150 Merc electronic Ghost.

[Jewellr]

Good engine with electronic problems once and awhile that prevents starting sometimes
What would be the first area to look / replace ?

 

[Chris]

What does it do or not do when you try to start it?

Does it turn over?

-Chris

 

[Jewellr]

Good engine with electronic problems once and awhile that prevents starting sometimes
What would be the first area to look / replace ?

What does it do or not do when you try to start it?

Does it turn over?

-Chris

Yes Chris. Starts great in the driveway
Gets you on the ocean , then when you go to head home I is hit or miss starting. Turning over , no start , look for someone to get you home , only sometimes.
DJ

 

[Chris]

Yes Chris. Starts great in the driveway
Gets you on the ocean , then when you go to head home I is hit or miss starting. Turning over , no start , look for someone to get you home , only sometimes.
DJ

What year is the motor?

I know I've had issues in the past with my Mercs when the ignition powerpacks were going bad.

-Chris

 

[Jewellr]

What year is the motor?

I know I've had issues in the past with my Mercs when the ignition powerpacks were going bad.

-Chris

Chris. The motor is a 2000 with 550 hours

 

[Chris]

Chris. The motor is a 2000 with 550 hours

I don't know if it's the EFI version or the Optimax.

But I would have a look at the ignition powerpacks and see if that's the issue.

I've seen some of the symptoms you have had with one of both powerpacks on their way out.

Let us know if you figure it out!

-Chris