OUTBOARD WILL NOT START
| OBSERVATION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| Outboard turns over | Stop circuit grounded | Check wiring and emergency stop switch. Check the safety lanyard is installed and stop circuit is not grounded |
| Outboard turns over | In gear–Tiller models | Make sure outboard is in neutral |
| Outboard turns over | No Fue | Check for fuel in fuel tank |
| Outboard turns over | Water in fuel | Check fuel filter, sample fuel from fuel return manifold |
| Outboard turns over | Contaminated or poor fuel quality |
Check or replace fuel supply |
| Outboard turns over | Fuel supply restricted | Check primer, anti-siphon valve, and fuel pick-up. User primer to fill vapor separator with fuel. |
| Outboard turns over | Air in fuel system | Check for air in fuel supply manifold, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p.155 (vapor separator venting and fuel supply) |
| Outboard turns over | Low or no fuel pressure to injectors |
Check fuel manifold pressure, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p.155 |
| Outboard turns over | Incorrect, fouled, or worn spark plugs |
Replace spark plugs |
| Outboard turns over | Fuel injectors not working | Check voltage at injectors |
| Outboard turns over | Excessive fuel or oil, engine flooded |
Check for leaking injectors, leaking fuel or oil lift pump, or leaking vapor separator vent, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 |
| Outboard turns over | Low or no 55 V alternator output |
Check voltage on 55 V circuit, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Outboard turns over | Capacitor or 55 V circuit wiring | Check capacitor and 55 V circuits, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Outboard turns over | Ignition | Check ignition, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p.123 |
| Outboard turns over | CPS input to EMM, no sync | Check RPM reading while cranking |
| Outboard turns over | No ignition system primary voltage output from EMM to ignition coils |
Check cranking RPM (300 minimum), refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 |
| Outboard turns over | Low or no compression | Check compression |
| Outboard turns over | Water in engine | Check condition of spark plugs and cylinders |
| Outboard turns over | Internal powerhead damage | Check and repair as needed |
| Outboard turns over | Leaking cylinder/crankcase, intake manifold, or reed valves |
Check and repair as needed |
| Outboard turns over | EMM program, timing, or operation | Check EMM program and timing; check injector information (by location and serial number) |
| Outboard turns over | Neutral switch, tiller models | Check neutral switch operation |
OUTBOARD HARD TO START
| OBSERVATION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Weak battery | Check battery, recharge or replace |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Battery cables and connections | Clean and tighten connections, check voltage drop on high amperage circuit |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Starter or bendix/drive gears | Check starter, inspect bendix/drive gears |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Water in fuel system | Check water separator/fuel filter, sample fuel from fuel return manifold test port |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Contaminated or poor fuel quality | Check or replace fuel supply |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Air in fuel system | Check for air in fuel supply manifold, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 (vapor separator venting and fuel supply) |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Incorrect, fouled, or worn spark plugs | Replace spark plugs |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Low fuel pressure | Check pressure, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Fuel supply restricted | Check primer bulb, anti-siphon valve, and fuel pick-up, check for fuel system air leaks |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Low or no alternator output (55 V) | Check voltage on 55 V circuit, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS ON P. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Capacitor or 55 V circuit wiring | Check capacitor and 55 V circuit (white/red), refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p.123 |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Restricted or leaking fuel injector(s) | Check injectors, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Weak or erratic ignition operation | Check ignition, refer toSYSTEM ANALYSIS on p.103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p.123 |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) | Check CPS air gap and EMM LED indicators |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Excessive fuel or oil, engine flooding | Check for leaking injectors, leaking fuel or oil lift pump, or leaking vapor separator vent. Refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p.103 |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
EMM program, timing, or operation | Check EMM program and timing; check injector coefficients; and monitor injector circuits and ignition primary outputs |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Internal powerhead damage | Check and repair as needed |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Low compression | Check compression |
| Outboard eventually starts, may or may not run properly once started |
Leaking cylinder/crankcase,intake manifold or, reed valves |
Check and repair as needed |
OUTBOARD WILL NOT SHUT OFF
| OBSERVATION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| Outboard starts and runs,normal performance while running |
Key switch or wire harness ground |
Check key switch and ground to key switch, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Outboard starts and runs,normal performance while running |
Stop circuit wiring | Check EMM LED indicators. Check wire harness (black/yellow) and key/stop switch(s) |
| Outboard starts and runs,normal performance while running |
EMM failure | Check EMM LED indicators and eliminate stop circuit as possible cause. Stop wire (black/yellow) has 4.0 VDC from EMM with key on or outboard running. |
OUTBOARD STARTS AND STALLS
| OBSERVATION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Faulty wiring, connections, or grounds |
Check all grounds, connections, and wiring |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Incorrect, fouled, or worn spark plugs |
