Engine Overheating. No warning lights come on on the display either. I have a 2003 SeaDoo Islandia with the 240 EFI engine. What lines could possible be mixed up that it ran fine on the trailer but not in the water? That is not a 98xp limited. It's now! Please consider Signing Up so that you can enjoy all the features and offers on the forum. Went out twice last weekend and ran like a champ for several hours each day. So what's to lose? Answered by All Around Tech in 5 mins 13 years ago All Around Tech Auto Mechanic 5,748 satisfied customers it runs good initially, but it seems I have a 98 seadoo gti. And your dealer should be ashamed of themselves for charging you $40 when your ski is under warranty. Is the engineer revving at high RPMs when only doing 10mph? We have members with boats from all the major manufacturers including Yamaha, Seadoo, Scarab and Chaparral. did you re check the gap of the wear ring after the issue started? Idles and stars fine. Out of water it revs great. You are using an out of date browser. Always glad to help! Starting at $16,499. Mine completely unlocked after 8 hours. I'm not happy with how the service department is treating me at my dealership so I called a different dealer and they said they could make sure it has the correct firmware and reflash the keys for $40 bucks. Hopefully, it looks and is as good in the hull. First time in the water this year and wont go over 5mph. Thanks for the input, I will check tonight when I get home. . all i know is seadoos have a lot of . Select the Sea-Doo you would like to build. Bleed the system. Looks like it has been cared for. One name , 5 us patents 6561858, 6702630, 8425269, 10259552 and 10843778. I remember last year you helped me with a lot of questions I had. Do not mix oil brands. Not sure if it is a limited or not, (it doesn't say limited on anything I have with it) as for all of the fuel fixes you suggested, would they still apply if out of water it revs and doesn't bog down at all?? If that tests ok, Primary area of concern if you do not want to toast the engine, is the fuel delivery system and using the right oil. What color are the fuel lines? You should experience variable speeds (like speed drops or max speed of 30 mph). Written by ppguide Boat Jet Ski. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It revs up normally but just doesn't seem to have much power. Clogged Jet Pump/Cavitation. It wont go over 10 miles per hour in water. The manual says break in period is 10 hours, a lot of people on the forums say 5 hours. "); Great deal on 2022 models! It was running great on the trailer when I was done in October. Test your cylinder compression. 1 2 3 Next K kilabez0 Member Jul 7, 2017 #1 Bought it last year 2000 GTX 951. Bossatsleep2 4 yr. ago. There is oil splatter around one of the cylinders. JavaScript is disabled. BUY DIRECT DISCOUNT PRICE EVERY DAY ON EVERY ITEM ! Wrong Fuel. I just pulled the pump out of my 97 GSX. 2012 seadoo wont go past 40 or 6000 rpms 05-23-2018, 06:29 PM . All the small engine work I've done over the years I would assume it needs a carb cleaning. Seemed to run fine when put away although it was only run on a trailer. Finally, a faulty starter could also be why you can't start your Sea-Doo. I attached a picture and can add more if needed. Spark Plug Issues. I have taken both jet pumps off to check for wear or damage but everething looks good except neoprene seals are broken not complete. We hung around the marina for a little then headed out into the river. Took the covers off the rave valve and one of them has a lot of oil under it and one does not. Usually comes with a 1 year warrenty but you can get a 2 year warrenty for a little more. It's brand new had 0H0M when put into the water. What they found was one of the cylinders had lost compression. Before I really bite the bullet and take it in for a $$ service, was hoping someone could HELP!!!! The engine 7.15.2020 Ted G. Marine Mechanic 4,761 Satisfied Customers How are you doing I have a 2015 season txt x 260 and it's 8.11.2017 Charles Car Specialist 5,752 Satisfied Customers Bought a used 99 3 seat seadoo 800cc. Unless you drive me nuts by being an internet expert! All times are GMT-5. Fouled plugs maybe? If it clears and goes, this could be your problem. In fact, it was it's debut that year. Hello, Thank you for allowing me to assist you, my name is ***** ***** I will be happy to assist you with your concern today. Lol that is not the case. Jet skis have an average top speed of 50 mph, but can go 65 mph. I just bought a 97 seadoo without taking it out on the water. