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I'm still working on getting the motor to run good on my 86' Spree but also have a new problem, the electric start button won't work. I have looked at all the connections to ensure they are tight and not corroded. Everything looks good but it seems electrically dead. I remember reading somewhere in this forum that there was a way to by-pass something to try to get the starter to accuate, can anyone tell me how to do that?

Were there know electric start issues on the 86' Spree that I should start with first?

Thanks
Doug

flyingdiver31 wrote:I'm still working on getting the motor to run good on my 86' Spree but also have a new problem, the electric start button won't work. I have looked at all the connections to ensure they are tight and not corroded. Everything looks good but it seems electrically dead. I remember reading somewhere in this forum that there was a way to by-pass something to try to get the starter to accuate, can anyone tell me how to do that?

Were there know electric start issues on the 86' Spree that I should start with first?

Thanks
Doug

Are you appling the brake when you attempt to start?

Yes and the brake light comes on when I do.

With the brake light working, competing troubleshooting is just a few tests more.

1) Answer to your question ' I remember reading somewhere in this forum that there was a way to by-pass something to try to get the starter to accurate, can anyone tell me how to do that?'
Bridge the Red wire to the Red/White wire at the Starter Relay connector.

2) If the starter runs, it's either the relay or the coil energizing circuit (starter button, gnd, wiring)