldn't start. I cranked just fine and had enough fuel. Any thoughts on why it might not be working? Could it be the fuel filter or fuel pump? I just thought it was weird that the boat was working fine and then just wouldn't start back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2013 Check your red tether switch, check for spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller WBLskier Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2013 I second the kill switch. If it is on make sure it's not shorting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2013 It's an emergency cut off. Kill switch is just a bad term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Glock Posted April 1, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted April 1, 2013 Thanks guys, I should have mentioned that I checked that first thing when the boat wouldn't start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2013 Don't know if your year had the infamous in tank fuel pump. If so I would start there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 1, 2013 Fuel pump you should atleast hear cycle when you turn the key to on (not start). If it doesn't buzz for a few seconds you won't have fuel pressure. There are testers for fuel pressure as well, I don't own one, but I do the check to see if the plugs are wet test for giggles. If you have a spare plug, it is easy to make a grounding lead so you can check for spark. I just hold it by the wire against a good ground (manifold) with insulated spark plug wire pliers, but you want to make sure it is grounded, and you should see a good spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chuck_Dickey Posted April 2, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2013 my bet is the kill switch failed or was knocked out. Happened to my buddy in his Malibu, switch went out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted April 3, 2013 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2013 I would suspect the fuel pump. That is a fairly common problem with the MC. Mine went out on my 05 X7 at about 400 hrs. Turn key to on position without engaging starter and listen for buzzing sound at fuel tank. It only lasts for a few seconds even if pump is good. If pump is bad,only replace the pump which you can pick up at Napa auto. It's a fairly easy job . If its not the pump I would still get a replacement one to keep handy.They are only $100. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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