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. While in the no wake zone I noticed it wouldnt really get going. I bought these skis used and apparently it had been a long time since it was replaced. Another seized motor thread! Couple clarifications: Is this a '98 XP or an XP Limited? That sounds like a fuel delivery issue. I have also gotten under the machine and the impeller and wear ring still look brand new so im not thinking it is anything mechanical.. Any help is appreciated. As soon as you give it throttle it bogs out and dies. I examined the prop and there is nothing inside blocking anything. looks pretty similar to mine. Choose your colors, trim and package options to price out your desired Sea-Doo model with the app! For what it's worth, I have a 2000 GTI and I had a simular situation happen to me. http://www.facebook.com/twinlakesjetskirepair, If this is your first visit, be sure to For future reference, the ethanol in the gas is the culprit of the gaskets going so fast and adding Marine Stabil will correct this problem and keep them from drying out so fast. This is our first jet ski. It is backfiring a little bit. it's really weird. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 2000 Seadoo Islandia with Mercury M2 V6 240hp EFI engine Problems! Go figure. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Seems to rev up and start moving fine but right at 5 mph it refuses to go any faster. I don't know very much about engines. Plug wires are new. Will flushing the system with the water hose and forgot to turn watetroff first cylinders had water in them i got it to run . The oil leak turned out to be to be a valve o ring and base gasket according to the guy that did the repair. If you want to increase your defenses against a broad range of things that can go wrong, consider a bilge float and bilge alarm/indicator, and possibly more bilge pump power. Timing is off 4. I'd hope they'd give better service. I went out riding yesterday, and when i got out it wouldnt go over 20mph, WEIRD. My 1996 Seadoo Speeadster wont go over 10 mph feels like clutch is slipping, it revs so fest to 8000 rpm but just wont move. I read other posts that it is either something stuck in pump or wear ring but seems strange it ran before with no issues. It comes with a powerful supercharged 230-hp Rotax engine and it is now equipped with the exclusive LinQ Quick-Attach System for cargo and an optional 100W Bluetooth Audio System. check out the. If the Tuned pipe is leaking severely that can also affect performance. Full throttle would kill it. Had to have a top end done. It will want to do this if the accelerator pump circuit is not functioning properly. Some history I had some recent issues where I sucked up rocks so I changed the Prop to a brand new Solas prop and new wear ring. It would eventually start after approximately 30 minutes. If it is only going 10-20mph at high RPMs that sounds like cavitation. This page was generated at 05:38 AM. The bellow was fine. Also, the gas could be stale or contaminated, or the fuel line may be clogged. Checked fuel bowl/seperator. Hopefully, I should be back in the water by next weekend. Scan this QR code to download the app now. check out the. We are using the regular key. Any ideas on things to check? Weather is nasty today anyway! Current machines being parted out -=click below for pictures=- PM for availability & pricing, If this is your first visit, be sure to Any idea what is going on or what to start looking at? Did some jumps rode around for about an hour then it wouldnt idle. This. 2008 Speedster 150 Supercharged WOT RPM and Speed. You're telling me pumping the throttle while not running will spray gas into the carb through the a pump nozzle??? /r/SeaDoo is an unofficial online community centered around Seadoos and personal watercraft users of all kinds. They don't even mess with doing a top end anymore. All times are GMT-5. I checked nothing was in the intake by the impeller? Sea doo spark. Check it and the impellor for damage and make sure the clearance is within specifications. SeaDoo Year 1997 Boat Model Other Boat Length PWC Apr 12, 2017 #1 My jetski ran fine for a few hours yesterday, then suddenly lost power. View full details. Cobra jet steering puts you in control at any speed, from docking to wide open throttle even during rapid deceleration, in forward and reverse. Jet ski acceleration problems are usually caused by one of the following issues: Low RPM Mode is Active/Learning Key Used. Clean and inspect fuel vents. So i guess im wondering do i need to be putting a high altitude impeller on? I let go of the gas, the engine dies. There is noticeable gap on this one but it is no more than it had after the first time I rode it after replacing the prop and wear ring. It turned out to be the wear ring, it was pretty much completely gone. How to i clean the rave valves? We are delighted you have found your way to the best Jet Boaters Forum on the internet! look at your plugs if one is damaged or the end is closed you may have lost a piston what color are they ? It could, water cannot compress so the first thing should always be to pull the plugs and crank with them out to clear the water. great! My 2016 seadoo spark won't go faster than 6 mph. 2000 seadoo challenger 2000 wont take off or rev out. which is beter than 30 mphlook at exhaust for small leaks ( motor wont run well on