avargas1008

Hello guys. My ski will not turn on. I got water in by leaving my drain plugs open. It does not start just makes a noise like the starter is spinning but no crank. Someone told me that my starter or solenoid might not be engaging. It might just be spinning but not engaging. They said that the clip might be stuck or rusted because of water. what should i do. I do want to say that I am not an expert at this by any means. I spoke to a mechanic over the phone and he wants to charge me $350 for the part and the labor without even looking at it, so i am a bit iffy!!

JUST-IN-TIME

starter bendix

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dooinit in fl

1999 Manuals.ZIP

Here is the shop manual for your ski

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94 GTX
00 GSX RFI
04 GTI-LE RFI
99 Yamaha 1200XLT Limited
99 Speedster SK Twin Rotax

avargas1008

I have the manual, but I am not sure which is the problem the starter, or the bendix possibly. And i am not sure how to trouble shoot for it. From responces on other forums i am told that to remove the bendix you have to lift the motor. . .

Haych

Try hitting the starter with a hammer and kicking it over again.

Worth a try.

Sounds like your starter needs replacing :P

avargas1008

Ok it was the bendix. It was striped. Now i am off to find a new or used bendix. Which ever is cheapest. . . If you have any suggestion, be my guest.

dooinit in fl

Check E Bay for used or Remanufactured pwc engines, Rebuilt pwc engines - SBTontheWeb.com for new.

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94 GTX
00 GSX RFI
04 GTI-LE RFI
99 Yamaha 1200XLT Limited
99 Speedster SK Twin Rotax

Haych

Always go for a quality item, you don't want to have issues again.

You get what you pay for.