optimax 150 problem maybe fuel pump

[spittle123]

hi all maby you lads could help out today on sea stoped engine it wouldent start again i get the bleep from counsoul as normal and normally you can ear fuel pump start up today only bleep from counsoul and nothink from fuel pump then ten to 15 mins after turn key to start great bleep from counsoul and fuel pump charges and she starts then turn off and turn key to start bleep from consoul and no fuel charge and she wont start fuel line is hard could that be enythink to do with it . eny ideas thanks paul

[Nos4r2]

Check the fuses and connections for corrosion/frayed/broken wires.

If it's not that, it's a dealer job.

[spittle123]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Check the fuses and connections for corrosion/frayed/broken wires.

If it's not that, it's a dealer job.

thanks it runs great when it starts got back tonight turned it off and on three or four times no problem its a new engine loom on it, but saying that it has stood all winter but as been started every couple of weeks, it sounds like a wiring problem to you then thanks paul

[outboardtech]

First thing I would do is GET A FUEL and Air PRESSURE gauge onto the baby . Hard to try and diagnose an OPTI and it's running issue's without doing the BASIC'S first . If you have GOOD fuel pressure when engine is running then that's great . I have had this issue a few times when the engine would fire and run for 15seconds AND HAVE GOOD PRESSURE and then engine cuts out . Check the fuel pressure gauge and the pressure drop's . replaced the fuel pressure regulator as this is one of the key part's thats controls the fuel pressure . I have also had it before were fuel get's into the air system side and this can be a problem . Hate to say this but it may be worth getting hold of your local Opti dealer and getting them to check it out . What YEAR is this Outboard ?? do you know . Serial number would be great if you have it . BARRY

[Mollers]

1999.

[spittle123]

Originally Posted by outboardtech

First thing I would do is GET A FUEL and Air PRESSURE gauge onto the baby . Hard to try and diagnose an OPTI and it's running issue's without doing the BASIC'S first . If you have GOOD fuel pressure when engine is running then that's great . I have had this issue a few times when the engine would fire and run for 15seconds AND HAVE GOOD PRESSURE and then engine cuts out . Check the fuel pressure gauge and the pressure drop's . replaced the fuel pressure regulator as this is one of the key part's thats controls the fuel pressure . I have also had it before were fuel get's into the air system side and this can be a problem . Hate to say this but it may be worth getting hold of your local Opti dealer and getting them to check it out . What YEAR is this Outboard ?? do you know . Serial number would be great if you have it . BARRY

cheers barry just got on net again tonight just having tea and i will get engine numbers once it started yesterday it ran for about 3 hours no problems whent out this morning and turned the key 3 or 4 times nothink off fuel pump then tried again 6 or 7 times no probs every think working