New owner — Yamaha SX192 2022 won’t start. Please help!

[Jake0264]

Hi everyone,

I’m a beginner and recently bought my first boat — a Yamaha SX192 (2022). I’m really excited, but I’ve run into a problem: it won’t start, and I honestly don’t know what’s wrong.

I’ve tried everything I could think of — checked the battery, made sure the safety lanyard is in place, verified that it’s in neutral, looked at fuel levels, and even checked fuses. Still, the engine won’t crank or turn over.

I’d really prefer not to wait until Tuesday and take it to the dealer if it’s something simple or common that I can fix myself. Maybe I’m just missing something that experienced boat owners know right away?

If anyone has any advice or has had a similar issue with this model, I’d really appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance!

 

[VitaminSea]

Do you have any power? Bilge, horn, radio?

 

[Jake0264]

Do you have any power? Bilge, horn, radio?

Hello, I checked the battery, everything is ok, the radio works, I even changed the battery to a new one, but still the same problem

 

[VitaminSea]

Is the hatch on the swim platform locked? There is a pressure switch there that will kill the motor if not depressed.

 

[VitaminSea]

Another thought…. Did anything else change since the boat last ran? Wondering if a battery lead might have been discounted, or connected to the incorrect terminal.

 

[Jake0264]

Is the hatch on the swim platform locked? There is a pressure switch there that will kill the motor if not depressed.

Yes, the owner of the boat also said this and the rear hatch is closed.

 

[Jake0264]

Another thought…. Did anything else change since the boat last ran? Wondering if a battery lead might have been discounted, or connected to the incorrect terminal.

I haven't ridden it yet, I bought it on Friday in Tampa and brought it to Georgia, drove to the lake and it wouldn't start.

 

[VitaminSea]

Bummer. Wish I had additional words of wisdom to share. Maybe see if you can find a service manual online and with a multi-meter, take the readings as suggested, vs having to head to the dealership.

Also, if you have a helper with you, check the switch on the swim platform by having someone hold it down while you crank the engine. The switch might need adjustment.

 

[Jake0264]

Bummer. Wish I had additional words of wisdom to share. Maybe see if you can find a service manual online and with a multi-meter, take the readings as suggested, vs having to head to the dealership.

Also, if you have a helper with you, check the switch on the swim platform by having someone hold it down while you crank the engine. The switch might need adjustment.

Yes, we already tried holding down the switch on the swim platform, but unfortunately the issue still persists. Looks like we’ll have to take the boat to the dealer after all.
Thanks for your help!

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Can you jump the starter and see if it turns over at all

 

[Jake0264]

Can you jump the starter and see if it turns over at all

I don't know where the starter is, if I send you a picture of the engine can you tell me roughly where the starter is?

 

[Jake0264]

Can you jump the starter and see if it turns over at all

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I believe it is in the front right section also be sure the main fuse is good if you hook a battery terminal wrong it blows that main fuse and did you hear the engine run when you purchased it ?
https://www.yamahapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/yam/65772418f716c5fae2d71740/starting-motor shows where the starter is located

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

You can also jump the solenoid and that will kick the starter over

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

The boat started and ran when you bought it correct?

 

[TommyMcK]

I know you said you checked it, but it’s really easy to think that the throttle lever is in neutral when it isn’t actually. Sounds like you already have checked the usual suspects. Let us know what it ends up being.

 

[billkent]

make sure the battery switch on

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

So for clarification what do you mean EXACTLY when you say it won't start?? won't turn over at all or turns over but will not run