Evinrude 130 ETEC Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Evinrude E-TEC 130 |
| Engine Type: 2-stroke 4-cylinder gasoline outboard engine |
| Total Displacement: 105.4 cu.in (1.7 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 130 Hp (96 kW) at 5750 rpm |
| Fuel System: Direct fuel injection (DFI) |
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| Engine doesn't start or starts hard |
No gasoline in tank - Add fuel.
Low-quality gasoline - Use correct gasoline grade.
Water or air in fuel system - Remove air or water from system.
Loose or disconnected spark plug wire - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair.
Faulty spark plug - Install new spark plug.
Fuel filter is clogged - Fuel filter needs changing.
Fuel lines are clogged - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Low fuel pressure - Inspect low pressure fuel pump or inspect fuel system for leaks.
Low air pressure - Normalize air pressure.
Damaged wiring harness connections - Check electrical wire harness connections.
Defective ignition system - Check ignition system components and change if necessary.
Fuel feed pump failure - Change fuel feed pump as required.
Clogged or worn fuel injector - Replace or clean as required.
ECM is faulty - Replace ECM.
Worn or defective reed valve - Replace reed valve as required.
| Engine starts but stops suddenly |
Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug as required.
Ignition coil is damaged - Ignition coil must be replaced.
Pulse pump is faulty - Fuel pump need to be replaced.
Fuel system is dirty - Clean fuel system.
Fuel filter is clogged - Replace or clean filter.
Ignition system problems - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Spark plug is faulty - Spark plug need to be replaced.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Low air pressure - Check air system components.
Fuel lines clogging - Clean fuel lines.
Clogged fuel filter - Change fuel filter.
Direct injector is defective - Install new injector.
Engine is overloaded - Load reducing is recommended.
Ignition timing is wrong - Adjust ignition timing correctly.
Defective thermostat - Replace thermostat.
Faulty water pump - Change water pump as required.
Improper propeller diameter or pitch - Check the propeller size.
Damaged or bent propeller - Have propeller repaired or replaced.
Outboard engine is positioned too low or too high - Position the engine correctly.
Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper fuel.
Engine is under excessive load - Load reducing is recommended.
Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjust as required.
Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Change defective components as required.
Piston rings or cylinder bore are worn - Replace faulty parts.
| Engine power is insufficient |
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Ignition system malfunction - Test ignition and replace failed parts.
Powerhead components are damaged - Defective components need to be replaced.
Low fuel pressure - Inspect low pressure fuel pump or inspect fuel system for leaks.
Low air pressure - Inspect air system for leaks.
Bad compression - Correct it.
Fuel delivery problem - Check fuel system.
Fuel regulator leaks - Leak must be repaired.
Plugged fuel filter - Change fuel filter.
Dirty or faulty fuel injector - Clean or install new injector.
Manifold fuel leak - Repair leaks.
Incorrect propeller selection - Install correct propeller.
Propeller bent or damaged - Replace propeller.
Engine mounted at wrong transom height - Adjust the engine to correct transom height.
Incorrect trim angle - Make the correct trim angle adjustment.
| Engine uses too much fuel |
Spark plug is loose or defective - Replace or tighten spark plug.
Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Change faulty parts.
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
| Motor vibrates excessively |
Damaged or bent propeller - Replace propeller.
Damaged propeller shaft - Replace propeller shaft.
Weeds in the propeller - Clean the propeller.
Engine mounting bolt is not tightened - Tighten bolt.
Steering pivot is faulty or loose - Tighten or replace.
Propeller bent or damaged - Replace propeller.
Propeller shaft malfunction - Have propeller shaft replaced.
Weeds wraped around propeller - Remove weeds from propeller.
Engine mounting bolt is not tightened - Tighten bolt.
| Trim motor is running but trim system cannot move up or down |
Low oil level - Fill up oil to required level.
Defective pump assembly - Check pump and change if required.
Manual release valve leaking - Valve need to be closed or changed.
Pump driveshaft or motor damaged - Change worn component.
| Trim cannot be fully up or down |
Damaged pump assembly - Change pump.
Tilt ram piston ball is not positioned correctly - Service or repair.
Worn tilt ram piston O-ring - Replace O-ring.
Oil insufficient - Check and refill oil.
Lower check valve not seating in port side trim ram - Install valve correctly.
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