Evinrude 200 ETEC Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Evinrude E-TEC 200 |
| Engine Type: 2-stroke 6-cylinder gasoline outboard engine |
| Total Displacement: 200.1 cu.in (3.2 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 200 Hp (148 kW) at 5500 rpm |
| Fuel System: Direct fuel injection (DFI) |
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| Engine won't start or difficult to start |
Empty fuel tank - Fill fuel up.
Wrong grade of gasoline - Use quality fuel.
Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace.
Defective spark plug wire connection - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair.
Spark plug is defective - Spark plug need to be replaced.
Fuel filter is clogged - Fuel filter needs changing.
Dirty fuel lines - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Low fuel pressure - Check system for fuel leaks or check low pressure fuel pump.
Air pressure is low - Inspect air system for leaks.
Damaged wiring harness connections - Check electrical wire harness connections.
Ignition system is damaged - Check ignition system components and change if necessary.
Fuel feed pump is faulty - Install new fuel feed pump.
Clogged or worn fuel injector - Clean or replace if necessary.
ECM failure - Install new ECM.
Reed valve is defective or worn - Replace reed valve.
| Engine stops after starting |
Spark plug is faulty - Change spark plug as required.
Defective ignition coil - Ignition coil must be replaced.
Damaged fuel pump - Install new fuel pump.
Fuel system is clogged - Fuel system need to be cleaned.
Fuel filter is dirty - Fuel filter needs changing.
Ignition system malfunction - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Faulty spark plug - Spark plug need to be replaced.
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Clean or replace fuel pump.
Air pressure is low - Inspect air system for leaks.
Fuel lines are clogged - Fuel lines must be clean.
Fuel filter is plugged - Replace fuel filter.
Defective direct injector - Install new injector.
Excessive engine load - Load reducing is recommended.
Bad ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing correctly.
Thermostat is faulty - Install new thermostat.
Water pump is defective - Install new water pump.
Propeller pitch or diameter incorrect - Replace propeller.
Propeller bent or damaged - Replace propeller.
Outboard motor is mounted too high or too low - Mount the motor as required.
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
Low octane gasoline - Use correct gasoline.
Engine overload - Reduce engine load.
Incorrectly set low idle speed - Adjustment required.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or change fuel pump.
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Repair or replace defective parts.
Cylinder bore or piston rings are worn - Change defective components.
Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Service or replace fuel pump.
Ignition system failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Powerhead components are worn - Defective components need to be replaced.
Low fuel pressure - Check system for fuel leaks or check low pressure fuel pump.
Air pressure is low - Check air system components.
Bad compression - Normalize compression.
Fuel supply problem - Check fuel system.
Fuel regulator leaks - Leak must be repaired.
Plugged fuel filter - Change fuel filter.
Dirty or faulty fuel injector - Clean or replace as required.
Manifold is leaking - Repair leaks.
Propeller pitch or diameter incorrect - Replace propeller.
Damaged or improper size of propeller - Replace propeller.
Engine mounted at wrong transom height - Check the outboard engine mounting height.
Incorrect trim angle - Adjust trim angle.
| Engine using too much gasoline |
Spark plug is loose or faulty - Replace or tighten spark plug.
Sleeve, piston, or rings are damaged - Change faulty components.
Engine overload - Load reducing required.
Dirty or defective fuel injectors - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary.
Propeller bent or damaged - Replace propeller.
Propeller shaft malfunction - Have propeller shaft replaced.
Weeds clogs the propeller - Remove weeds from propeller.
Motor mounting bolt is loose - Tighten bolt.
Damaged or loose steering pivot - Tighten correctly or replace.
Propeller bent or damaged - Replace propeller.
Propeller shaft damaged - Have propeller shaft replaced.
Weeds wraped around propeller - Clean the propeller.
Motor mounting bolt is loose - Tighten the bolt as required.
| Trim motor is running but trim system cannot move up or down |
Low oil level - Fill up oil.
Defective pump assembly - Test pump and replace if necessary.
Manual shut-off valve leaks - Close the valve fully or replace it.
Broken motor or pump driveshaft - Replace defective component.
| Trim does not fully up or down |
Pump assembly is defective - Change pump.
Tilt ram piston ball is in wrong position - Service or repair.
Tilt ram piston O-ring is worn - Replace O-ring.
Low oil level - Check and refill oil.
Lower check valve not seating in port side trim ram - Install valve correctly.
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