How to Change the Start Button on a Seadoo Ski

Unlike many all terrain vehicles and motorcycles which are started by key, the Sea-Doo personal water craft uses a start/stop button that is connected to the starter. The button, which is mounted on the left handlebar, sends a signal through the cable that runs to the Sea-Doo's starter. The electric starter button can wear out or short out over time. If it does, the Sea-Doo will not start. Replacing the start/stop button takes about an hour.

Things You'll Need

  • Socket set
  • Allen wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the Sea-Doo's battery negative battery cable using the socket set.

    • 2

      Slide the left hand grip off the Sea-Doo handle bar.

    • 3

      Slide the hard rubber starter cover off the handlebar.

    • 4

      Unplug the old start button from the small plastic wiring harness and remove the single retaining screw using a screwdriver. Set the new starter button in place and insert the retaining screw and tighten it.

    • 5

      Plug the new start button into the plastic wiring harness and then slide the start button cover back in place on the handle bar.

    • 6

      Replace the Sea-Doo's rubber hand grip and the negative battery cable.