exhaust gas), check intake hoses for boost leak.if its that new try and get another if they cant fix itwhat state are you in ? Re: 1997 Seadoo GTI won't start So i got a litle time to get out in the shop and try finding the black wire there is one that goes from the post in the box out but it goes all the way to one of the bolts on the stator cover so maybe thats how my year is I wasnt sure so i tried running a jumper cable anyways and still got nothing just my normal 2 beebs and then nothing. We brought it to the seadoo mechanic and they fixed it and said the impeller was still good. I have done all the basic maintenance and winterization myself, hasn't been into service since I bought it (bad idea, I know, was trying to save $). I've had my Ultra LX for about a month and a half now never a problem. In one instance, I noticed that turning off the engine and restarting it clears some of the break in limitations. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Now that you have flooded the cylinders I would do a Compression check. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily the case with Jet boats. It revs up normally but just doesn't seem to have much power. what else could be wrong with it i should look for? No gree gooze, Yeah, I agree with Ck. I saw a similar issue on an older GTI 155 (I think it was a 2008). new read more Jeremy R. 5,362 satisfied customers Hello, I have a 1995 seadoo gtx that i just bought, the old There is only one 1998 XP and it is the "Limited" which is just a marketing term. Secondaries aren't fully opening in the carb 2. Cleaned carbs, good fule, compression is 150 on both, The prop had a rope tangled in it when i bought it, cut that out and checked the wear ring and carbin seal. Any ideas? If anything below the waterline breaks, it's the bilge alarm that will alert you and buy you time to address before it's too late to enjoy the rest of your day with minimal expense to repair. No i - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic . I tried taking it out it would not go over 20 mph at high rpms . We don't email you SPAM, and the site is totally non-commercial. You might want to check if there is side to side movement of the shaft. Strange thing is it started acting like this immediately after launching. Actually once you have the airbox off you can just feel for the nozzle, then work the throttle a couple of times and see if it wets your finger. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We picked it up from the dealer Saturday and took it out for the first time Sunday. Jet boats go an average of 25 mph but can go way beyond that if the water jets are more efficient (around 60 mph). Went through the entire machine. Especially, in regards to the service history? but it would run up to 7000 rpm but after couple minutes it would not. 07-22-2013, 12:23 PM #4 MattL Im going to take it back to the dealer but they are closed until Tuesday and wanted to see if anyone had a similar issue or suggestion to whats causing this. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Just cleaned carbs. 2020 GTX won't rev past 6800 RPM The PWC has been awesome up til now, it has about 14 hours. All Material Copyright 2009 Watercraft Superstore. We picked it up from the dealer Saturday and took it out for the first time Sunday. https://jetboaters.net/threads/basic-information-about-the-various-options-from-cobra-jet-steering-llc.16857/, BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND RECEIVE OUR. Re: Boat won't go faster than 10 mph won't plane off. Can i use carb cleaner? You are using an out of date browser. The engine has been exceptionally reliable since I bought it until last year when the engine wouldn't start after running for 15 minutes or so. Warm up is around 5000 rpm but in forward only hits around 3000 wide open. It's $98 to diagnose the problem, $98 per hour labor, $127.01 for each fuel injector (60E-13761-10-00) and $4.37 for the O-Ring ( 60E-14147-00-00 ). After the jet ski had warmed up they would fail, hence why I wasn't able to go above 10 mph and kept bogging down. However the impeller looks good so I just ordered a new wear ring and also a pump oil change kit. Runs same with fuel selector on normal or reserve. According to my dad as soon as he gave it any throttle it would just bog out and die. Might want to clean connecter at MPEM. See my follow-up. Could be worth looking into. Take the care now and you'll get a lot more from the craft. They take the motor out and send it to a company in Florida and get a rebuilt motor. Then crank as soon as possible. but would that have any negative effect ??? Was told it ran great. This page was generated at 05:38 AM. You should be under warranty, and spent a lot of money with them. He put it in the water and it wouldn't go over 5mph without bogging out. It's a carbed 951/947. We didn't hit any weeds or anything, we were in the middle of the lake when it started dying. 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