Outboard won't crank: lanyard clip and neutral switch
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Applies to: Honda BF40/BF50 and all electric-start outboards
Symptoms
- Turn the key, nothing happens
- Cranks but won't fire
- Works only with the lever jiggled in neutral
Why it happens
The kill lanyard clip isn't seated, or the neutral safety switch in the control box isn't closing. Corroded connections at the battery and key switch are next.
How to fix it
- Check the lanyard clip is fully on the stop switch.
- Move the shift lever firmly into neutral.
- Test the neutral switch in the remote control for continuity.
- Clean battery, starter and key switch connections and check battery voltage.
Tools and parts
- Multimeter
- Spare lanyard
- Neutral switch
What the factory service manual covers
Electrical: starting circuit, stop switch, neutral switch test. The full procedure, specs and wiring diagrams are in the factory service manual for your machine.