Starter problem on 22Ve

[st68]

I just started my Memorial weekend on the lake and my boat starter is not working. I am not mechnically inclined... trying to get some help so I can be on the lake over the weekend... when I put my key in the ignition... and turn the key, the key just keeps turning round and round... and obviously the boat will not start. Any help would be appreciated.

[chpthril]

You should be able to get a replacement key cylinder at most any Marine supply store like a West Marine, etc. Good luck.

[Fuh Sho]

call your dealer and get a new key switch, problem solved

[da.bell]

is the entire key housing turning around or is just he area where the key turns turning around.

If the entire housing is turning around, there is a bolt on the back that will tighten the housing so it doesn't turn.

[st68]

it is just the area where the key turns around. Is the replacement key cylinder easy to replace, do I have to take out the whole ignition gear or can just the cylinder part be taken out easily?

I have spoken to my dealer but he is not local for me... finding a mechanic working this weekend is proving to be a challenge too.

[chpthril]

it is just the area where the key turns around. Is the replacement key cylinder easy to replace, do I have to take out the whole ignition gear or can just the cylinder part be taken out easily?

I have spoken to my dealer but he is not local for me... finding a mechanic working this weekend is proving to be a challenge too.

It's a whole key cylinder/ignition switch asm. A jam nut holds the asm to the dash fascia and there are probably 3-4 wires attached to the back of the assembly. Pull the old one out and swap the wires one at a time. Each terminal is labeled with a letter.

[st68]

I was able to get mechanic out today and replace my ignition... thanks for your help.

[chpthril]

Glad to hear, hope the rest of your holiday is uneventful.