My F40 (6BG20102001010868) had the VST replaced under the R&R program but it has recently been giving me problems again. Took it to the authorized dealer and every time they take it out it runs great.
Here's my scenario: I am a walleye fisherman in the Detroit River, most of the time handlining with my 9.9 kicker. Twice this fall I started my daily trip, motor started and ran great out to the area that I fished that day. Turned the 40 off and *****ed with the 9.9 for an hour or two. Decided to move so I fired up the 40 which promptly stalled. Started right back up but if I gave it any gas (tiller handle) it just sputtered and would not rev up. I kept the 9.9 running and crawled back to the dock, all the while with the 40 running, the tiller handle cranked wide open but could only get (guessing) 1200 to 1500 RPM max. Back at my well a couple of days later, the 40 started right up and revved up easily. Went out fishing and the same scenario happened again. Pulled the boat next day and took it in. It's still there but now it's December so they can't take it out in the bay to try it again. When they took it out a few times before all the gauges they had hooked up read normal. WTH?
Anyway, talking to my auto mechanic today, he said it sounds more like an electronics problem. He's had the same problem over the years with cars.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Here's my scenario: I am a walleye fisherman in the Detroit River, most of the time handlining with my 9.9 kicker. Twice this fall I started my daily trip, motor started and ran great out to the area that I fished that day. Turned the 40 off and *****ed with the 9.9 for an hour or two. Decided to move so I fired up the 40 which promptly stalled. Started right back up but if I gave it any gas (tiller handle) it just sputtered and would not rev up. I kept the 9.9 running and crawled back to the dock, all the while with the 40 running, the tiller handle cranked wide open but could only get (guessing) 1200 to 1500 RPM max. Back at my well a couple of days later, the 40 started right up and revved up easily. Went out fishing and the same scenario happened again. Pulled the boat next day and took it in. It's still there but now it's December so they can't take it out in the bay to try it again. When they took it out a few times before all the gauges they had hooked up read normal. WTH?
Anyway, talking to my auto mechanic today, he said it sounds more like an electronics problem. He's had the same problem over the years with cars.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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