Won't start!!!

[Bobby]

I have an 82 Ski Nautique that won't turn over. When the igniton switch is turned on none of the gauges move and no accesories work ie. bilge pump, blower etc. We have replaced the battery, ignition switch, battery cables, solenoid and have jumped across the switch at the transmission. It worked fine last weekend. It is super frustrating. Oh, when you short across the solenoid the starter turns just fine. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks Bobby

[Rick]

RE: Won

Think Safety switch if the 82 has one. Also check the ground at the key switch good luck.

[nms1991]

RE: Won

Check your ignition fuse next to the ignition switch first then check the circuit breaker on the back of the engine because it sounds like the dash is not receiving power to it.

[Bobby]

The fuses are fine and all the electronics seem to be OK i.e. no loose wires, corrosion, etc... It just won't get any electrical power to the starter and the guages wont even activate.

[Laptom]

Does the keyswitch getting any power? If not, does the ignition button getting any power? There is just a cable from the battery straight to the ignition button, when this is activated a light should burn. And the key switch should get power.