Replace spark plugs |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Low or no alternator output (55 V) | Check voltage on 55 V circuits, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Capacitor or 55 V circuit wiring | Check capacitor and 55 V circuit, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Contaminated or poor fuel quality | Check or replace fuel supply |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Low fuel pressure | Check pressure, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Air in fuel system | Check for air in fuel supply manifold, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 (vapor separator venting and fuel supply) |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Fuel supply restricted | Check primer bulb, anti-siphon valve, and fuel pick-up, check for fuel system air leaks |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Injector electrical circuit or control function |
Check voltage at injectors, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Restricted or leaking fuel Injector(s) |
Check injectors, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
EMM program, timing, or operation | Check EMM program and timing; check injector coefficients: and monitor injector control wire and ignition primary outputs |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Weak or erratic ignition output | Check ignition, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p.123 |
| Outboard may not run for more than a few seconds |
Internal powerhead damage | Check and repair as needed |
OUTBOARD STARTS, LOW MAXIMUM RPM
| OBSERVATION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| SystemCheck light | Outboard is in S.A.F.E. | Access EMM service codes and check System Check warning |
| Setup or rigging change | Incorrect propeller | Refer to specifications, check recommended WOT RPM; water test and install correct pitch propeller |
| Setup or rigging | Incorrect outboard mounting height |
Refer to installation guidelines |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Throttle plate opening | Check throttle plate and WOT opening |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Incorrect, fouled, or worn spark plugs |
Replace spark plugs |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Contaminated or poor quality fuel | Check or replace fuel supply |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Fuel supply restricted | Check primer bulb, anti-siphon valve, and fuel pick-up,check for fuel system air leaks |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Low alternator output (55 V) | Check voltage on 55 V circuits, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Weak or erratic ignition operation | Check ignition, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Fuel injector electrical circuit or control function |
Check voltage at injectors, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Restricted or leaking fuel injectors | Check injectors, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Low fuel pressure | Check circulation pump operation, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
EMM programming, timing, or operation | Check EMM program and timing; check injector coefficient; and monitor injector circuits and ignition primary outputs |
| Performance of outboard at lower speeds appears normal |
Restricted engine exhaust | Check and repair as needed |
EXCESSIVE SMOKING
| OBSERVATION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| May coincide with increased oil consumption (normal if occurs after winterization) |
Contaminated or poor fuel | Check or replace fuel supply |
| May coincide with increased oil consumption (normal if occurs after winterization) |
Excessive fuel or oil consumption | Check fuel system for fuel supply air leaks or leaking fuel injectors |
| May coincide with increased oil consumption (normal if occurs after winterization) |
Outboard in break-in mode | Use diagnostic program to confirm |
| May coincide with increased oil consumption (normal if occurs after winterization) |
Outboard mounted too low | Check installation height of outboard |
| May coincide with increased oil consumption (normal if occurs after winterization) |
Vapor separator vent | Check vapor separator assembly for proper venting/float valve operation |
| May coincide with increased oil consumption (normal if occurs after winterization) |
Faulty/leaking fuel injector(s) | Check injectors, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| May coincide with increased oil consumption (normal if occurs after winterization) |
Damaged fuel lift pump | Check for internal leaks |
OUTBOARD SURGES, RUNS ROUGH
| OBSERVATION | POSSIBLE CAUSE | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 RPM and above | S.A.F.E | Access EMM fault codes |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Incorrect, fouled, or worn spark plugs |
Replace spark plugs |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Water in fuel system | Check water separator/fuel filter, sample fuel from fuel return manifold test port |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Contaminated or poor fuel quality | Check and replace fuel supply |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Low or erratic fuel pressure | Check pressure, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Air in fuel system | Check for air in fuel supply manifold, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p.155 (vapor separator venting and fuel supply) |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Fuel supply restricted | Check primer bulb, anti-siphon valve, and fuel pick-up, check for fuel system air leaks |
| May be erratic or | Restricted or leaking fuel injector (s) | Check injectors, refer to FUEL SYSTEM on p. 155 |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Faulty wiring, connections,grounds, or CPS air gap |
Check all grounds, connections, and wiring. Check CPS air gap. |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Low alternator output (55 V) | Check voltage on 55 V circuit, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
EMM program, timing, or operation | Check EMM program and timing; check injector coefficient; and monitor injector circuits and ignition primary outputs |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Weak or erratic ignition operation | Check ignition, refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Capacitor or 55 V circuit wiring | Check capacitor and 55 V circuit (white/red), refer to SYSTEM ANALYSIS on p. 103 and ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION on p. 123 |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Restricted engine exhaust | Check and repair as needed |
| May be erratic or inconsistent |
Internal powerhead damage | Check and repair as needed |
| Audible noise | Damaged gearcase | Inspect gearcase and lubricate |
Hose Routing and Water Flow Diagram
75 – 90 HP EVINRUDE E-TEC

MWS Instrument Wiring Harness

Lanyard Switch / Emergency Stop Circuits

MWS Key Switch and Neutral Safety Switch

MWS DASHBOARD

Evinrude E-TEC EMM LED Diagnostic Indicators


EVINRUDE EMM SERVICE CODE CHART
